Moses Dies Deuteronomy 34
Joshua Becomes Israel’s New Leader Joshua 1
Rahab and the Spies Joshua 2
Crossing the Jordan River Joshua 3-4
The Battle of Jericho Joshua 6:1-26
The Gibeonites Trick Joshua- Joshua 9
Joshua Dies Judges 2:7-10
Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho lyrics
Joshua fought the battle of Jericho, Jericho, Jericho
Joshua fought the battle of Jericho
And the walls came a-tumbling down
You may talk about your men of Gideon
You may talk about the men of Saul
But there's none like good old Joshua
At the battle of Jericho (that mornin')
Up to the walls of Jericho
They marched with spears in hand
"Come blow them ram horns," Joshua said
"Cause, the battle is in our hands."
Then the lamb ram sheep horns began to blow
The trumpets began to sound
Joshua commanded the children to shout
And the walls came a-tumblin' down (that mornin')
Joshua fought the battle of Jericho, Jericho, Jericho
Joshua fought the battle of Jericho
And the walls came a-tumbling down
Joshua fought the battle of Jericho, Jericho, Jericho
Joshua fought the battle of Jericho
And the walls came a-tumbling down
Jud.2:7-9
7 So the people served the LORD all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders who outlived Joshua, who had seen all the great works of the LORD which He had done for Israel. 8 Now Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the LORD, died when he was one hundred and ten years old. 9 And they buried him within the border of his inheritance at Timnath Heres, in the mountains of Ephraim, on the north side of Mount Gaash.
Though not a perfect man, Joshua was firm in his decision to serve the Lord.
His life of faith, obedience, and commitment
was an encouragement to others to “choose to serve the Lord.”
Let’s look back at some of the events in Joshua’s life that reveal his character.
Exodus 17; 9-13
8 Now Amalek came and fought with Israel in Rephidim. 9 And Moses said to Joshua, “Choose us some men and go out, fight with Amalek. Tomorrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in my hand.” 10 So Joshua did as Moses said to him, and fought with Amalek. And Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. 11 And so it was, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed; and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed. 12 But Moses’ hands became heavy; so, they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. And Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. 13 So Joshua defeated Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.
Joshua was full of faith and obedient. He followed the orders of his godly leader, Moses, leading the children of Israel into victory over their enemies.
DOES GOD WANT HALF OUR SERVICE OR ALL OUR SERVICE?
CUT A DOLLAR IN HALF (explain)
Exo 33:11So the LORD spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. And he would return to the camp, but his servant Joshua the son of Nun, a young man, did not depart from the tabernacle.
One of the most striking characteristics of Joshua’s life was that he loved to spend time in God’s presence.
What an example for us as we desire to serve the Lord all of our lives.
The time we spend with the Lord—in His Word and prayer—is
extremely important. Daily, it is a good thing to read and meditate
on God’s Word (Psalm 1:1,2).
Daily, it is good to pray—bringing our requests before God and communing with Him (1 Thess. 5:17).
The more time we spend with the Lord, the more that we will get to know Him.
The more we know Him, the more we will love Him and
want to serve Him and others.
Numbers 14:8-9
8 If the LORD delights in us, then He will bring us into this land and give it to us, a land which flows with milk and honey.’ 9 Only do not rebel against the LORD, nor fear the people of the land, for they are our bread; their protection has departed from them, and the LORD is with us. Do not fear them.”
The Israelites had heard the news of “giants” in the land and strong, fortified cities;
they were afraid to possess the land God had promised them. Joshua was the voice of faith and encouragement.
He encouraged the people to look at the power of God to deliver and not the circumstances.
also, Joshua’s commitment to the Lord; stood firm in his
faith in God even though almost everyone else, overcome by their
unbelief stood against him.
He did not allow the fear of man to dissuade him.
May we stand strong in the Lord and choose to do what is right even if the whole world rejects God’s way and counsel.
When Joshua became “old and well advanced in age,” he called for all of Israel.
He reminded them of God’s mighty works and encouraged them to commit fully to serving the Lord.
Josh.24:14-15
14 “Now, therefore, fear the LORD, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the river and in Egypt. Serve the LORD! 15 And if it seems evil to you to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the river or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.
Joshua could not make the choice for the children of Israel, but he
could lead by example.
His was firm: “he said…as for me and my
house, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15b).
Sadly, after Joshua’s death, the next generation chose to reject God.
Jdg 2:10 When all that generation had been gathered to their fathers, another generation arose after them who did not know the LORD nor the work which He had done for Israel.
The next generation chose not to remember God’s goodness and
faithfulness.
As Joshua warned, their choices would have consequences, personally and nationally.
As God dealt with His wayward children, the nation of Israel suffered many defeats at the hand of their enemies.
We must choose—to serve God or walk in our own ways.
May we be as Joshua—full of faith, obedient, and committed,
a true lover of God.
PSALMS 31: 23 Oh, love the LORD, all you His saints!
For the LORD preserves the faithful,
And fully repays the proud person.
24 Be of good courage,
And He shall strengthen your heart,
All you who hope in the LORD.
A Piece of the Pie
MAKE A PIE CHART TO SEE HOW MUCH TIME IS SPENT IN THE LORD! BY PERCENT!
MEMORY VERSE
Jos 23:3 “You have seen all that the LORD your God has done to all these nations because of you, for the LORD your God is He who has fought for you.
PRAYER
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