Joshua 22, Controversy - Revision history

Wakefien at 17:39, 3 January 2019

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‎Conclusions

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‎Introduction

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‎Conclusions

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‎Objectives

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‎Cause for Concern (22:10-20)

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‎Conclusions

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‎Mission Complete (22:1-10)

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 *What do verses 11 and 12 indicate about the response of the other tribes to the news of the alter?
-**They prepared for battle.  They gathered at Shiloh which 1 Samuel 4:3 indicates had become the religious center of the land.  In fact, god had commanded Israel to only sacrifice on one alter in Leviticus 17:8-9 (nothing indicates the two an a half tribes sacrificed on their large alter, it was probably really only a memorial).
+**They prepared for battle.  They gathered at Shiloh which 1 Samuel 4:3 indicates had become the religious center of the land.  In fact, God had commanded Israel to only sacrifice on one alter in Leviticus 17:8-9 (nothing indicates the two an a half tribes sacrificed on their large alter, it was probably really only a memorial).
 As we are going to see, God prevents the war but I want you to notice something.  These men have just finished seven years of war.  They are tired and deserve a break, yet they are willing to go to war if that is what it takes to preserve the holiness of God.  In our churches we are lazy, we will protect the holiness of God when it is convenient but if we are tired...

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	*How should we apply Proverbs 15:1 in every situation?		*How should we apply Proverbs 15:1 in every situation?
	*What is the mark of a believer in John 13:35?		*What is the mark of a believer in John 13:35?
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		+	People have landed on both sides of the fence regarding who takes the blame for being wrong in Joshua 22. In some sense, I don't think it really matters, maybe the eastern tribes should not have built the alter. Maybe the other tribes should not have jumped to a conclusion. But then again maybe the important thing to realize is that handling things with love and godliness has the proper results.

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		+	*What are some instances where someone might jump to a conclusion?

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 *The Church of Christ should be marked by unity but inevitably conflicts will arise.  What does Galatians 6:1 teach about handling conflict?
 *How should we apply Proverbs 15:1 in every situation?

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		+	*Students will see Godly ways to pursue the preservation of holiness.
		+	*Students will recognize the importance of unity.

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 **The tribes generously offer to redivide the land and provide for these tribes. This teaches us that this was nothing short but genuine concern and zeal for the Lord.
+*When we see a potential issue within the church, how should we respond?  How can we ensure that our response seeks God's glory and th preservation of holiness rather than self-serving desires?
 ==Restored Unity (22:21-34)==

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		+	*The Church of Christ should be marked by unity but inevitably conflicts will arise. What does Galatians 6:1 teach about handling conflict?
		+	*How should we apply Proverbs 15:1 in every situation?

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	***יהוה Yahweh (Lord)		***יהוה Yahweh (Lord)

		+	*According to verses 24-30, what was the motive behind building the alter?
		+	**The eastern tribes did not want the geographic separation to ever provide a theological separation between the people.
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		+	*While admirable we also must realize that god had already established a means of protecting the unity of the nation. According to Exodus 23:17 what had God already done to protect the unity?
		+	**God had already mandated that all the males return to a central location for worship three times a year. The unity of the nation was not their culture or artifacts, the unity was God Himself.
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		+	*According to verses 30-34, how did the conflict end?
		+	**The explanation appeased the people and they were able to stand united.



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 *According to numbers 32, what deal had the tribes of Rueben and Gad made?
 **Rueben and Gad had made a deal to stay on the east side of the Jordan.  However, they would help with the conquest of the land.
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+The soldiers had spent 7 years in battle probably away from heir families and homes.  Now, with the battle complete, the men were allowed to return home.
 ==Restored Unity (22:21-34)==
 =Conclusions=