Life Sentence: Exodus 17:13 Hebrews 12:1-3; Exodus 33:7-11; 17:8-14 Joshua Life Sentence: Exodus 17:13 Hebrews 12:1-3; Exodus 33:7-11; 17:8-14

“Who is the most courageous person you know and why?”

“Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear – not absence of fear “Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear – not absence of fear.” –Mark Twain

“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway “Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.” –John Wayne  

“True heroism is remarkably sober, very un-dramatic “True heroism is remarkably sober, very un-dramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever the cost.” –tennis star, Arthur Ashe

(v. 7) …have success wherever you go (v. 8) …make your way prosperous and have success (v. 9) …God is with you wherever you go

DISCUSSION GUIDE 1. What is the literal meaning of Joshua’s name? The Lord is salvation.

DISCUSSION GUIDE 2. Why did Moses rename him from Hoshea to Joshua? Hoshea simply means ‘he has saved.’ Moses specified the Lord as the source of salvation.

DISCUSSION GUIDE 3. Search the following references to Joshua to gain some understanding into his character: (Exodus 24:13) Joshua was willing to serve (Exodus 32:17) Joshua was discerning (Exodus 33:11) Joshua was special to Moses (Num. 14:30, 38) Only Joshua and Caleb were spared (Num. 27:18-23) Moses commissioned Joshua to lead the people

DISCUSSION GUIDE 4. Why would Joshua be prepared to lead the Israelites to the Promised Land?

DISCUSSION GUIDE 5. Who has been a significant mentor in your life? Who have you mentored?

DISCUSSION GUIDE 6. In (Exodus 17:8-14) Joshua with the Lord’s help and under the instruction of Moses completely wiped out Amalek and his army even the remembrance of Amalek. How can the Lord do the same for you in things you need to conquer as a Christ-follower?

The land was already theirs; all they had to do was possess it. DISCUSSION GUIDE 7. What is the significance of the phrase, “I have given it to you” in (Joshua 1:3)? The land was already theirs; all they had to do was possess it.

DISCUSSION GUIDE 8. What promises are made at the end of each verse in (Joshua 6:7-9)? (v. 7) Have success wherever you go (v. 8) Make your way prosperous and have success (v. 9) God is with you wherever you go

9. How can these promises give you confidence today? DISCUSSION GUIDE 9. How can these promises give you confidence today?

DISCUSSION GUIDE 10. What principles of leadership did Joshua portray in (Joshua 1:10-15)? (v. 10) He acted immediately (v. 11) He planned logistically gathering provisions (v. 12-15) He reminded them of their responsibilities abiding by the law

DISCUSSION GUIDE 11. How can you utilize these principles when you are thrust in a leadership position?

DISCUSSION GUIDE 12. What are the principles for being an overcomer as outlined in (Hebrews 12:1-3)? (v. 1) We are not alone (v. 1) Confess sin (v. 1) Run with endurance (v. 2) Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus (v. 3) Do not give up

PRESCRIPTION FOR BEING AN OVERCOMER STEP 1 - BE TRUE TO YOURSELF STEP 2 - MAKE FRIENDSHIP A FINE ART STEP 3 - HELP OTHERS STEP 4 - BUILD A SHELTER AGAINST A RAINY DAY STEP 5 - MAKE EACH DAY YOUR MASTERPIECE STEP 6 - PRAY FOR GUIDANCE AND COUNT AND GIVE THANKS FOR YOUR BLESSINGS EVERY DAY STEP 7 - DRINK DEEPLY FROM GOOD BOOKS, ESPECIALLY THE BIBLE

These four principles will help us be servant leaders as we submit to God:   Three Strikes and You’re Not Out! There is always one more you can do to influence any situation in your favor . . . and after that, one more thing. When there is nothing wrong, there’s nothing wrong, except there’s nothing wrong. Trust your instincts.