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Explore Joshua 1:1-9 and discover the encouragement found in God's commission, promises, written word, and commandment. Reflect on facing the future with a good attitude and following God's leadership for victory. Are you claiming God's promises and walking in obedience to His Word?
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The Adventure BeginsJoshua 1:1-9 Encouragement from God’s Commission Promises Written Word Commandment
The Adventure BeginsJoshua 1:1-9 • Follow the Leader • God’s Commission (vs.1,2) • A Sovereign Time • A Sorrowful Time • A good attitude about sorrow • A good principle about sorrow (Phil. 3:12-14) “Back to the past and a face to the future” • A Strategic Time • Israel was ready! • Canaan was ready! • Jordan was ready!
The Adventure BeginsJoshua 1:1-9 • God’s Promises (vs. 3-6) • Israel would enter the land (vs. 3,4) • God has given us “all spiritual blessings” Eph.1:3 • We can’t stand still! Hebrews 6:1,2 • Victory over the enemy (vs. 5) • Similar promises given in the past • God has given this promise to us today! Matthew 1:23 and 28:20; Romans 8:31 • Divided land as an inheritance (vs. 6)
The Adventure BeginsJoshua 1:1-9 • God’s Written Word (vs. 6-9) • Joshua was to know God’s Word • Joshua was to talk about God’s Word Deuteronomy 6:1-12; 1 Peter 3:15 • Joshua was to meditate on God’s Word • Meditate means “to mutter” or “talk to yourself” • Make it a part of you Deut. 17:18-20; Ps.1:2 • Joshua was to obey God’s Word
The Adventure BeginsJoshua 1:1-9 • God’s Commandment (vs. 9) • God’s commands are God’s enablement • “For with God nothing shall be impossible.” “For no word from God shall be void of power.” Luke 1:37 ASV
The Adventure BeginsJoshua 1:1-9 Applications Do you spend your time looking….. backward or forward? Are you claiming the promises of God? (Do you even know God’s promises for you!) Are you recognizing God’s presence… in your life?
The Adventure BeginsJoshua 1:1-9 How is your walk with God? Do you know His Word? Do you talk His Word? Do you obey His Word? How is your muttering?