Joshua 18-19: Don't be content with partial victory

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Theological Proposition/Focus: God desires his people to be Christ-like and continues to push us forward in growth.

Homiletical Proposition/Application: We have a tendency to declare victory once we have finished the easy part. In our spiritual growth, we must not declare victory simply because we are ready to be done.

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Setting the Stage:

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Don't settle for a purposeless nomadic existence (18:1-3).

Understand the true freedom of Psalm 46:10

we are free to pursue Spiritual growth since the cares of the world are not our primary concern.

Understand the object of value in Luke 10:38-41.=

Luke 10:38-42 teaches us not that activity is bad, but that relationship is more important than activity. We should pursue a deep and abiding relationship with Jesus.

MTR: Ask yourself, where have I prematurely ended the fight?

Take note of the blessing that God is offering (18:4-7)

The fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23)

Love

Joy

Peace

Forbearance

Kindness

Goodness

Faithfulness

Gentleness

Self-Control

MTR: Take a minute and dream, pick an area of Spiritual growth and imagine what it might look like to grow in this area.

Take action to realize the blessing that God is offering (18:8-10).

A recipe for growth (2 Peter 1:5-8)

faith + virtue

virtue + knowledge

knowledge+slef-control

self-control + steadfastness

steadfastness+godliness

godliness+brotherly love

brotherly love + love

Always pressing forward, Phil 3:12-14.

MTR: In consultation with God, develop a plan to grow spiritually.