Joshua 1: Possessing the Promise - Revision history

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Wakefien: /* Possessing the promise requires strength of character (v. 5-9). */

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‎Possessing the promise requires strength of character (v. 5-9).

Wakefien: /* Joshua had been a spy 40 years earlier. */

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‎Joshua had been a spy 40 years earlier.

Wakefien: /* Moses the Servant of the Lord is used 16 times in the book of Joshua. */

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‎Moses the Servant of the Lord is used 16 times in the book of Joshua.

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Wakefien: /* Climbing with a rope is different */

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‎Climbing with a rope is different

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‎Image: Rock Climbing with a Rope

Wakefien: /* MTR: This week set aside a time to reflect on God and his program. */

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‎MTR: This week set aside a time to reflect on God and his program.

Wakefien: /* Posessing the promise requires strength of character (v. 5-9). */

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‎Posessing the promise requires strength of character (v. 5-9).

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 ====This is the fourth time the command to be strong and courageous has appeared in the chapter.====
 However, we must remember that it is God's strength and courage that we ultimately depend on.
 ===MTR: Ask yourself what steps you need to take if you are to be obedient.===

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 ==Possessing the promise requires strength of character (v. 5-9).==
+===Strength of Charachter comes from God===
 Let me start by being clear. I fully believe in total depravity. That is, each of us can only have character because of the work of God in our lives.
 Here is a fun fact for you. Joshua had his name changed. Did you know that?
 =====Look at Numbers 13:16, Joshua (Yahwe Saves) was originally named Hoshea (Salvation.=====
-Our Charachter comes from God.
+Our Character comes from God.

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 =====God promised to give every place where Joshua stepped=====
 Something significant to consider here.  Remember,
-=====Joshua had been a spy 40 years earlier.=====
+=====Joshua had been a spy 38 years earlier.=====
-Joshua knew the land and he also knew how hard conquering the land was going to be. Joshua was not being called to an easy task. Joshua was stepping into a monumental task with his eyes wide open. Joshua needed to remembers that God's promises are big and dependable.
+Joshua knew the land and he also knew how hard conquering the land was going to be. Joshua was not being called to an easy task. Joshua was stepping into a monumental task with his eyes wide open. Joshua needed to remember that God's promises are big and dependable.
 In fact,
 =====God promised extensive territory=====
 In fact, the actual territory possessed by Israel was much less (hence I believe there is a time coming when Israel will receive much more).

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 The phrase
 ====Moses the Servant of the Lord is used 16 times in the book of Joshua.====
-It was not that Moses was any special superhuman, no what made Moses great was that he was a servant of the Lord.
+It was not that Moses was any special superhuman. No, what made Moses great was that he was a servant of the Lord.
 It is important that we understand that we serve God and not any individual. God chooses to use individuals but his work is much bigger than any single individual. From early on in his ministry, God had already been preparing the person who would replace Moses. We read in
 ====Ex. 24:13; 33:11; Num. 11:28 that Joshua had served alongside Moses====
 and in

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 </blockquote>
-==Posessing the promise begins with depending on the promiser (v. 1-4).==
+==Possessing the promise begins with depending on the promiser (v. 1-4).==
 ===God's work is much bigger than any one individual (v. 1-2).===
 The phrase
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 </blockquote>
-==Posessing the promise requires strength of character (v. 5-9).==
+==Possessing the promise requires strength of character (v. 5-9).==
 Let me start by being clear. I fully believe in total depravity. That is, each of us can only have character because of the work of God in our lives.
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 =====For Joshua faithfulness to the word resulted in success and prosperity=====
 I cannot promise you that. What I can tell you is that God intends for you to live life in his Word and living life as God intends will result in joy.
-===God calls his servants to to place their confidence in him (v. 9).===
+===God calls his servants to place their confidence in him (v. 9).===
 Notice that God told Joshua
 ====do not be discouraged.====
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 </blockquote>
-==Posessing the promise is not an individual effort (v. 10-15).==
+==Possessing the promise is not an individual effort (v. 10-15).==
 ===God made people to join together with him in his work (v. 10-11)===
 Something that stands out to me here is that God was going to fight for Israel, we see this on multiple occasions in Joshua, but still, the people had tasks to complete.
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 </blockquote>
-==Posessing the promise is an act of obedience (v. 16-18).==
+==Possessing the promise is an act of obedience (v. 16-18).==
 ===Obedience involves taking action (v. 16).===
 I want you to notice the universal language that is used

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-'''Theological Proposition/Focus:'''
+'''Theological Proposition/Focus: God is a dependable promiser and provides his followers with the strength of character they need in order to join together with him in obedience.'''
-'''Homiletical Proposition/Application:'''
+'''Homiletical Proposition/Application: Possessing God's promises involves depending on the promiser, displaying strength of character, working as a team, and obedience'''
 =Introduction:=
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 ==Need: We need to realize that we are simply tools that God uses in his work.==
-==Preview: In Joshua 1 we will see that possessing God's promises involves depending on the promiser, displaying strength of character, working as a team, and obedience==
+==Preview: In Joshua 1 we will see that possessing God's promises involves depending on the promiser, displaying strength of character, working as a team, and obedience.==
 ==Setting the Stage:==

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 It is absolute insanity. My wife and I have done some rock climbing in gyms but when we visited China we had the opportunity to do some real climbing in the mountains. It is absolutely terrifying to climb up 60 feet of a vertical wall of rock looking down and seeing all the rocks that you can smash against. there are no soft mats to land on but at the same time, there really isn't any more danger. You see the rope is set and your partner is running the belay. As long as you are in line with the rope and the tension is right you are actually really safe.
 ====Climbing with a rope is different====
-Yes you might slip but that rope will catch you. You might miss a foot hold, that's okay. If your arms get tired you just stop and sit in the harness.
+Yes you might slip but that rope will catch you. You might miss a foothold, that's okay. If your arms get tired you just stop and sit in the harness.
 Joshua had a monumental task and God's response was just have strength of character and oh yeah, not even your own character rather use mine.
 ===MTR: Spend some dedicated time in with God this week.===

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 =====but God would be with them=====
 ===Image: Rock Climbing with a Rope===
-Have you ever watched the movie Free Solo? It is a documentary about a man who climbs El Capitan without any safety gear. It is absolute insanity. My wife and I have done some rock climbing in gyms but when we visited China we had the opportunity to do some real climbing in the mountains. It is absolutely terrifying to climb up 60 feet of a vertical wall of rock looking down and seeing all the rocks that you can smash against. there are no soft mats to land on but at the same time, there really isn't any more danger. You see the rope is set and your partner is running the belay. As long as you are in line with the rope and the tension is right you are actually really safe. Yes you might slip but that rope will catch you. You might miss a foot hold, that's okay. If your arms get tired you just stop and sit in the harness.
+====Have you ever watched the movie Free Solo?====
 Joshua had a monumental task and God's response was just have strength of character and oh yeah, not even your own character rather use mine.

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 ===MTR: This week set aside a time to reflect on God and his program.===
 =====The muddy swirling waters of life=====
+we must remember God and his program. We are not without hope as long as we are in alignment with God.

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 ==Posessing the promise requires strength of character (v. 5-9).==
-Let me start by being clear. I fully believe in total deparavity. That is, each of us can only have character because of the work of God in our lives.
+Let me start by being clear. I fully believe in total depravity. That is, each of us can only have character because of the work of God in our lives.
 ====We can be confident because God is competant.====
 ====We can be faithful because God is dependable====
 ====We can trust because God is truth====