Joshua 22: Gracious Accountability
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- 1 Introduction:
- 2 Body
- 2.1 Remember, a job well done is not a license to turn from God (22:1-8).
- 2.1.1 The three and a half tribes had been faithful to support their fellow Israelites (1-4).
- 2.1.2 Joshua reminded the tribes to be careful to remain faithful to God (5).
- 2.1.3 The reward for a job well done was substantial (6-8).
- 2.1.4 Image: We often warn people to be safe after a major victory.
- 2.1.5 MTR: Determine not to let your spiritual guard down.
- 2.2 Remember, we are dealing with the God of the universe and the stakes are high (9-20).
- 2.3 Remember, accountability may mean we are challenged (21-29).
- 2.4 Remember, we don't always have all the information (30-34).
- 2.1 Remember, a job well done is not a license to turn from God (22:1-8).
- 3 Conclusion:
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Remember, a job well done is not a license to turn from God (22:1-8).
In verses 1-4 we are reminded that
The three and a half tribes had been faithful to support their fellow Israelites (1-4).
Recall that before ever entering the land of Canaan, Israel had been forced to fight with several nations on the East side of the Jordan. As you might expect, God had given complete victory. Three and a half of the tribes asked God for permission to inherit this land East of the Jordan and God granted their request under one condition. The three and a half tribes were expected to fight alongside their brothers in Canaan.
After seven years of fighting, the time had come for the 3.5 tribes to return.
In verse 4 Joshua gave his blessing for the tribes to return.
Joshua reminded the tribes to be careful to remain faithful to God (5).
The reward for a job well done was substantial (6-8).
Image: We often warn people to be safe after a major victory.
I remember my High School Graduation rehearsal. After rehearsal we were given quite the lecture and it has stuck with me. Every-year following rehearsal there are students who never get to see their actual graduation. The night before graduation they go to a party or something like that and the consequences are tragic.
