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In Joshua 7, Israel experiences unexpected defeat, not because God failed them, but because compromise was hidden beneath the surface. What was buried in Achan's tent affected an entire nation.

Joshua is stepping into impossible leadership. Moses is gone. The Promised Land stands ahead. And the command is clear: Be strong and courageous. In Joshua 1:6–9, we see that courage isn't self-generated. It's grounded in promise, obedience, and presence. God doesn't motivate Joshua with hype. He anchors him in covenant faithfulness and calls him to meditate on the Word day and night. This message reframes success, redefines prosperity, and reminds us that obedience, not comfort, is the path to mission. Sermon notes and discussion questions available at: https://www.citybridgechurch.org/messages Subscribe for weekly Sunday Messages on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Questions or feedback? DM us @citybridgecc or email info@citybridgechurch.org. Enjoyed the message? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

After Israel crosses the Jordan, the kings of Canaan lose heart. Not because Israel is strong, but because God is. With Jericho in sight, you'd expect the next step to be war… but God pauses the momentum to deal with the heart.In Joshua 5, God restores Israel's covenant identity through circumcision and renews covenant fellowship through Passover. Then the manna stops as they eat the produce of Canaan showing a shift from wilderness provision to inheritance provision. The lesson is clear: God cares more about who His people are than how quickly they seize the opportunity.All of this points to Jesus. The better covenant and the true Passover Lamb who has gone before us. Our part is not to strive, but to step forward in faith, trusting God in both the miraculous and the ordinary

After a mountaintop moment of worship and victory, Israel walks straight into deception. In Joshua 9, the Gibeonites trick God's people into making a binding oath—because Israel failed to seek the Lord's direction. The result? A costly reminder that our words matter. This message explores the danger of relying on our own understanding, the seriousness of truth and integrity before God, and why keeping your word reflects the character of the God of truth. From Joshua's mistake to the greater faithfulness of King Jesus, we're reminded: don't speak lightly—do what you say.

Every family is being formed by something. In Joshua 24, Joshua calls the people to choose whom they shall serve. We have to choose that as for us and our families, we will serve the Lord.

Sometimes God gives His People or an individual a decision to make and delaying that decision is simply wrong. In Joshua 24, the Israelites are given a choice between wholeheartedly following God or to go back and worship idols that are powerless and are of no long-term value. We have similar choices today. Will you serve God with all your being or not?The script for the whole Service can be read here.

What can you do with the Bible? A lot—but only if you read it. In Joshua 8:34–35, we see Joshua do the most basic, powerful thing with God's Word: he reads all of it—blessings and curses—to all of God's people. This message calls us back to that same practice today, showing why reading Scripture is foundational to belief, obedience, and transformation, and culminating in the public reading of Jesus' own words from the Gospel of Matthew. No commentary. Just the Word—read aloud, heard together, and received as God intends.

In Joshua 4, God calls His people to build a memorial so they will remember His rescue and tell the story to the next generation. This sermon connects the stones at Gilgal to the hope we proclaim in Christ and the remembrance we practice at Communion.

How can we know that God is for us? In Joshua 11:1-12:24, we see the spectacular results when God fights for his people. We also get a preview of the assurance we can find in Jesus our Servant, Jesus our Warrior, and Jesus our Sacrifice - who himself is the ultimate proof that God is for us.

As Israel stands on the edge of the Promised Land, God interrupts the conquest story with an unexpected act of grace. In Joshua 2, we meet Rahab, an outsider whose faith, not her past, defines her future. This week we'll see that God's saving grace always demands a response, that His faithfulness stretches across generations, and that no failure is too great for the God who saves. Moses may be gone, but God is not finished.

In Joshua 4, God calls His people to build a memorial so they will remember His rescue and tell the story to the next generation. This sermon connects the stones at Gilgal to the hope we proclaim in Christ and the remembrance we practice at Communion.

Before God moves around us, He often works within us.In Joshua 3, Israel stands at the edge of promise. The wilderness is behind them. The Promised Land is in front of them. The Jordan River is at flood stage. And before God explains the miracle, He gives one command:“Consecrate yourselves.”In this sermon, Pastor walks through Joshua 3:1–17 and reveals a timeless Kingdom pattern: 

God's Word is more than information—it's life. In Joshua 8:32–33, we see why preserving Scripture matters, how God has done it through history, and what our role is today.

Throughout Scripture, God's people marked moments of divine provision with physical reminders so that future generations would remember God's faithfulness. In Joshua 4, after crossing the Jordan, Israel was told to set up stones as a permanent testimony. Not to celebrate themselves, but to declare, “The Lord did this.” Vision Sunday is our version of that moment. This message celebrated what God did in and through CCC last year—lives changed, communities impacted, the Gospel proclaimed—and cast a vision for where we're headed in 2026. But this was more than a financial report. It was a declaration of gratitude and a call to continued faithfulness. Because every dollar given is a seed sown into eternity. Every ministry launched, every child discipled, every person baptized, every meal served, and every soul reached is part of the story God is writing through us. As we look ahead, we aren't just building a church. We're building a memorial of faith that future generations will point to and say, “That's where God moved.”

In Joshua 24, Joshua calls God's people to a decisive moment: put away the idols and serve the Lord. This message confronts divided loyalties and invites us to lay down whatever competes with God so we can serve Him with our whole heart.

In Joshua chapter 1 Joshua is taking over from Moses as the leader of the Israelites.  God gives him some instructions to be a great leader.  However, the advice God gives to him is not what you would hear in leadership seminars today in this world.  It's pretty basic.  Be holy and obedient.  Let's see why this makes all the difference.

Talking Stones #RTTBROS #NightlightWhen Stones Tell StoriesI drove out past Hollister today and came across the crumbling remains of an old lava rock building standing alone in a winter field. The walls have mostly fallen, the roof is long gone, and frost clings to the dark stones. It's a ruin now, but somebody once built that structure with intention and effort. Somebody had a story there.It made me think of an old question from Scripture. In Joshua 4, after God miraculously stopped the Jordan River so Israel could cross on dry ground, He told them to take twelve stones from the riverbed and set them up as a memorial. Then He said this would happen:"When your children shall ask their fathers in time to come, saying, What mean these stones? Then ye shall let your children know, saying, Israel came over this Jordan on dry land. For the LORD your God dried up the waters of Jordan from before you, until ye were passed over... That all the people of the earth might know the hand of the LORD, that it is mighty: that ye might fear the LORD your God for ever." (Joshua 4:21-24)What mean these stones? It's a question meant to spark remembrance, to keep alive the testimony of God's faithfulness for the next generation.Those lava rock ruins out in that frozen field don't tell me about Israel crossing Jordan, but they do remind me that every believer has stones of remembrance in their own life. Moments when God showed up. Times when He made a way. Seasons when His faithfulness held you together when everything else was falling apart.Don't let those memories crumble into forgotten ruins. Rehearse them. Tell them to your children. Speak them to yourself when doubt creeps in. Let the stones testify: God was faithful then. He is faithful now. He will be faithful tomorrow."Hitherto hath the LORD helped us."(1 Samuel 7:12)Prayer: Lord, help me remember Your faithfulness. Let my life be a testimony to the next generation that You are mighty to save and faithful to keep. Amen.Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out.https://linktr.ee/rttbros

Send us a textWhat does it look like for a man to step forward when the path ahead feels uncertain?In Joshua 3, Israel stands at the edge of the Jordan River—promised land in sight, but no bridge to get there. God calls the priests to step into the water first, trusting Him before the way is made clear. It's a powerful picture of biblical manhood: faith that moves, obedience that costs, and leadership that goes first.In this episode of The Pursuit of Manliness, we walk through Joshua 3 and challenge men to consider where God may be calling them to step out in faith at home, in their work, in their walk with Christ, and in their leadership of others. We'll talk about courage, obedience, and what it means to trust God when the waters haven't parted yet.Learn more about The Pursuit of Manliness: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/ Join The Herd:  https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/join-the-herd Build your own local Tribe with Tribe Builder: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/tribe-builderRegister for our 2026 Fall Men's Retreat: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/2026-mens-retreatSupport the show

Send us a textWhat does biblical courage look like when obedience carries real risk?In Joshua 2:1–7, we're introduced to Rahab, an unlikely figure whose fear of the Lord led her to decisive action. As Israel stands on the edge of the Promised Land, God uses a woman with a complicated past to protect the spies and advance His redemptive plan.In today's episode, we explore what this passage teaches men about courage, faith, and obedience when no one is watching. We'll talk about taking responsibility, acting wisely under pressure, and trusting God even when the path forward feels uncertain.This is a call for men to live with conviction, to choose faith over fear, and to remember that God often works through unexpected people who are willing to act.Learn more about The Pursuit of Manliness: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/ Join The Herd:  https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/join-the-herd Build your own local Tribe with Tribe Builder: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/tribe-builderRegister for our 2026 Fall Men's Retreat: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/2026-mens-retreatSupport the show

As one year closes and another opens before us, many of us feel a mixture of anticipation and uncertainty. The calendar turns, but questions remain. What will 2026 hold for our families, our church, and our faith? In Joshua 1, God speaks into a moment very much like ours. Moses is gone. A new chapter has begun. The future feels weighty, and the responsibility before Joshua is enormous.Into that moment, God does not begin with a detailed plan or a list of guarantees. Instead, He gives a repeated command that echoes through the passage. Be strong and courageous. This call is not rooted in Joshua's personality or experience, but in something far deeper. It rests on what God has promised, on the assurance of God's presence, and on the call to live by God's word.As we prepare to enter 2026, we need the same foundation. Strength and courage do not come from confidence in ourselves or from knowing what lies ahead. They come from trusting the God who keeps His promises, who goes with His people wherever they go, and who calls them to walk faithfully according to His truth. This passage invites us to step forward into the new year anchored in Him.Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9Speaker: Pastor David Hallett

In Joshua 5:13-15 we see that the arrival of the divine Warrior who fights our ultimate battle moves us to worship and surrender.

Joshua thought he was preparing for battle—but Jesus showed up to show him who was really in command. In Joshua 5–6, the eternal Son of God appears as the Commander of the Lord's Armies, reminding Joshua that the real question isn't “Is God on my side?” but “Am I on His?” This passage reveals a Jesus who fights for His people, leads His people, and keeps every promise by His power—not ours.

“Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord.” — Zechariah 3:1 In Joshua the high priest we see a picture of each and every child of God, who has been made nigh by the blood of Christ, and has been taught to minister in holy things, and enter into that which is […]

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Hello, friend. I hope you're doing well. This week we celebrate Thanksgiving, so I think today's episode is especially fitting. In Joshua 4, just as many of us will do this week with family and friends, Joshua and the Hebrew people were instructed to pause and remember all God had done for them. And that act of gratitude prepared them for what came next.

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Hello, friend. I hope you're doing well. This week we celebrate Thanksgiving, so I think today's episode is especially fitting. In Joshua 4, just as many of us will do this week with family and friends, Joshua and the Hebrew people were instructed to pause and remember all God had done for them. And that act of gratitude prepared them for what came next.

Life brings challenges that make us want to hide, but avoidance only makes our world smaller. In Joshua 2, Rahab demonstrates how to face two powerful obstacles—reputation and intimidation. Though known as a prostitute, she stepped into difficulty instead of running from it, becoming a hero of faith in the process. Her courage came from believing that God was bigger than her situation. When we fix our eyes on God's power rather than our problems, we can rise above our past and move forward with confidence, no matter what stands in front of us.

Life changes when God shifts your season. In Joshua 5, the manna stopped—not because God abandoned Israel, but because He was moving them into something greater. A spiritual shift is when God changes your identity, your appetite, your responsibilities, and your revelation so you can step into the next level of His purpose. What once sustained you won't be enough for where God is taking you next. If you've been feeling uncomfortable, unsettled, or like old rhythms aren't working anymore, you might be standing on the edge of your own spiritual shift. Come discover how to recognize it, embrace it, and move confidently into your promised season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Joshua 7, the Israelites have been warned not to keep any plunder from their battles. However, after the battle of Jericho, Achan coveted and hid some plunder. Achan's individual sin resulted in Israel being defeated in their next battle, costing dozens of lives. God blamed, and allowed, the entire nation of Israel to suffer ... The post Sin in the Camp: Part II appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.

Have you ever wondered what a prostitute's faith could teach us about God's transformative power? In Joshua's account, Rahab—a Canaanite woman with a scandalous profession—demonstrates extraordinary faith by risking everything to protect Israel's spies. Pastor Brian reveals how her courageous choice led not only to her salvation but her entire family's, ultimately placing her in Jesus' own lineage. Through powerful personal stories and biblical insights, this message shows how God uses imperfect people for His perfect purposes. Whether you're wrestling with your past or questioning your worth, discover how faith can redefine your story and impact generations. Don't miss this inspiring reminder that no one is beyond God's redemptive reach.Thank you for tuning into today's message at Bold City Church! We pray it encourages you in your faith. Share with a friend who could use these words, too!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @boldcitychurchDownload our app on iOS and Android

Have you ever wondered what a prostitute's faith could teach us about God's transformative power? In Joshua's account, Rahab—a Canaanite woman with a scandalous profession—demonstrates extraordinary faith by risking everything to protect Israel's spies. Pastor Brian reveals how her courageous choice led not only to her salvation but her entire family's, ultimately placing her in Jesus' own lineage. Through powerful personal stories and biblical insights, this message shows how God uses imperfect people for His perfect purposes. Whether you're wrestling with your past or questioning your worth, discover how faith can redefine your story and impact generations. Don't miss this inspiring reminder that no one is beyond God's redemptive reach.Thank you for tuning into today's message at Bold City Church! We pray it encourages you in your faith. Share with a friend who could use these words, too!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @boldcitychurchDownload our app on iOS and Android

We often pray small, safe prayers—but what if God is inviting us to pray bold, audacious ones? In Joshua 10, Joshua faces an impossible battle, yet he prays one of the boldest prayers in all of Scripture: “Sun, stand still.” It's a prayer so big that, if God didn't answer, Joshua would look foolish. But that's exactly the kind of faith that honors God—faith that believes He can do what only He can do.THE BIG IDEA: God takes full responsibility for the life wholly devoted to Him.

Send us a text      In Joshua chapter 7 Scripture begins with the narrative of Achan's abomination and the damage he caused towards Israel. As the saying goes in the epistle to the  Galatians, "What man sows is what he reaps". May this sermon be of a blessings to you all!  Support the show

In Joshua 22, God's people see something concerning, and instead of assuming the worst or staying silent, they go directly to their brothers, listen to their heart, and end up preserving the unity. This message reminds us that when we see another believer drifting, the most loving thing we can do is speak up with truth, grace, and a desire for reconciliation.

Today, we're going to be considering one of the most remarkable occurrences in all the Bible.  It happened on a day when an ordinary man asked an extraordinary God for a miracle of the highest order. He asked for the sun to stand still. And it did!In Joshua 10, Joshua and his troops marched all night to come to the aid of their allies, the Gibeonites. A coalition of five kings had marched against Gibeon, seeking to take control of this strategic location before Joshua could occupy it. But Joshua's move surprised the enemy, the Lord threw them into confusion, and the rout was on. However, as night approached, Joshua realized they were running out of time. If these armies escaped to their walled cities, he would have to conquer them one by one, a process that would cost him time and men. So, he offered a shamelessly audacious prayer.  He asked God to make the sun stand still.And, amazingly, God did. Given the extra daylight, the Israelite victory became complete, and the door to southern Canaan was pushed wide open.How this miracle happened, I don't know. But one thing I do know is that if you grant me God, ANYTHING is possible!If you have the audacity to ask, God has the ability to respond.We all face difficult situations that appear to be impossible. It may be financial, emotional, relational, or physical. Whatever it is, God is bigger, and if God is with you in that thing, there is still hope.If the size of your need is too big for you, it's just the right size for God. Prayer is what moved the hand of God.  Prayer was what won the battle. But often we don't see God move like He could or may want to, because we don't ask. (Jms. 4:2) Maybe we don't ask because we're afraid of being disappointed. Or we don't think we matter enough to God to ask big. We can ask for small stuff, but the really big stuff? Yet your prayers matter more than we could ever imagine! And through those prayers, the impossible can happen.God can do more in a moment in time than I can do in a lifetime of effort. Prayer doesn't take the place of action. Joshua still had to fight! But because he prayed first, God moved. While we have every right to pray “sun, stand still” prayers, there are times that the answer isn't what we'd hoped for.  God is not some cosmic genie, and prayer is not some lamp that we can rub to get our three wishes.He is still sovereign, and He still has the last word, and that word may be “no” or “not yet.”Even if the sun doesn't stand still in your situation, the sun can stand still through your situation.God can use your faith and persistence for His glory every bit as much as a miracle.Text: Joshua 10Originally recorded on October 23, 2016, at Fellowship Missionary Church, Fort Wayne, IN 

Even in the dividing of the land, God's faithfulness is seen in every detail. In Joshua 20, he provides cities of refuge, a place of safety for the guilty. In the same way, Jesus is our ultimate refuge, the only place we can run to and find mercy, forgiveness, and life.

In Joshua 2, we meet Rahab—a surprising hero who risked everything to align with the God of Israel. As judgment loomed over Jericho, Rahab's faith and quick action became her family's path to salvation. This message draws powerful parallels between her story and our own need to be saved from coming judgment. God's mercy is still available today for those who want it.

We are forgetful people! Our tendency is to go our own way and forget what God has commanded in Scripture. In Joshua 8, we'll see how the people stop and remember all that God had instructed them. Joshua leads them to covenant renewal, which helps them to remember as they move forward in faith to accomplish the mission. Do you need help remembering, too? Join us at 9am or 11am as we remember, together!

In Joshua 24, the Israelites stood at a crossroads. They had taken the promised land of Canaan. With this new reality, would they maintain their covenant with God or give in to the larger cultures surrounding them? Joshua gives a clarion call to the people: choose you this day whom you will serve. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Life can either be hard or hard. It is always best to choose to go with the Lord. Over the next several weeks, culminating on Nov. 2nd, we will continue to explore ways the covenant is expressed here at Wesley Memorial. How does our personal growth, our serving, and our giving express the covenant to others, in a winsome and gracious way that says “as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord?” Its not about crossing a budget, but about raising the bar for our own individual spiritual journeys, showing that our small unseen choices make a bigger, cumulative impact.

In Joshua 10, Joshua faces an impossible battle and prays one of the boldest prayers in all of Scripture: “Sun, stand still.” God answers, and victory is given. This message unpacks what it means to pray big, persistent prayers in impossible situations. Whether you're facing a financial crisis, a struggling marriage, an addiction, or a burden for someone far from God, this passage reminds us that God delights in our prayers, fights for his people, and provides everything needed to accomplish what he's called us to, even if it takes a miracle.

God's promises aren't abstract concepts but concrete realities meant to be experienced in our daily lives. In Joshua 18, we see how God fulfilled His 400-year-old promise to Abraham with specific land distributions for each tribe. Even though the Israelites hadn't completely conquered the land, God established His dwelling place at Shiloh among them. This teaches us that God doesn't wait for perfect circumstances to meet with us. He wants to establish a regular meeting place—our own 'Shiloh'—where we can worship Him faithfully even amid our incomplete victories. His promises are meant to stimulate us to action, not sedate us into passive waiting.

In Joshua 3-4, the Israelites face the flooded Jordan River before entering the Promised Land. God instructs them to follow the Ark of the Covenant and consecrate themselves spiritually before the crossing. When the priests carrying the Ark step into the water, God parts the river, allowing the entire nation to cross on dry ground. Afterward, God commands them to take twelve stones from the riverbed as a memorial of His faithfulness for future generations. This story teaches us to step out in faith, stand firm when God moves, and intentionally create memorials to remember His faithfulness in our lives.

After the miraculous victory at Jericho, Israel's joy is quickly shattered by unexpected defeat at Ai. The reason? Hidden sin in the camp. In Joshua 7, we are reminded that sin is never small, never private, and never without consequence. What Achan tried to bury beneath his tent was ultimately exposed by God—and it brought trouble on the entire nation. In this message, we'll see the seriousness of sin, the danger of concealing it, and the hope we find when we confess and trust the God who is enough.

Joshua 6 and 7 are juxtaposed for a reason. In Joshua 6, the Israelites obeyed the LORD despite a very unreasonable attack plan. They succeeded and enjoyed the blessings of victory. In the smaller, less threatening, city of Ai, the exact opposite happens. Joshua 7 is a summary of what happens when sinful choices affect an entire nation. Join us as we discuss the nature of sin in Joshua 7.

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How did building an altar almost lead to war? In Joshua 22, what began as fear and suspicion became a powerful lesson in unity and faithfulness. On this episode of the Bible Savvy Podcast, the team unpacks how God used a near conflict to shape his people—and what it means for us today. Jump into … Continue reading "Bible Savvy Podcast | S5 Episode 50: Joshua 22"

Before Israel could step into the Promised Land, they had to prepare. In Joshua 1, God speaks to Joshua with a blunt truth—“Moses is dead”—and a bold command: “Get ready to go.” Grief, fear, and comfort can keep us stuck, but God's promises are still alive. He gives us everything we need to move forward: a clear calling, the guarantee of His presence, and the assurance of success—if we follow Him. Just like Israel, we're invited to leave behind the wilderness and walk into the life Jesus promised—together, as His people. The question is: Are you ready to go?

What's the most important thing you've ever forgotten? Maybe it was an anniversary, a doctor's appointment, or your car keys. We are people prone to forget, which is why God established memorials throughout Scripture to help His people remember His mighty works.In Joshua 4, we find the Israelites standing at a pivotal moment in their history. After wandering in the wilderness for forty years, they've finally crossed the Jordan River into the Promised Land—on dry ground, no less. God commands Joshua to take twelve stones from the middle of the riverbed and set them up as a memorial at Gilgal. These stones weren't just souvenirs; they were conversation starters for future generations who would ask, "What do these stones mean?"The answer reveals the dual purpose of this memorial: "that all the peoples of the earth may know that the hand of the LORD is mighty, and that you may fear the LORD your God forever." The stones pointed outward as a testimony to surrounding nations and inward as a reminder to God's people. They connected the miracle at the Jordan with God's earlier deliverance at the Red Sea, creating a thread of divine faithfulness running through Israel's history.As we examine this passage alongside Hebrews 3-4, we discover that the Jordan crossing itself points forward to something greater. Moses led enslaved people out of Egypt but couldn't bring them into God's rest because of their unbelief. Joshua succeeded in bringing them into Canaan, but even that wasn't the ultimate rest God had in mind. Both were foreshadowing Jesus, who offers true rest—freedom from slavery to sin, from aimless wandering, from exhausting striving, and ultimately from death itself.True belief isn't just intellectual assent or cultural Christianity. It means abandoning all hope in our ability to earn what God has promised and casting ourselves fully upon Him. This kind of belief leads to action, prioritizes obedience over strategy, and sustains perseverance through difficulty. When life feels heavy, our determination alone isn't enough, but fixing our eyes on what God is doing gives us strength to continue.What memorials have you established in your life to remember God's faithfulness? Perhaps it's Sunday worship, personal testimonies, or meaningful objects that remind you of spiritual milestones. These safeguards help us resist the "death by a thousand nudges" that can erode our faith when we're not looking. Our remembrance stokes the fires of our belief, which leads us into the rest God promises through Jesus, our great high priest who sympathizes with our weaknesses and invites us to approach His throne with confidence. If you want to learn more about the MidTree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE.

As Israel gains ground in the Promised Land, the surrounding nations grow desperate. In Joshua 9, the Gibeonites use deception to secure a treaty with Israel—and God's people are caught off guard because they fail to seek God's direction. On this episode of the Bible Savvy Podcast, the team unpacks what this story reveals about … Continue reading "Bible Savvy Podcast | S5 Episode 49: Joshua 9"

Have you ever felt trapped by a label—something someone called you, or a mistake from your past that stuck? In Joshua 2, we meet Rahab the prostitute, a woman whose entire identity was defined by her brokenness. But Rahab made a bold choice: she believed that “the Lord your God is God in heaven above and on earth below.” Her faith led her to protect Israel's spies, and through a scarlet cord in her window, her entire family was saved when Jericho fell. That scarlet cord echoes the blood of the Passover lamb—and ultimately, the blood of Jesus. Your past does not disqualify you from God's future. The labels others give you—or the ones you put on yourself—are not the labels God places on you. Like Rahab, your story can be rewritten by faith in the God who redeems. So, what labels are you still carrying? And how might God want to transform them into a testimony of His grace?"

After 40 years in the wilderness, Israel stands at the edge of the Promised Land. With Moses gone and Joshua stepping into leadership, God shows his people something important: He works through unexpected people in unexpected ways. In Joshua 2, Rahab, a woman with a reputation, becomes a surprising ally whose courage and faith save … Continue reading "Bible Savvy Podcast | S5 Episode 48: Joshua 2"