Monthly Archives: April 2007

The River of Opportunity

Text: Joshua 3 Theme: God exalts Joshua and assures His people at the Jordan Key verses: “Joshua told the people, ‘Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.’” (v. 5) “And the Lord said to Joshua, ‘Today I will … Continue reading

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Believers Used and Protected by God

Text: Joshua 2 Theme: God raises up believers, uses them for His mission and protects them through his promises. Key verses: “So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there.” (v. 1b) “The king … Continue reading

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No Man Is an Island

Text: Joshua 1:16-18 Theme: Godly leaders need godly followers who know their leaders hear from God. Key verses: Then they answered Joshua, ‘Whatever you have commanded us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go. Just as we fully … Continue reading

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Get Up and Be a Joshua

Text: Joshua 1:10-15 Theme: Joshua immediately responded in faith and obedience to God’s directives. Key verses: “So Joshua ordered the officers of the people: Go through the camp and tell the people, ‘Get your supplies ready. Three days from now … Continue reading

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Necessary Ingredients for Success

Text: Joshua 1:6-9 Theme: God gave Joshua 5 directives necessary for him to prosper. Key verses: “Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land…” (v. 6) “Be careful to obey all the law…do not turn … Continue reading

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The Giver and Sustainer of Life

Text: Joshua 1:3-5 Theme: It is God who initiates and perpetuates our journey home. Key verses: “I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses. Your territory will extend from the desert to Lebenon, … Continue reading

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Time To Move On

Text: Joshua 1:1-2 Theme: God instructs Joshua to face reality and focus on the future. Key verses: “After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua…Moses’ aide: ‘Moses my servant is dead. Now then, …get … Continue reading

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