Why the Walls Fell Wall: Strength, protection, security Num. 13:28; Deut. 3:5.

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Why the Walls Fell Wall: Strength, protection, security Num. 13:28; Deut. 3:5

Jericho God’s blessing of victory – Josh. 6:2, 16, 20God’s blessing of victory – Josh. 6:2, 16, 20Jerusalem God’s curse against sin – Deut. 28:47-48, 52; 2 Chrn. 36:15-21God’s curse against sin – Deut. 28:47-48, 52; 2 Chrn. 36:15-21 A Tale of Two Cities The Church (Hebrews 12:22-23) Her walls are “Salvation” – Isa. 60:18 62:6 (26:1)Her walls are “Salvation” – Isa. 60:18 62:6 (26:1) Blessing or Curse? – Deut. 30:19-20 (Heb. 12:28-29)Blessing or Curse? – Deut. 30:19-20 (Heb. 12:28-29) 2

Jericho FAITH, Heb. 11:30FAITH, Heb. 11:30 –Stronger nations, yet Israel trusted God, Deut. 7:1; Josh. 1:5 –Our faith in God’s deliverance – 1 Jno. 5:4; Eph. 6:10-11 Jerusalem FAITHLESSNESS, Jer. 5:10-13FAITHLESSNESS, Jer. 5:10-13 –Unbelief, Jer. 16:10-13 –Didn’t trust God – Trusted walls, Deut. 28:52; Lam. 4:11-12 –What are we trusting & serving? Why the Walls Fell 3

Jericho OBEDIENCE, Heb. 11:30 (10:39)OBEDIENCE, Heb. 11:30 (10:39) –Responsive & submissive to God’s commands, Josh. 6:3- 5; Lk. 6:46; Heb. 5:9 Jerusalem DISOBEDIENCE, Jer. 16:11-12; 6:15-17DISOBEDIENCE, Jer. 16:11-12; 6:15-17 –Idolatry, hypocrisy, Isa. 29:13-14 –Wrong attitude about God’s word, Ezek. 33: –We must hear & heed, Jas. 1:21-25, 2 Ths. 1:8 Why the Walls Fell 4

Jericho PURITY, Josh. 3:5; 5:8-9PURITY, Josh. 3:5; 5:8-9 –Set themselves apart from defilement –Circumcision to identify them as God’s people, 2 Cor. 6:17-7:1 (Rom. 6:22) Jerusalem DEFILEMENT, Lam. 1:8-9; Isa. 59:1-4DEFILEMENT, Lam. 1:8-9; Isa. 59:1-4 –Sin breaches wall of protection, Ezek. 42:20; 44:23 (2 Pet. 2:20-22) –Cleanse ourselves & perfect holiness, 2 Cor. 7:1 Why the Walls Fell 5

Jericho SELF-DENIAL, Josh. 6:3-4SELF-DENIAL, Josh. 6:3-4 –No small task! –“Ridiculous!” (2 Kgs. 5:10-13) –Willingly sacrifice, Lk. 9:23 Jerusalem SELF-INDULGENCE, Ezek. 7:19SELF-INDULGENCE, Ezek. 7:19 –No protection in “day of the Lord’s wrath” (Zeph. 1:18); 1 Jno. 2:15-17; Eph. 5:3-7 –Self-control, Jas. 4:1-4 Why the Walls Fell 6

Victory in Christ Faith, obedience, purity & self-denialFaith, obedience, purity & self-denial Wrath of God Faithlessness, disobedience, defilement & self-indulgenceFaithlessness, disobedience, defilement & self-indulgence Blessing & Curse Set Before Us Deut. 11:26-28; Rom. 11:22 The Church Safety & Salvation Isaiah 60:18 The Church Safety & Salvation Isaiah 60:18 7