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Are you struggling to step into the promises of God? There's something you might be holding onto that's blocking your breakthrough! Just like the Israelites had to undergo a painful but necessary transformation before conquering the Promised Land (Joshua 5:1-9), we too must allow God to perform a heart surgery on us. CONNECT: Text “BRBELONG” to 651-419-4409 DONATE: bethelsrock.org/give LEARN MORE: bethelsrock.org

The Other Side The Promised Land - Joshua 23:6-8 Gabby Pido  

Entering the Promised Land — Joshua 3 1. Following God 2. Trusting in Jesus 3. Crossing Jordan

This week we explore how God leads His people through faith into their spiritual inheritance. Just as Israel crossed the Jordan into the Promised Land (Joshua 3), we are called to leave behind the wilderness of wandering and step into a new life. This sermon delves into the significance of the Ark of the Covenant, the crossing of the Jordan, and baptism, all of which point to Jesus Christ and the spiritual inheritance He offers. If you're ready to take the next step of faith, this message is for you. | Scripture | Joshua 3 John 10:10 Romans 5:12-14 Matthew 5:17 Hebrews 6:19-20 John 6:35

Psalm 66 Worksheet After 15 Psalms in a row attributed to David (Psalm 51-65), no author is given for Psalm 66. This is the first of __________ anonymous Psalms in Book 2 (Psalms 42-72) so far. Psalms 42-50 were either by the Sons of Korah or Asaph (Psalm 43 is also anonymous, but is an extension of Psalm 42). Like Psalm 65 we looked at last time, Psalm 66 is a ____________________ Psalm, inviting us to glorify God our Creator and Redeemer. As we read the Psalm, look for a shift from the second and third person (you, we, us, our) to the first person (I, me, my). All the __________________________ is called to worship God V. 1-4 Notice we are not to sing out honoring ourselves, but honor and worship of God. Don't ever forget the root of worship is declaring the _______________________ of our wonderful God! Despite the power of Israel's enemies, the Psalmist affirms that God is more ____________________ than all His enemies, and one day all His enemies will bow before Him (Philippians 2:9-11). I love that the Psalmist anticipates not only the eventual submission of all God's enemies, but the eventual worship of God from everyone around the world that turns to God (Rev. 5:9-10; 7:9-10). _______________________ is called to worship God V. 5-7 What two events in Israel's history are referred to in verse 6? The ________________________ from Egyptian bondage (Exodus 14:21) The _________________________ into the Promised Land (Joshua 3:16) The meaning of verse 7 is clear: God will eventually deal with all the enemies of Israel, as He did Pharaoh and powerful Egypt in the past. God has _______________________ us through times of trouble before V. 8-15 The next verses are going to recall how God has used past times of adversity, largely brought on by Israel's own unfaithfulness to the Lord. But Israel is called to bless God for not giving up on His people, even when He has had to ___________________________ His people! But He knows the way that I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold. -Job 23:10 Adverse circumstances are like the heat of the Refiner's fire – God is like the metal smith who holds on to us in the fire, and pulls us out better than when we went in. When Israel was bound and determined to sin, God's judgment began passively. He let them do what they were bound and determined to do. But that meant they would face the built in ___________________ of their sin. They turned to the gods of other nations and engaged in their sinful practices. As judgment God removed His hand of protection and let those other nations defeat them. They got to see firsthand how evil those gods were. But just as in days of old God was ready to deliver them as they turned back to Him. They has passed through the Refiner's fire and water, and the Psalmist was _____________________ that God giving them over to their sins for a season (Romans 1) didn't mean that God had given up on them! The ______________________ to testify with lips and focused lives V. 16-20 The Psalmist _________________________ that all those who revere God like he now does will “Love to hear the story” of what God has done for him! Psalm 66:18 needs to be ________________________ whenever we teach on prayer. For our prayers to be effective, we must love God and hate sin. The person who confesses his sin will be forgiven by God, and must seek to forsake it. If we still love sin in our heart, we will be double-minded and our prayers will be ineffective. The Psalmist is not claiming to be sinless – he is saying that his confession of sin was caught up, his desire was to love God and hate sin, and he felt power in his prayer closet he had not known during days of sinful ________________________.

Christian Talk - Israel In Promised Land, Joshua Encounters "Man". Joshua 5Circumcision and Passover at Gilgal13 Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand. Joshua went up to him and asked, “Are you for us or for our enemies?”14 “Neither,” he replied, “but as commander of the army of the Lord I have now come.” Then Joshua fell facedown to the ground in reverence, and asked him, “What message does my Lord[e] have for his servant?”15 The commander of the Lord's army replied, “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy.” And Joshua did so.The Fall of JerichoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/christian-talk--5139976/support.

In this recurring series, we are walking in the story of scripture, noticing the intricate way God's story is woven together and shines a light on our own stories. Last year we began our journey walking in the beginning (Genesis 1-11), the blessing (Genesis 12-50), the exodus, and the wilderness. If you missed the previous series, you can check out these links.  In this series, we will join the Israelites as they enter the promised land. We will explore the themes of Joshua and Judges, noticing how God's invitation continues to echo from the very beginning. What might the text have to say about our own stories as we consider the successes and struggles of the Israelites? In the first week, we explored the story of Joshua. We noticed God's resistance to the kind of in or out determinations to which we so quickly jump. And we considered how we can abide in God's rest, provision, and dwelling presence, so that we might join God in extending these kingdom blessings to others as we reflect God's will and ways. For some additional resources, please visit our website. If The Practice Church is your home community, please join the Core Team. If The Practice Church has been meaningful to your journey, would you consider a tax-deductible gift? You can give at https://thepracticechurch.com/give/  Last year we began our journey walking in the beginning (Genesis 1-11), the blessing (Genesis 12-50), the exodus, and the wilderness. If you missed the previous series, you can check out the links above.

Sermon preached on Sunday Evening 2/11/2024 from Joshua 5:1-12 titled "Preparing to Go Into the Promised Land" by Pastor Henry Funkhouser at the First Baptist Church of Easton. Welcome to those joining via Podcast, we are glad to have you join us. If you are ever in the Easton Area, we would love to have you visit us! If you care to support the ministry, visit us at firstbaptisteaston.com, click Donate. https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/FirstBaptistChurchofEaston

Joshua Chapter Five, word reaches Canaan, residents in fear, conquest generation circumcised, FGM, first Passover celebrated in the Promised Land, spiritual priorities, manna ceases, Joshua meets the Commander of the Lord's army, theophany, commissioned, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

The Journey: Moses Joshua and the Promised Land (Joshua 1:1-11) Pastor Simon Burin

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Sunday Service LIVE | What Happened At Gilgal...and WHY YOU SHOULD KNOW! Website: www.PastorTodd.org To support this ministry: www.ToddCoconato.com/give There are at least two locations named Gilgal in the Bible. There was a Gilgal just west of the Jordan River near Jericho (Joshua 5:9, 13) and one nearer Bethel (2 Kings 2:1–2). Some scholars believe there was a third place named Gilgal near Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal (Deuteronomy 11:29–30). The meaning of the name Gilgal is “rolling.” Gilgal is not mentioned in the New Testament, but the Old Testament depicts it as follows: Gilgal was a place of memorial. Gilgal is significant in the Bible as serving as a place of memorial for the Israelites, to remind them of what God had done. After miraculously crossing the Jordan River into the Promised Land, the Israelites set up twelve stones taken from the river, representing the twelve tribes, to serve as a reminder to the children of Israel (Joshua 4:19–20). The stones at Gilgal would remind the Israelites and their descendants of the power of God and how He had dried up the Jordan River so they could walk through it, just as He had done to the Red Sea (Joshua 4:21–24). The stones at Gilgal would serve a teaching purpose to the younger generation, so that they too could remember what the Lord had done for them (Joshua 4:21–22). Gilgal was a place of consecration and change. It was at Gilgal that the Israelites were circumcised and celebrated their first Passover in the Promised Land (Joshua 5:7–8, 10). The children of those who had wandered in the desert had not yet been circumcised, and it was time for them to take the sign of the covenant and be set apart as God's people. This time of circumcision is what gave Gilgal its name, for the Lord said He had “rolled away the reproach of Egypt from you” (Joshua 5:9). The “reproach” was the Israelites' uncircumcised condition; the “rolling away” of that reproach set them apart, once and for all, from the Egyptian people and way of life. After the Israelites celebrated the Passover and began to eat the produce of their new land, the manna that the Lord had provided the Israelites during their years of wandering stopped. This also happened while they were camped at Gilgal (Joshua 5:11–12). A place of worship. Years later, Gilgal was still a place of worship to offer sacrifices to the Lord, and it was the place where Saul was publicly crowned the first king of Israel (1 Samuel 10:8; 11:15). Unfortunately, as the Israelites slipped into idolatry, Gilgal became connected with the worship of false gods (Hosea 4:15; Amos 4:4). A place of judgment. It was at Gilgal that Samuel rebuked Saul and prophesied of his loss of the kingdom (1 Samuel 13:13–14). Saul had been instructed to stay at Gilgal and wait for Samuel before offering sacrifices to the Lord there (1 Samuel 10:8; 13:8). Rather than obey, Saul took the matter in his own hands and sacrificed to the Lord at Gilgal (1 Samuel 13:9–12). When Samuel arrived, he announced judgment on Saul for his disobedience, stating that Saul's kingdom and position would not endure (1 Samuel 13:14). A place of prophets. Gilgal was one of three cities where Samuel regularly held court as the judge of Israel (1 Samuel 7:16). It seems that Elijah and Elisha spent some time at a place called Gilgal before Elijah's departure to heaven (2 Kings 2:1–2). This is most likely not the same Gilgal as where Joshua had camped; rather, it is a place nearer Bethel in central Canaan. Sometime after Elijah was gone, Elisha returned to Gilgal where many other prophets resided (2 Kings 4:38). There, he found that Gilgal was in the midst of a famine and so made sure the prophets were fed. He also miraculously fed around a hundred other residents (2 Kings 4:38–44). Gilgal was a significant place in that it reminded the Israelites of their heritage, served as a place of worship, and was visited by kings and prophets.

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Entering the Promised Land (Joshua 3)

Israel grew complacent in their conquest of the Promised Land (Joshua 13:1-7; Judges 1). Subscribe on Castbox (https://castbox.fm/channel/id1442260) or your favorite podcast app.

Pastor Rory preaches on Joshua 5:10-12 where we see the people enjoying the Passover and the fruit of the promised land. We consider the text and its application to Christians under the new covenant.

Bible Study with Jairus - Deuteronomy 1   Removing the Dross from our Spiritual Inheritance   In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses shares a lifetime of spiritual experience with the second generation of Israelites. He speaks not only for himself, but for the entire first generation. He shares his own failures and failures of the first generation as a whole. He wants the second generation to learn these lessons so they can be vigilant and avoid repeating the same mistakes of their ancestors.   As a prophet of God, Moses represents God. As he speaks to the people, he wants to pass on a positive spiritual inheritance of faith. He wants to remind the second generation of the faithfulness of God. When the new generation learns from the mistakes of their predecessors, they will be able to enter a higher and richer spiritual destiny.   The second generation of Israelites was partially successful in following God. But they were not immune to failure and idolatry. Today's Christians are in the same situation. On the one hand, we have received a rich inheritance in Christ. On the other hand, we also have inherited a sinful nature from Adam. Church tradition contains a rich inheritance mixed with a lot of dross. How we deal with these two determines whether we can reach greater spiritual heights. We need to polish our positive spiritual inheritance and remove negative dross so we can bring in the great revival of God.   "All of You" or "Your Fathers"?   When speaking to the second-generation Israelites, Moses recalls the incident of sending the twelve spies into the land of Canaan. He says, "Then all of you came near me and said, ‘Let us send men before us, that they may explore the land for us and bring us word again of the way by which we must go up and the cities into which we shall come.'” Deuteronomy 1:22[1] From this verse, it sounds like the twelve spies had been sent out in the recent past. In reality, the twelve spies had been sent out 40 years ago, by the first-generation Israelites (Numbers 12). So why does Moses say that “all of you” asked for spies, when it was really their ancestors who asked to send out spies?   Why is Moses holding the second generation of Israelites accountable for the actions of the first generation? This seems confusing. But it's actually very simple. Moses is including the second generation in the spiritual experience of the first generation. The spiritual experience of the second generation of Israelites is inseparable from the spiritual experience of the first generation.   On the one hand, the second generation of Israelites inherited a rich inheritance from the first generation. This inheritance included the Ark of the Covenant and the Tabernacle that traveled with the first generation of Israelites. It also included the Torah (with the Book of Deuteronomy in it) left by Moses, and leaders such as Joshua and Caleb, representatives of faith who led them into the Promised Land. On the other hand, the second generation of Israelites also inherited some negative dross. The first generation left behind failures, complaints, as well as lessons they learned in the wilderness.   In Deuteronomy, Moses seeks to remind the second generation of Israelites that their spiritual inheritance is twofold. They must learn to fully possess the rich inheritance of the first generation of Israelites. On the other hand, they must learn from the failures of their ancestors.   When Moses sent twelve spies to explore the Promised Land, many second-generation Israelites had not even been born. Yet Moses blamed them for the mistakes and failures of the first generation of Israelites and counted these events as experiences of the second generation. Is this unfair to the second generation? They were not even born yet. How can we understand what Moses did?   In Christ or in Adam?   To help us understand why Moses spoke collectively to the first and second generations, let's look at a few examples from the Bible. Often, descendants are included in their parents' experiences.   Hebrews 7 talks about the Levites giving Melchizedek a tithe. Levi, the tribal head of the Levites, had not even been born at the time Abraham gave Melchizedek a tribe. However, the Bible says that the Levites offered sacrifices to Melchizedek through their ancestor Abraham. If we treat Abraham's offering to Melchizedek as a spiritual experience, then the Levites already had a part in this spiritual experience through their ancestor Abraham, even though they were not born yet. In the same way, the second generation of Israelites participated in the experiences of the first generation.   We see that the experience of future generations can be included in the experience of the first generation. Romans 5:12 says, "Sin came into the world through one man." That one man is Adam. When Adam (our ancestor) sinned, we were not yet born. But because one man sinned, sin came into the world. Those of us who were not yet born nonetheless became sinners. Just like the Israelites, we received a negative inheritance of sin.   But 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, "If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation." We also won a positive inheritance in Christ. When the Lord Jesus was crucified and resurrected, the Bible tells us that we were crucified with Him (Galatians 2:20). We were also resurrected (Colossians 2:12) and sat down with Him in heaven. Not only did we inherit sin from Adam, but we also inherited the victory in Christ. Like the second generation of Israelites had to choose between the positive and negative heritages that were left to them, we must choose to be "in Adam" or "in Christ." Our choices can lead to very different outcomes.   Israel's Positive Heritage of Faith   It's very important to note the time and place that this farewell address took place. Moses delivered this speech on the other side of the Jordan River as the second generation of Israelites prepared to enter the Promised Land. Because Moses was not allowed to enter the Promised Land, these sincere words were his farewell to the second generation of Israelites.   Moses spoke to a weary group of Israelites who had been wandering in the wilderness for 40 years (verse 3). The 11-day journey to the Promised Land had taken the Israelites 40 years because of their disobedience (verse 2).   Moses delivered his speech at a very important moment in Israel's history. The unbelief and disobedience of the first generation led to God's wrath and judgment. But the time of judgment had ended. The second generation of the Israelites was entering an era of change.   During a major change, it's often easy to lose sight of the big picture. Small, practical details blind us to the overarching plan of God. For example, the tribes of Gad, Reuben, and the half-tribe of Manasseh were distracted with the land of Gilead on the east side of the Jordan River. They wanted to live there instead of crossing the Jordan River.   During this new era, God accomplished some environmental changes, removing some of the obstacles that formerly prevented the Israelites from entering the Promised Land. He began to drive out the kings who lived nearby. Deuteronomy 1:4 says, “This was after he had defeated Sihon the king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon, and Og the king of Bashan, who lived in Ashtaroth and in Edrei."   These times of change were marked by shifts within the community. The Israelite community grew in faith as they entered this new era. After the spies were sent by the first generation of Israel, they were full of fear. They were frightened by the height of the Amorites. Their reports made the hearts of the Israelites melt (Deuteronomy 1:28). Although Moses reminded them that the LORD was with them (Deuteronomy 1:29), they did not believe these reports, leading to God's wrath and judgment (Deuteronomy 1:30-40).   But now, their attitude had changed. In Numbers 21, when they faced the Canaanite king of Arad, they prayed to God. Numbers 21:2 records, "Israel vowed a vow to the Lord and said, ‘If you will indeed give this people into my hand, then I will devote their cities to destruction.'" Their attitude changed from fear to faith. They demonstrated their faith by praying and making a vow. After 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, the Israelites had learned the lesson of faith. God listened to their appeal and handed over the Canaanite king of Arad to the Israelites.   When New Testament believers face terrifying experiences of powerlessness, we must remember that God is on our side. We know that with man this is impossible, but with God, all things are possible (Matthew 19:26). We must believe in God's power and ask Him to help us, so we do not fall into unbelief. As we trust in him, faith will be credited to our account, just like faith was credited to Abraham's account when he believed that God could give him a son in his old age. Abraham could not give birth to Isaac himself, but he believed that God could. God honored his faith. After the Israelites defeated the king of Arad, they continued to win. They had successfully learned the lessons of faith. In Numbers 21, the Israelites defeated Sihon (king of the Amorites) and Og (king of Bashan).   Faith was the greatest inheritance that the second generation of Israel received. They learned lessons of faith the hard way, after watching their ancestors struggle in the desert for forty years. Only through faith could the Israelites enter the Promised Land. The book of Numbers ends with the faith of Zelophehad's daughters. Zelophehad died in the wilderness for his own sin. However, his daughters not only acquired their father's land, but also entered the Promised Land (Joshua 17). This was all accomplished through faith.   The Negative Inheritance.   So what is the dross that the Israelites inherited? Despite the lessons of faith the Israelites learned in the wilderness, there was another lesson they had yet to learn: not to worship idols. Idolatry had haunted the Israelites like a ghost. When Moses was with God on Mount Sinai, Aaron created a golden calf for the people to worship. Later, because of Balaam's trickery, the Israelites were seduced by Midianite women and committed adultery and idolatry.   While Numbers records the journey of the Israelites through the wilderness and describes how the Israelites learned lessons of faith, the book of Deuteronomy reminds the Israelites not to worship idols. The long listing of blessings and curses in Deuteronomy 27-30 shows Moses' deep concern about idolatry. In the last chapter of Deuteronomy, Moses says, "For I know how rebellious and stubborn you are. Behold, even today while I am yet alive with you, you have been rebellious against the Lord. How much more after my death! Assemble to me all the elders of your tribes and your officers, that I may speak these words in their ears and call heaven and earth to witness against them. For I know that after my death you will surely act corruptly and turn aside from the way that I have commanded you. And in the days to come evil will befall you, because you will do what is evil in the sight of the Lord, provoking him to anger through the work of your hands.” (31:27-29) Although this passage refers to the Israelites' rebellion, the Bible clearly states that, "Rebellion is as the sin of divination, and presumption is as iniquity and idolatry." (1 Samuel 15:23). Following this passage, the last three chapters of Deuteronomy record the song of Moses (Deuteronomy 32), his blessing (Deuteronomy 33), and his death (Deuteronomy 34). The book of Deuteronomy records Moses' worry about Israel's idolatry.   The Church's Inheritance and Dross   There is a common saying in some church circles: “The first generation's ceiling is the second generation's floor.” The second generation starts out at a comparatively higher level than the first generation because they can build upon the experiences of the first generation. We must appropriate the excellent spiritual inheritance of past generations and draw lessons from history in order to reach greater heights.   The spiritual lessons learned by the first generation can be passed on to the next generation. For example, the lessons of faith that the first generation of Israelites learned in the wilderness were passed down to the second generation. Stories of victory and faith were passed down, leaving a rich inheritance. Moses passed on lessons of faith and insights gained through suffering. But the second generation also inherited the spiritual dross, the idolatry their parents had never overcome through their lifetime.   I am a first-generation Christian, so my parents were unable to pass down a spiritual inheritance to me. In a way, I envy second and third generation Christians who have received a spiritual inheritance from their biological ancestors. However, I have discovered that a spiritual inheritance can also be acquired through learning, not only through inheritance. Even though I do not have a Christian inheritance from my family, I can acquire a similar heritage by studying the Israelites and the early church fathers. This kind of spiritual inheritance is not automatic. Throughout the ages, many people have been persecuted or even lost their lives because of their dedication to receiving the church's rich inheritance. This journey requires great wisdom and courage.   As we appropriate this rich heritage and remove the spiritual dross from our lives, God will lead us into a higher spiritual destiny. At the same time, Satan will attempt to hinder us, bogging us down with spiritual baggage passed down from our ancestors. The positive spiritual inheritance and the negative dross are the respective manifestations of God and Satan in the church. We need to bravely appropriate the spiritual richness of the church and eliminate the dross passed down to us by tradition. Then we will be able to do greater works for God in these historical and changing times. Through reading the book of Deuteronomy, I hope you will acquire a rich inheritance from the Israelites and learn from their successes and failures. As Paul said, “Their experience is not only for them, but it also serves as an example for us.” (1 Corinthians 10:11).     [1] All Scripture quotations are taken from the English Standard Version unless otherwise noted.

What is the secret to standing strong in faith? We see a specific truth about that in the book of Joshua. Season five is focused on listening to and praying Bible stories or narratives.  In our podcast we take time to listen to God's word and turn it into prayer.We look at four readings from the book of Joshua that tell the story of Israel entering into the land God promised them. First there is a new leader before Israel. With Moses' death, Joshua and chosen to lead the people into the new land. Joshua 1:1-11 gives the charge to Joshua for how he is to lead.In the book of Joshua the people of Israel end their wanderings in the wilderness. Their first victory comes in capturing the ancient city of Jericho.  Just as God delivered them from Egypt by crossing the Sea of Reeds, they now enter Canaan by crossing the Jordan River. Victory is turned to defeat when sin among the ranks takes hold. Joshua 7:1-13 reveals Achan's sin and shows how it must be dealt with before there can be any more conquests.  As the victories continue, Israel takes over a number of Canaanite cities and the land must be divided among the tribes. Joshua 18:1, 8-10 shows how this happened at the place of the holy tent, the tabernacle at Shiloh. In the final chapter (Joshua 24:14-15, 23-28 ), Joshua gives his charge to Israel to purify themselves, choose God and throw away the idols they have been carrying for generations. The challenge is to continue strengthening our faith and take courageous steps to rely on God alone.  After reading these passages, we pray them and practice seeing God powerfully at work delivering us from our enemies, calling out sin, giving us our inheritance and binding us to him in a covenant of love.Connect with us on one of our social channels:Twitter  @WordofPrayer15Instagram @WordofPrayer15 Facebook Page at Word of Prayer 15.Support our show with your purchase of one of our products:Etsy store WordofPrayerAmazon Ron Oltmanns and Angela S OltmannsWe use a four step process for reading/hearing, meditating, praying and then living out scripture from Psalm 1 demonstrated here.Additional resources at https://word-of-prayer.comSupport the show

Pastor Brian Shane  ~  5th Midweek Service in Lent                                      (Part 6 of 9 part series:  “Return from Exile: A Lenten Journey”)   First Reading:  Joshua 3:1-6 Second Reading:  Philippians 3:12-21 Gospel:  Matthew 3:13; 4:1-2

Bible Study with Jairus - Numbers 36   Stepping Into Your Spiritual Destiny   In Numbers 36, we learn that the daughters of Zelophehad cherished God's promised land and stepped into their spiritual destiny. When Zelophehad's daughters asked to inherit land alongside the other Israelites, their clan members feared that if the young women later married men from other clans, their ancestral inheritance would be transferred to another tribe. The clan begged Moses to handle this issue.   God told Moses that what the daughters were asking for was right. He commanded that the girls should only marry within their own tribe. Why does the last chapter of Numbers end with this story? I believe God was drawing a stark contrast between the daughters of Zelophehad, who longed to enter the Promised Land, and the people who threw away their chance to receive God's blessing. Because of the faith and perseverance of the daughters of Zelophehad, they eventually entered the Promised Land (Joshua 17). This greatly pleased God. There is no better ending to a story than this.   Entering the Promised Land by Faith   The Bible first mentions Zelophehad's daughters in Numbers 26:33: “Zelophehad the son of Hepher had no sons, but daughters. And the names of the daughters of Zelophehad were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah."[1] This chapter records the census of the second generation of fighting men of Israel. Usually, only men were counted among the ranks of soldiers. They were also mentioned in a genealogy in 1 Chronicles 7:15. The fact that God includes these women in the record shows how much he valued their faith.   The daughters of Zelophehad are mentioned again in Numbers 27. Here, they asked to inherit their father's land. In allowing them to inherit land, God seems to have made a special exception just for them. In the past, the law had never allowed daughters to inherit land. However, God granted their request because these ladies took the initiative to ask for it. The Lord is very pleased with those who actively seek him.   In Joshua 17, the daughters of Zelophehad appeared before Joshua again and asked him to follow through on his promise to give them the land. As a result, Joshua allowed them to take possession of their inheritance. Verses 4-5 record, "Thus there fell to Manasseh ten portions, besides the land of Gilead and Bashan, which is on the other side of the Jordan, because the daughters of Manasseh received an inheritance along with his sons. The land of Gilead was allotted to the rest of the people of Manasseh." The daughters of Zelophehad did not acquire land east of the Jordan. Instead, they inherited land in the Promised Land of Canaan, west of the Jordan. We don't know if Zelophehad's daughters and their spouses were the only ones who entered the Promised Land itself, or if there were others from the half-tribe of Manasseh who entered as well. We do know that these daughters were an important part of the half-tribe that inherited west of the Jordan.   The daughters of Zelophehad are mentioned at least five times in the Bible. This shows that God cares deeply about them. Their faith eventually led them to enter the Promised Land and receive their father's inheritance. God praised their faith.   There is an important reason that the Holy Spirit placed this story in the last chapter of Numbers. The book of Numbers is a story about Israel going to war and entering the Promised Land. In this story, some Israelites, like the ten evil spies and the entire first generation of Israelites, died in the wilderness because of their unbelief. But others, like Caleb and Joshua and the second generation of Israelites, were able to enter the Promised Land. Gad and Reuben chose the land east of the Jordan River instead of entering the Promised Land. The half-tribe of Manasseh, influenced by the tribes of Gad and Reuben, also chose the land east of the Jordan River. However, some descendants of the tribe of Manasseh, such as the daughters of Zelophehad, were not influenced by the dissenters. They placed their faith in the Lord's promise to give them the land, and they eventually entered the Promised Land.   What a wonderful way to wrap up the book of Numbers! The story of these women concludes the book with a story of faith and victory. When the Holy Spirit inspired Moses to write the book of Numbers, he thoughtfully arranged for the book to end on this high note of hope.   Achieving Victory in Spiritual Warfare and Entering into God's Destiny   God promised that the Israelites would enter the Promised Land, but many fell in the wilderness because of unbelief and disobedience. To experience the fulfillment of God's promises, his prophecies, and the destiny he has for us, we must unite ourselves by faith with God's promises (Hebrews 4:2). Only then can we truly step into our spiritual destiny.   Whenever God's promises are involved, Satan fights back. The bigger the promise, the greater the spiritual opposition. An entire family can lose out on God's promises due to disobedience. One faithful person who demonstrates their faith can become the recipient of God's promise.   For example, God promised that Abraham's descendants would be a blessing to all nations (Galatians 3:14). God promised that Christ would be born from Abraham's descendants. But Abraham's family was full of sin and dissension.   Abraham gave birth to Ishmael and Isaac. God clearly said that the Messianic line would be passed down through Isaac. Isaac had two sons, Esau and Jacob, and God chose Jacob. Many of Jacob's twelve sons were disqualified from the Messianic line. Reuben, the firstborn, defiled his father's bed, so Christ could not be born from his lineage. Both Simeon and Levi killed innocent people and were cursed by Jacob, so they could not carry on the Messianic line, either.   Judah, another son of Jacob, was chosen as the forefather of the Messiah. Yet he married the daughter of a Canaanite man. Both his first two sons were put to death because of their sins. Judah did not follow through with his promise to Tamar, his eldest daughter-in-law. He had promised her that after her husband died, she could marry Judah's youngest son, thus carrying on the Messianic line.   Tamar may have heard Judah recounting the story of Abraham, and how God promised Abraham and even Adam that "her offspring shall bruise your head" (Genesis 3:15). She may have received a direct revelation from God that Christ would be born into the tribe of Judah. Tamar devised a plan for Judah to sleep with her, and gave birth to Perez and Zerah, the ancestors of Christ. What Tamar did might seem immoral, but she actually treasured God's promises very much.   The enemy vigorously attacked the house of Judah because he was the ancestor of the Messiah. Satan succeeded in causing the two sons of Judah to sin and die. But Tamar didn't give up. She was like a volleyball player who made a "dig,” eventually rescuing the ball from falling. Her actions made Judah feel ashamed. He called Tamar more righteous than himself (Genesis 38:26).   The same thing happened in the story of Ruth. Ruth is also the ancestor of Christ. But Ruth's father-in-law, husband, and brother-in-law all sinned and died. Ruth was like Tamar. Perhaps she learned of God's promises to the tribe of Judah from Naomi. She was determined not to leave Naomi and eventually followed Naomi to the land of Judah. There, she married Boaz, the ancestor of David and Christ.   We see the same pattern in Ruth's story – the greater the destiny and calling of God, the greater the spiritual warfare. Sinful people and those who have no faith will be used by the enemy to block God's promise, but the righteous and faithful will seize God's promise and eventually win the spiritual battle. They will enter into the spiritual destiny promised by God.   I wonder why the tribe of Manasseh did not give Zelophehad's daughters their father's land from the very start? Why did they leave them with no other option but to take their case to Moses and the whole congregation? In the end, God had to intervene before the land would be given to them. And Numbers 36 mentions again that the heads of the tribe of Manasseh were worried that they would lose their tribal inheritance if the girls married people from other tribes.   Why were they so worried? Perhaps the land that was allotted to Zelophehad was very large. Because Zelophehad had a large portion of the land, the tribe of Manasseh refused to give it to his daughters at first. They were worried that they would lose their tribal inheritance if the daughters married men from other tribes. Maybe they wouldn't have cared if Zelophehad had been allotted a very small portion of the land.     There must have been a great spiritual battle going on over Zelophehad's land, just like there was in the families of Judah and Naomi. Zelophehad had died in his own sin, probably the same sin as the sons of Judah and the sons of Naomi had committed. The enemy attacked them and made them fall into sin to prevent them from entering their spiritual destiny. But Zelophehad's daughters saved their family's destiny and entered the Promised Land.   The enemy sends obstacles and tempts us to sin, trying to keep us from fulfilling our destiny. But as we persevere in faith, we will be able to fulfill God's destiny for our lives. The fact that Zelophehad's daughters eventually entered the Promised Land is proof of this. Many Christians have a great spiritual destiny, but if they cannot win their spiritual battle and defeat the enemy, they will not be able to enter into the spiritual destiny that God has promised. As Christians, we must understand that the more difficulties and enemy attacks we face, the greater the spiritual destiny God has promised us. Instead of feeling dispirited, we should be encouraged to keep our faith and our holiness in order to win our spiritual battles.   Why should tribal inheritances not be transferred?   At the beginning of this chapter, Gilead brought the chief of the tribe of Manasseh to discuss this matter with Moses. Gilead was the grandfather of Zelophehad (Joshua 17:3) and the great-grandfather of the daughters of Zelophehad. He was also the head of the tribe of Manasseh. Zelophehad's daughters must have been at least ten years old, so Gilead was perhaps 80 or 90 years old. Let's look at the situation described in this chapter. Gilead, the great-grandfather, brought all the other heads of Manasseh to Moses to discuss what would happen if Zelophehad's daughters married men from other tribes and lost their inheritance. This is the problem that bothers me.   The Bible doesn't say that this grandfather and tribal heads helped Zelophehad's daughters fight for their land. Yet after Zelophehad's daughters got the land, the leaders suddenly started to worry that their tribe would lose their inheritance. What are their motives? Why the sudden concern?   I can't say that they had bad intentions. God had never stipulated that land could be given to daughters, so they were not wrong. The Lord stipulates that tribal land could not be transferred between tribes. He also said that what the tribal leaders said was right. So I can't judge them for having motives and bad intentions.   I believe that God does not want the tribes to have internal conflicts over inheritances and land. Rather, He wants them to focus on defeating the enemy. This is their goal in spiritual warfare.   Using an example from the modern church, churches should not compete internally, trying to attract Christians from other churches to their own church. A huge congregation seems to prove the success of your church, but it seems to have little effect on the expansion of God's kingdom or the defeat of the kingdom of darkness. Instead, we should focus on witnessing to unbelievers and drawing them towards Christ. Instead of competing with each other, churches should unite to defeat the kingdom of darkness.   I suppose Gilead hadn't entered the Promised Land. Many heads of the tribe of Manasseh also did not enter the Promised Land. Perhaps Zelophehad's daughters had privately expressed their desire to enter the Promised Land. Many people in the tribe of Manasseh seem to have chosen the land east of the Jordan. Perhaps the stipulation that Zelophehad's daughters should marry within the tribe affected others from the half tribe of Manasseh. Perhaps some of the sons of their father's brothers wished to marry the daughters and eventually entered the Promised Land with them.   I hope we can all be inspired and encouraged by the story of Zelophehad's daughters. Their example of faith is extraordinary. We should actively fight for our inheritance in the Lord, bravely win our spiritual battles, and enter into our God-given destiny.   Never underestimate yourself! Remember, the more difficulties you have in your life and the more enemies attack you, the greater the spiritual destiny and calling God may have for you. Don't feel discouraged. Rather, be encouraged!   As a conclusion, let's look at this brief summary of the book of Numbers.   The book of Numbers began with the numbering of the Israelite soldiers. The purpose was to show how great God is. He transformed a small group of 70 Israelites into a great army.  God promises that they would enter the good land. However, he asked them to trust him. Because they did not mingle their faith with the promises of God, the first generation of Israelites were not allowed to enter into the good land. In disobedience and disbelief, they wandered in the wildness for 40 years. When the first generation died out in the wilderness, God numbered them again. Among those whom God numbered were Zelophehad's daughters. God usually only counted male soldiers. But the five daughters of Zelophehad were numbered among them, as God considered them soldiers. Why? It is because they are fighting for their father's portion. Zelophehad died in his sins, just like Naomi's husband and two sons and Judah's two sons. Why did Naomi and Judah lose their sons? Their divine calling and destiny was to be part in the genealogy of Christ. So they must have been the prime target for the enemy. The spiritual battle was severe. Why did Zelophehad die? Perhaps he had a big portion in the good land. He lost the spiritual battle; he sinned and died. The first generation of Israelites failed to defeat the enemy and conquer the good land. Would the second generation repeat the same failure, or would they rise up to defeat the enemy their fathers could not? Yes, they would rise up to defeat the enemies that tricked their fathers! Zelophehad's daughters rose up and said no to the enemy. They rejected the established religious status quo and asked God for their portion. They were not only granted their request, but they eventually entered the good land. They did not follow the example of the half tribe of Manasseh who stayed on the East side of Jordan (Joshua 17). In America today, evil spirits have tricked many believers, even in the older generation. Will the younger generation rise up like Zelophehad's daughters to defeat the influences that defeated their fathers? Yes! They are rising up right now. The enemies who defeated their fathers will not stop them! The spiritual battle is so severe in America. Yet we must hold onto our faith, just like Zelophehad's daughters did. This story of victory is a fitting finale for the book of Numbers. Zelophehad's daughters represent all believers who will rise up in faith after past failure. Like the daughters, we must grasp God's promises and defeat the enemy who taunted our fathers! With God's help, we can succeed!     [1] All Scripture quotations are taken from the English Standard Version unless otherwise noted.

After 40 years in the wilderness, the people of Israel finally enter the Promised Land. But, they have to cross the Jordan River to do so, all the while preparing to face the looming resistance of the Canaanite inhabitants.In these first five chapters of Joshua, the people of God must look back to remember what God has done in order to faithfully face what is yet come.Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.

Our God is holy and perfect and holds Himself and His creation to the highest of standards. Yet in His holiness, He is also loving, willing to clean up a mess that He didn't make through His Redemption Plan. The LORD is a God of Victory and Salvation, working all things out for His Glory and our good. This is on display through His redemptive work with Israel. He called them His own, saved them from bondage, and gifted them with a Promised Land. However, Israel struggled to make their way into that land. Even upon reaching its borders, they were reluctant and pessimistic about their ability to enter in. Herein we get a glimpse of a struggle we all face. Often we stand on the edge of where we want to be and know we should be as children of God, accepting the lie that we'll never make it there. There are so many forces of deception at work in this world, trapping us in bondage. God's message to Joshua and his generation is that through His power, they could find the strength and the courage to overcome their weaknesses and fears. In Christ, we have this promise fully realized and have access to a spiritual inheritance of faith, peace, joy, and more that this world cannot supply. In this message, we hear God's command over us as we stand on the precipice of the Promised Land. Today is the day of salvation. We must not delay any longer. The LORD our God is with us and calling us to walk in His promises.

God's people finally enter the Promised Land.

Two Courageous Men Vs The Other Ten Leaders (Shammua, , Shaphat, Igal, Palti, Gaddiel, Gaddi, Ammiel, Sethur, Nahbi, Geuel) Numbers 13, 14 Background An Exodus Israelites were set free from Egyptian bondage Pharaoh had let the people go They departed from Egypt with all their belongings Israelite were on the Edge of the Promised Land Number 12: 16 Numbers 13:1-2 (NLT) The Spy Mission God Commanded Moses to explore the land New Territory (Canaan) was theirs God Promised it God Guaranteed it That was the best deal Numbers 13:3-15 (NLT Numbers 13:17-20 (NLT) Report from the Trip The Main Report Numbers 13:27-29 (NLT) Bountiful land -flowing with milk and Honey People there are powerful Their towns are large and fortified We saw giants –descendant of Anak, Amalekites, Hittites, Jebusite, Amorites, Canaanites The Ten Leaders Advice - Be Afraid-Live by Sight Inhabitants are stronger than us We can't go against them The land devours anyone who goes to live there Inhabitants are Giants –we are grasshoppers The Ten Leaders Advice: White flag, retreat Numbers 14:1-5 (NLT) Caleb and Joshua’s Advice Be Courageous - Live by Faith Numbers 13:30; 14: 6-9(NLT) Let's go quickly, we can certainly conquer it God will bring us to the land God will give us the land Don’t rebel against God God is with us Don’t be afraid Caleb & Joshua Proposal: Battle flag; Stop looking at things start looking at God Caleb & Joshua vs The Other Ten Leaders Twelves set of eyes, two diametrically opposed advice The Ten believed their eyes Caleb and Joshua believed their ears, God’s promised God had stated on at least 17 times that He was going to give the land of Canaan to the children of Israel Sadly, FEAR shipwrecked the faith of ten of Israel tribal leaders We are not able to go up against the people, for they are too strong for us (Number 13:31b) FAITH in God’s propelled Celeb & Joshua to the Promised Land (Joshua 1-24) don’t be afraid of the people of the land. They are only helpless prey to us! They have no protection, but the Lord is with us (Numbers 14:19) What is your Canaan? What is your challenge? Which giant make you feel like grasshopper? What do you think of your future when you measure it on your “facts, statistics, and figures”? Be Courageous See God’s Presence in the actual or anticipated challenges Perceive God’s Power in the actual or anticipated challenges Focus on God’s Plan in spite of the actual or anticipated challenges Psalm 27:1-3 The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom should I fear? The Lord is the defense of my life; Whom should I dread? 2 When evildoers came upon me to devour my flesh, My adversaries and my enemies, they stumbled and fell. 3 If an army encamps against me, My heart will not fear; If war arises against me, In spite of this I am confident. See God’s Presence in the actual or anticipated challenges Perceive God’s Power in the actual or anticipated challenges Focus on God’s Plan in spite of the actual or anticipated challenges Proverbs 3:5-7 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and turn away from evil. God is for us Romans 8 God is with us Hebrews 13:5-6

Message from Pastor Steve Khang. We all have a desire for a place of our own. God provided for his people a place they could rest and be secure. That blessing is still offered to us in the reality of a kingdom we can experience here and now.

The Bible Class continues with examination of Israel's journey into the Promised Land. This discussion led by John Byce explores Israel's faithfulness to the Torah leading to victories.Support the show (https://www.eservicepayments.com/cgi-bin/Vanco_ver3.vps?appver3=wWsk24ZWJSTZKsGd1RMKlg0BDvsSG3VIWQCPJNNxD8upkiY7JlDavDsozUE7KG0nFx2NSo8LdUKGuGuF396vbTN6Aoe-9CRgEv5cimuyqSCXHubq5Z7ap5JVmPErc4ZeYHCKCZhESjGNQmZ5B-6dx1SCTf26ZDfis602eGohZRs=&ver=3)

As the story of God's Salvation plan continues in Joshua, Judges, Ruth and 1 Samuel, the major issues which emerge as Israel enters and possesses the land are those of leadership and the people’s natural waywardness.

Section of Study: Exodus and the Promised Land: Joshua

Section of Study: Exodus and the Promised Land: Joshua

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Sermon Guide Long Story Short Part 4 - The Promised Land (Joshua - 2 Chronicles) Big Idea: It's hard to want God after you get what you want. Deuteronomy 8:10-17 When you have eaten your fill, be sure to praise the Lord your God for the good land he has given you. “But that is the time to be careful! Beware that in your plenty you do not forget the Lord your God and disobey his commands, regulations, and decrees that I am giving you today. For when you have become full and prosperous and have built fine homes to live in, and when your flocks and herds have become very large and your silver and gold have multiplied along with everything else, be careful! Do not become proud at that time and forget the Lord your God, who rescued you from slavery in the land of Egypt. Do not forget that he led you through the great and terrifying wilderness with its poisonous snakes and scorpions, where it was so hot and dry. He gave you water from the rock! He fed you with manna in the wilderness, a food unknown to your ancestors. He did this to humble you and test you for your own good. He did all this so you would never say to yourself, ‘I have achieved this wealth with my own strength and energy.' Remember the Lord your God. He is the one who gives you power to be successful, 3 Warning Signs You're Drifting Away From God. 1. Commitment is OPTIONAL (Judges 1:9) 2. Sin is CONTROLLABLE (Judges 1:28) 3. Truth is DEBATABLE (Judges 21:25) Discussion Questions 1. Give an example of a time you got something good that you wanted. 2. Describe a time you were in trouble because of your choices and you begged God to help you. 3. Were you challenged by any of the 3 warning signs? See more at: www.realhopenow.com Give at: www.realhopenow.com/give Instagram: www.instagram.com/realhopenow Facebook: www.facebook.com/realhopenow iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hope-city-church/id289201329 Visit us on Thursday night @ 7pm or Sunday morning @ 9:30am and 11:00 am at: 7515 3rd st rd Louisville KY, 40214 -or- On Sunday mornings in Shepherdsville @ 10:30 am at: Bullitt Central High School Shepherdsville, KY Contact us at: 502-363-0182 Hope City Church

When God doesn’t just include notorious names in His family tree, but the Holy Spirit HIGHLIGHTS them, we understand something important is happening.    Turn to Matthew 1 This December we're unpacking the surprising truth, that the message of Christmas is not for the holy & the whole, but for schemers, sinners, outcasts, and the broken. In Other Words, the message of Christmas is for people just like me and you.   We're discovering that by looking at four characters in the genealogy of Jesus. Four women who stick out like a sore thumb, because women weren't usually included in genealogies of that day.   "You can pick your nose but you can't pick your relatives"  In other words, "aren't you making too much out of Jesus' genealogy? After all, we can't help who our ancestors are. Unless you're the eternal Son of God who existed before you were born as a human Everything we're about to read wasn't accidental or incidental, but intentional   Read Matthew 1:1-5 Last week we saw from the life of Tamar that the message of Christmas is for schemers. This morning we'll see that the message of Christmas isn't for the holy and the whole, but for sinners like Rahab, and like you and me. In that one word Rahab is a world of significance. In that one word Rahab we see a girl with a checkered past and a scandalous future. In that one word Rahab we just might see a picture of ourselves and our desperate need for grace. Two Questions: 1.What's So Bad About Rahab? 2.What's So Great About Grace? 1) What's SoBadAboutRahab?(Joshua 2) Moses has died and Joshua has been appointed to lead God's people from the wilderness into the Promised Land Joshua sends two spies into the city of Jericho They stay at the house of Rahab, probably an inn which, in those days would've been like a one-stop shop where you could find food, a bed, and usually a woman to sleep with While the story doesn't tell us if the spies slept with Rahab, the fact that it's her house implies that she's the proprietor of this inn and brothel. In other words, she's not just an innocent victim of her circumstances who fell into the wrong profession. She's learned to make a profit from her prostitution.   So what's so bad about Rahab?...A) Her Sin is Incredibly ScandalousThis woman Rahab is mentioned 8 times in the Bible. 5x in Joshua, once here, once in Hebrews, and once in James. 5 out of 8 times she's called Rahab the Prostitute You might think that those are just in the OT, but... 2 out of 3 of the times she's mentioned in the NT she's called a prostitute   Hebrews 11:31 -- Rahab is the only person in Hebrews 11 whose sin is remembered Noah --nothing of his drunkenness Abraham--nothing of his cowardly fear Sarah -- nothing about her bitterness, cunning plot to get an heir for Abram, mistreatment of Hagar Isaac -- nothing of his horrible parenting and lack of leadership in the home Jacob -- nothing of his deception Moses -- nothing of his murder, or his sin striking the rock Time would fail us to talk about the sins of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jepthah, David, Samuel and the prophets     Hershael York -- "While God erases the penalty of our sin, He never erases the reality of our sin." Even in heaven, we will see evidence of the reality of our sin in Jesus' scars   Imagine that we had a name tag Sunday here at PBC and I told you that we had these special nametags developed by google using a groundbreaking technology that scanned your entire internet history to know you better than you know yourself. And that once you wrote your name on it, underneath your name in indelible ink would be written your most scandalous sin. Some of you are thinking, "I'm never coming back to this church!" NOT going to do that, those nametags are too expensive we can't fit them in the budget. . . . yet :) How many of you would say, "Well I just wouldn't write my name on a nametag!" Isn't that interesting! Even if we've never committed the sin of Rahab, the truth is that all of us know that our sin is incredibly scandalous. So scandalous in fact that we'd rather our names be forgotten then our sin be remembered. Kids of John Wayne Gacy    What's so bad about Rahab is also what's so bad about us. But there's more...B) Her Sin is Especially Damaging Sometimes we talk about how "sin is sin", etc   All sin is equallydamning, but it's not equallydamaging. Hating your brother will send you to hell just as quickly as murdering him will But that doesn't mean you should just go ahead and kill your brother because murder causes greater earthly damage    Sexual sin is especially damaging to the sinner 1 Corinthians 6:15-20 -- Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Shall I then take the members of Christ and make them members of a prostitute? Never! Or do you not know that he who is joined to a prostitute becomes  one body with her? For, as it is written, “The two will become one flesh.” But he who is joined to the Lord becomes one spirit with him. Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is  outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body. Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit  within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.   The very example Paul gives -- the Prostitute -- is Rahab's profession! And again, it's not an occasional stumble into sexual sin. It's a committed lifestyle.   How we too have sinned against our own bodies   What's so bad about Rahab is also what's so bad about us. But there's more...   C) Her Faith is Surprisingly Sinful   The story of Rahab doesn't end with two spies staying in her house... The king of Jericho (probably more like what we would call a Mayor) hears that there are spies in his town He goes to Rahab and orders her to release the spies She hides the spies from the mayor, lies to him, and then after his cronies are gone she helps them to escape the city.   On two occasions the NT refers to this act of Rahab as evidence of saving faith: Hebrews 11:31 -- By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were  disobedient, because she had given a friendly welcome to the spies. James 2:25 --  And in the same way was not also Rahab the prostitute justified  by works when she received the messengers and sent them out by another  way? Isn't it interesting that Rahab's first and greatest act of faith is to tell a lie?What a contrast to some of the great acts of faith mentioned in the first few verses in Jesus' genealogy... Abraham, willing to sacrifice his son Isaac in obedience to God's command Isaac, willing to submit himself to his father on Mount Moriah, even when he didn't understand Jacob, wrestling with God at Bethel Boaz, marrying a Moabite woman and caring for her and her mother-in-law David, the giant-slayer who was a man after God's own heart And there's Rahab, whose great act of faith is surprisingly so tainted with sin   How we too are like Rahab, even our good works and acts of faith are tainted with sin! Righteousness is like filthy rags—but God loves you!!!  What's so bad about Rahab is also what's so bad about us. The message of Christmas isn't for the holy and the whole, but for sinners like Rahab, and like you and me. 2) What's So Great About Grace?   If we’re going to see what’s so great about grace in the life of Rahab, we need to notice...   A) Grace Withholds What Sin Rightly Deserves   Joshua 2:9-11 -- “I know that the LORD has given you the land, and that the fear of you has  fallen upon us, and that all the inhabitants of the land melt away before you. For we have heard how the LORD dried up the water of the Red Sea  before you when you came out of Egypt, and what you did to the two kings  of the Amorites who were beyond the Jordan, to Sihon and Og, whom you  devoted to destruction. And as soon as we heard it, our hearts melted, and there was no spirit left in any man because of you, for the LORD your God, he is God in  the heavens above and on the earth beneath.”   Rahab is fearful because she knows she deserves judgment “But in the cities of these peoples that the Lord your God is giving you for an inheritance, you shall save alive nothing that breathes, but you shall devote them to complete destruction, the Hittites and the Amorites, the Canaanites and the Perizzites, the Hivites and the Jebusites, as the Lord your God has commanded,” —Deuteronomy 20:16-17     Seems unfair! Guilty of being born in Jericho! Until you remember that she too is like Jericho We’re just like Rahab! Born into a city destined for destruction We can complain it’s not fair to be judged for Adam’s sin Until we look in the mirror and realize that we’re not just innocent citizens of Jericho, we’re willing participants    So what do we need to do? Just what Rahab did. In faith we need to ask for rescue...   Joshua 2:12-13 -- Now then, please swear to me by the LORD that, as I have dealt kindly with you, you also will deal kindly with my father's house, and give me a sure sign that you will save alive my father and mother, my brothers and sisters, and all who belong to them, and deliver our lives from death.”   I love their response...   “And the men said to her, "Our life for yours even to death! If you do not tell this business of ours, then when the Lord gives us the land we will deal kindly and faithfully with you."”—Joshua 2:14 I love their response... my life for yours JESUS!!!   God doesn’t give us what we deserve because He gave it to Jesus instead.  Born into this evil city of man Loved among the inhabitants of Jericho  Instead of devoting us to destruction, God devoted His own SonIf we’re going to see what’s so great about grace in the life of Rahab, we also need to notice...B) Grace Gives What Sinners Don't DeserveTwo things that we crave... Community—we want to belong Mission—we want a purpose    God gave both to Adam and Eve Be fruitful and multiply (Community) HHave dominion over the earth (Mission—display God’s glory all over the earth) But on this side of the fall, can we ever have those things again?   Because of grace Rahab gets both... Rahab gets a family (marries Salmon, has a baby named Boaz) Rahab gets a mission (display God’s glory all over the earth)   And because of grace, so do we . . . But not without a cost  Jesus gave up His perfect community with the Father so we could be adopted Jesus had to sacrifice His personal mission to the will of the Father (should’ve been born in palace, received glory and honor, etc.)   The message of Christmas isn't for the holy and the whole, but for sinners like Rahab, and like you and me.  

Katherine talks about the Israelite's entering the Promised Land and shares the importance of claiming our inheritance and living fulling in all God has freely given us.

Study Notes Ed Underwood Matthew Ketterling Joshua: Conquest and Settlement of the Promised Land “This law scroll must not leave your lips! You must memorize it day and night so you can carefully obey all that is written in it. Then you will prosper and be successful. I repeat, be strong and brave! Don’t be afraid and don’t panic, for I, the Lord your God, am with you in all that you do” (Joshua 1:8-9). In the historical book that bears his name, Joshua succeeds Moses and leads the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob across the Jordan into the Promised Land. The Book of Joshua transitions the story of God’speopleIsraelfromthePentateuchtotherestoftheirhistory. Theauthor’spurposeistogivean official account of the fulfillment of God’s promises to the patriarchs. Most conservative scholars feel Joshua wrote the book (24:26). As with several other Old Testament historical books, some later editor added a few statements and updated a few names. Joshua leads the nation on three military campaigns spanning a period of seven years in the first half of the book (1:1-13:7). His forces meet and defeat over 30 enemy armies. The second half documents the settlement of the land of Canaan (13:8-22). This conquest and settlement is the dramatic fulfillment of God’s promise to Abraham. The book closes with Joshua’s final encouragements to the nation and his farewell address (23-24). Born a slave in Egypt, Joshua is God’s choice to lead His people out of the wilderness wanders into the blessing God truly wanted for Israel in the land. To ensure that no Israelite would falsely conclude that the victories were due to Joshua’s abilities, Joshua’s name underscores the message of his book—the Lord is the Conqueror. Moses had changed his name from the Hoshea, “salvation” (Numbers 13:16 to Yehoshua (Numbers 13:16), “Yahweh Is Salvation.” He is also called Yeshua, a shortened form of Yehoshua. This is the Hebrew equivalent to the Greek name Iesou (Jesus)—a constant reminder that deliverance comes only through the Lord. The theme of Joshua is victory through obedient faith (1:8). We learn the importance of believing and acting on God’s Word. Of all the historical books only Joshua does not record a massive failure by Israel or its leadership. Joshua did everything the Lord told him to do (Joshua 11:15) and the Lord blessed the nation with complete victory (Joshua 11:23). From Day-to-Day Survival to Kingdom Victories: Moving Forward by Foolish Faith Joshua is the most positive book of the Old Testament. The reason is clear: This is the generation that believed and applied God’s Word to their lives. To the extent that they entrusted themselves to their God and His covenantal promises, they succeeded and prospered. I. CONQUEST: Will this generation succeed where their father failed? Under Joshua’s genius leadership 1 Messiah: A type of Christ—Joshua. Although there are no direct messianic prophecies in this historical book, Joshua is a type of Christ. His name Yeshua (“Yahweh Is Salvation”) is the Hebrew equivalent of the name Jesus. In his role of triumphantly leading his people into their possessions, he foreshadows the One who will bring “many sons to glory” (Hebrews 2:10). “Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ” (2 Corinthians 2:14; Romans 8:37). Joshua succeeds Moses and wins the victory unreached by Moses. Christ succeeds the Mosaic Law and wins the victory unreachable by the Law (John 1:17; Romans 8:2-4; Galatians 3:23-25; Hebrews 7:18-19). A. PREPARING FOR BATTLE: God prepares His people for the warfare just ahead. First, spies are once again sent before the nation (this time, however, only two spies) bringing back a positive report. Then God demonstrates His power and establishes Joshua as leader when Israel crosses the flood stage-Jordan with dry sandals. Physical monuments set up as constant reminders of God’s the nation’s faith and obedience bring unparalleled military success (1-13:7; 1:8-9; 11:23). 1 Geisler and T. Howe When Critics Ask, pg. 135-144; R. Wade God and the Canaanites on bible.org. Resources on apologetic issues of Joshua: G. Archer Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties, pg. 155-162; N.faithfulness and power. Finally, vulnerable to attack from Jericho, the men are circumcised and the nation celebrates the first Passover in the Land (1-5). Messiah: A picture of redemption—Rahab’s scarlet cord (Joshua 2:21). The scarlet cord illustrates safety through the blood (Hebrews 9:19-22). Note: Rahab, a gentile woman, a harlot, is found in Christ’s genealogy (Matthew 1:5). Messiah: The Preincarnate Christ—Commander of the army of the Lord (Joshua 5:15, Cf. Exodus 3:5). Joshua meets the Second Person of the Godhead who assures His general that the battle surely is the Lord’s! B. DEFEATING THE ENEMY: Three military campaigns—central, southern, northern—unite obedience and faith to bring victory after victory. A disobedient sinner brings the only defeat at Ai and an unwise oath with the Gibeonites will force them to disobey the command to obliterate the Canaanites (6-13:7). II. CONSOLIDATION (Settling): Joshua is growing old, and God tells His servant to divide the land among the twelve tribes. Much remains to be won. To complete the task, Joshua assigns territories to each individual tribe with instructions to possess the land completely (13:8-24:33; 24:24-25). A. SETTLING THE LAND: The allocation of lands east and west of the Jordan fulfills God’s promise to Abraham (Genesis 12-15). The amazing faith of Caleb shows as he asks for and receives the area promised him by Moses—Mount Hebron, a known Canaanite stronghold! Shiloh becomes the new center of Israel’s worship (13:8-21). B. FIERCE OBEDIENCE: Civil war is narrowly avoided between the tribes west of the Jordan and those on the eastern shore (Reubenites, Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh). Confusing an altar set up by the eastern tribes intended to honor Yahweh for an altar to a foreign god, the western tribes arrive with the full Israeli army ready to right the perceived wrong. Thankfully, a brief conversation clarifies the confusion but we are given a glimpse at the seriousness of Israel’s obedience to God at this time (22). III. SUCCESS IN THE LAND: Joshua reminds them of the simple formula for success—trust and obey the Lord. His moving words, “Choose you this day whom you will serve...as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord,” cause the people to renew the covenant (23-24). Two funerals and a burial! Along with the bodies of their two most prominent leaders that brought them into the Promised Land—Joshua and Eleazer—the nation buried the bones of Joseph, the greatest son of Jacob. What a reminder of God’s faithfulness to His promises (Genesis 50:24-25) during a difficult transition! IV. Foolish Faith? God’s directions to take the first city (Jericho) are absurd from a military viewpoint. The Lord does this to teach His people that success in battle will always be by His power and not their own cleverness and might (chapter 6). Where is God asking you to follow His absurd instructions today? That is, what kingdom victories is God calling you to that can only be won through foolish faith? A. Are you using “good caution” as a cover for unbelief? Are your calculations justifying disobedience? Foolish Faith ceases to be foolish when the all of reality is accounted for (5:13-15)! B. Is it really a matter of seeking greater clarity concerning God’s will or is it more an issue of faith in God’s power? C. What is the specific act of foolish faith God is calling you to trust Him in order to gain this Kingdom Victory? Write out a plan of action with very real and measurable steps.

2019-010-20 Evening Sermon

In Episode 18, “Reflect on the Victories” Kim begins with Joshua 12:1-24, noting the list of victories God has given to the Israelites. They are divided into those East of the Jordan River and those within the Promised Land. She asked listeners to print out the “Reflect on the Victories” worksheet and jot down victories as the podcast continued.   Kim began with the victories on the East side of the Jordan River (Deuteronomy 2:26-3:11) and then did a flyover review of the victories achieved as the Israelites made their way into the Promised Land (Joshua 1-11).   Take time to reflect on all God has brought you through and how He has molded your character during the process.   For further study on the book of Joshua, join Kim as she teaches “Finding Courage for Life's Battles: Let God Transform U through the Book of Joshua.”   To take her FREE 3-Day Online Bible Study entitled “Let  God Transform U through His Word: Why Is Personal Bible Study So Important to Your Christian Life?”.   Check out Kim's website at https://gettinghealthyall4hisglory.com for blog posts and her PDF Printable collection.   Remember, “It's Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”

Physical destruction, even as part of divine judgement, does not determine a person's eternal destiny.

The genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1:1-17 is so much more than a list of Jesus’ ancestors. It is the beginning of the good news about Jesus. Matthew does something quite extraordinary with the inclusion of the four women in Jesus’ genealogy–not because he included women, but because of who the women are. Right from the beginning, Matthew makes it clear who is included in the story of Jesus and that Jesus is not ashamed of people the world tends to sideline.THIS EPISODE’S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:The genealogy of Jesus is found in Matthew 1:1-17.The first two words in Greek of Matthew’s gospel are biblos geneseos. In the NIV translation these words are translated, “This is the genealogy….”A very literal translation of these word would be “book of genesis.”Matthew seems to be indicating that he’s going to tell the story of a new creation, a new creation that begins with the coming of Jesus.The genealogy of Jesus mentions four women.In ancient genealogies, women were mentioned if they ensured the purity of the person’s heritage or the person’s dignity. The women mentioned in Jesus’ genealogy do neither of these.The four women mentioned are Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba (“Uriah’s wife”). Tamar posed as a prostitute to get her father-in-law, Judah, to sleep with her (Genesis 38:6-26).Rahab was a prostitute who helped the Israelite spies who were scoping out the Promised Land (Joshua 2:1-6).Ruth was a Moabite (Ruth 1-4). Moabites were the descendants of Lot’s incestuous relationships with his daughters.Bathsheba (“Uriah’s wife) committed adultery with King David (2 Samuel 11:1-27).All four of these women were foreigners. Tamar was a Canaanite.Rahab was a Jerichoite.Ruth was a Moabite.Bathsheba, by marriage to her husband, was a Hittite.Jesus brings a mercy that is both deep and wide. It is deep because it is for all who are sinners.It is wide because it is for all people, for all the nations.By including these four women in Jesus’ genealogy, Matthew begins the story of his gospel by showing us that Jesus is not ashamed of sinners.RELEVANT RESOURCES AND LINKS:Matthew: A Commentary. Volume 1: The Christbook, Matthew 1-12. By Dale Bruner. This is a fantastic commentary that has been incredibly helpful to me over the years.To leave a review of Spiritual Life and Leadership: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spiritual-life-and-leadership/id1435252632— Links to Amazon are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through any of these links, I’ll receive a small commission–which will help pay for the Spiritual Life and Leadership podcast!

After many, many years in a foreign land and wandering around the wilderness, Israel finally enter Canaan and set about claiming their inheritance. God does a miracle, people hear of it and are afraid, and so on. Contact us! Email: scripturereadbadly@gmail.com Website: http://www.scripturereadbadly.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scripturereadb Instagram: @scripturereadbadly Leave us a voicemail: voicemail.scripturereadbadly.com Join … Continue reading 61: Entering the Promised Land! (Joshua 3-5)

In this talk from Joshua chapter 1 we look at Joshua’s leadership of Israel as they prepare to enter the promised land.

The Jericho military trusted in their own ingenuity; the Israelites' strategy came after an encounter with God. What are your "walls of Jericho"

Pastor Anthony reads from Joshua 1:1-11, 3:17. Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 9:20-21, Matthew 5:20

Change in leadership can be unsettling. When Moses died, God called Joshua to take over leading the Israelites into the Promised Land, into a place of settled-ness. Becoming a settler required great courage in overcoming the enemies and obstacles to receive the gift of land and rest.

Change in leadership can be unsettling. When Moses died, God called Joshua to take over leading the Israelites into the Promised Land, into a place of settled-ness. Becoming a settler required great courage in overcoming the enemies and obstacles to receive the gift of land and rest.