The Story Finding Your Story in God’s Story “The Battle Begins” Series 1 - God Forms His People

Review Chapter 6 “Wandering” Series 1 - God Forms His People

I. Making God Known Time to possess the land Joshua 1:2 The time has come Time of wandering complete Numbers 14:34 (NLT) 34 “‘Because your men explored the land for forty days, you must wander in the wilderness for forty years—a year for each day, suffering the consequences of your sins. Then you will discover what it is like to have me for an enemy.’

Time of judgment on the nations Genesis 15:16 (NLT) 16 After four generations your descendants will return here to this land, for the sins of the Amorites do not yet warrant their destruction.” Lead these people to possess the Land

A faith-filled redemption – Rahab the prostitute – Joshua 2

Hid the spies Fear of the Lord – we have heard…

Hebrews 11:31 (NLT) 31 It was by faith that Rahab the prostitute was not destroyed with the people in her city who refused to obey God. For she had given a friendly welcome to the spies. Salvation among a nation being judged by God

Among the linage of Jesus Matthew 1:5 (NLT) 5 Salmon was the father of Boaz (whose mother was Rahab). Boaz was the father of Obed (whose mother was Ruth). Obed was the father of Jesse. Jesse was the father of King David. God revealing himself a blessing to all nations

Another water crossing – Joshua 3 Joshua 3:9-13

You will know God is among you He will drive out the people Joshua 5:1 (NLT) 1 When all the Amorite kings west of the Jordan and all the Canaanite kings who lived along the Mediterranean coast heard how the LORD had dried up the Jordan River so the people of Israel could cross, they lost heart and were paralyzed with fear because of them.

The Conquest of Jericho – Joshua 6

Instructions from the Lord – Commander of the Lord’s Army Battle strategy Things separated for the Lord’s treasury

The Conquest of Jericho – Joshua 6 His reputation spread - His reputation spread - Joshua 6:27 (NLT) 27 So the LORD was with Joshua, and his reputation spread throughout the land.

Eventual conquest of Ai – Joshua 7-8

Deception from lack of consultation – Joshua 9:14-15 Gibeonites peace treaty

Defeating the Armies – Joshua The day the sun stood still

Supernatural victories – “Surely the Lord fought for Israel that day.”

Defeating the southern armies Defeating the northern armies

Distribution of lands – Joshua 13-22

II. A Covenant Renewed Joshua The choice is yours

Adam and Eve

Moses – Deuteronomy 28-30

Joshua 24 This is what I have done for you This is how I want you to respond Chose today whom you will serve

Upper Story – God making his identity known through his people Lesson on who “His People” are – Rahab How are you and we as a church making God known in our schools, businesses, recreation and service to the needy?

Lower Story – what are you doing with the dedicated things? Tithes and offerings Talents given to do business till the master returns