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“Generational Issues” Among The Lord’s People

From One. From One. From One. Generation. Generation. Generation. To Another. To Another. To Another. “Generational Issues” Among The Lord’s People. The “Joshua Generation” Joshua was a lot like Moses Strong moral character Open, unchanging commitment to God

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“Generational Issues” Among The Lord’s People

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  1. From One From One From One Generation Generation Generation To Another To Another To Another “Generational Issues” Among The Lord’s People

  2. The “Joshua Generation” • Joshua was a lot like Moses • Strong moral character • Open, unchanging commitment to God • He did not fear Josh 24:14-15 • This generation knew God because of their experiences (Egypt, the Red Sea, wilderness)

  3. The “Joshua Generation” • This generation knew struggles Deut 8:1-6 • ThoughtÙ why did God “strip them bare” and make them so vulnerable in their travels? • He wanted to see if they trusted Him enough • They learned to trust God completely…there was no other way for them to survive

  4. The “Joshua Generation” • This generation knew the value of God’s gift… their inheritance • They knew how to fight & battle for the Lord • Their inheritance was not handed to them “on a silver platter” Josh 6 cp. Heb 11:30 Rom 10:17 • They knew the cost of obtaining God’s promise

  5. The “Joshua Generation” • They were a “primitive group” out of Egypt • They were shepherds cp. Gen 46:32 • They were not prepared for war Ex 13:17 • They did not possess “superior technologies” to battle their enemies Josh 17:14-16, 18 • They knew the battle was God’s Josh 24:11-12

  6. The “Joshua Generation” • All these experiences and attributes molded and shaped their character and their faith • It made them who they were…it caused them to think the way they did Judg 2:7

  7. The “Post-Joshua Generation” • No personal experience of all that God had done for Israel in the past • No personal knowledge of previous struggles to obtain God’s blessings • They trusted in themselves, their own power to achieve Deut 8:7-17 [Not their fault] [Not their fault] [Their fault]

  8. The “Post-Joshua Generation” • They were just as accountable to God as was the “Joshua Generation” • They were just as obligated to serve God • Their struggles would be different • They were to remain the faithful nation…the ones that would eventually produce the Messiah

  9. The “Post-Joshua Generation” • Yet, it was still said of them… “They did not know the Lord…” Judg 2:10 • They eventually resorted to the worship of idols Judg 2:11-13

  10. Present-Day Generations • The previous comparisons are more than just an interesting history lesson • It also serves as a warning for our own “Generational Issues” today • Today, a “difference of generations” exists in the Lord’s church

  11. Eastside Age Statistics • as of 01/15/08 • by count from directory Age Group Percentage } 25 & Below 30 % 62 % 26 - 50 32 % 51 & Above 38 %

  12. Present-Day Generations • One generation has lived through, participated in “defining struggles” & divisive times • Premillennialism, Institutionalism, the instrument • The present purity of the church is due, in large part, to past warriors who defended truth • We benefit from their tireless efforts

  13. Present-Day Generations • Another generation knows nothing about these conflicts…other than what the older generation tells them (orally, in writing) • Future gospel preachers, elders, other leaders will arise from this generation • They will face their own issues, struggles HOW??

  14. Conclusion • Faithfulness to God is not “generational” • It doesn’t matter the issues or the generation in which they come about • One can always be faithful to God • Future generations will not go through the issues & struggles we go through today

  15. Conclusion • How we can ensure the Lord’s will is done from “One Generation To Another?” • TEACHING is the answer • By parents Deut 6:4-9 Eph 6:4 • Maybe the “Joshua Generation” failed here • By local churches Eph 4:11-13

  16. Conclusion • How we can ensure the Lord’s will is done from “One Generation To Another?” • FAITHFULNESS is the answer Titus 2:10-14 • Present & future generations must not fail here

  17. Conclusion • There will always be divisive struggles for any generation Mt 18:7 1 Cor 11:19 1 Tim 4:1 • The questions that remain… • How will your generation respond? • How will you leave the Lord’s kingdom for the next generation?

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