Taking the Offensive pt3 Evolution of a Warrior Joshua 3:1-4:24

Define Disposition Disposition is the prevailing (main) outlook of one's mind as displayed in behavior. In other words, my behavior reflects my true outlook. Taking the Offensive pt3 Evolution of a Warrior

Define Radical Disposition Radical Disposition is tending or willing to MAKE EXTREME CHANGES in existing views, habits, circumstances, associations or institutions Merriam-Webster, I. (2003). Merriam-Webster's collegiate dictionary. Includes index. (Eleventh ed.). Springfield, Mass.: Merriam- Webster, Inc. Taking the Offensive pt3 Evolution of a Warrior

 Define Evolution: A continuing process of change from one state or condition to another or from one form to another. Taking the Offensive pt3 Evolution of a Warrior

As a Wanderer 1.No purpose/ no destiny 2.No Directives/aimless 3.Deviates in thought, desires, passions 4.Strays from course of action Taking the Offensive pt3 Evolution of a Warrior

How does a Warrior Evolve? o Test o Drills/ Maneuvers o Simulated Combat o Discipline Taking the Offensive pt3 Evolution of a Warrior

As a Warrior 1.Provided an objective/goal 2.Focused on directives 3.Disciplined in thought, desires, passions 4.Stays the course of action Taking the Offensive pt3 Evolution of a Warrior

Israel has Evolved – 40 yrs in the Wilderness Wilderness Means: – Test/Trials – Place of Training Taking the Offensive pt3 Evolution of a Warrior

Vs.3 …and they commanded the people, saying, “When you see the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God, and the priests, the Levites, bearing it, then you shall set out from your place and go after it. (Jos 3:3) God has taken a position as Commander- in-Chief (Kings went to War) Taking the Offensive pt3 Evolution of a Warrior

Vs.4…Yet there shall be a space between you and it, about two thousand cubits by measure. Do not come near it that you may know the way by which you must go, for you have not passed this way before.” (Jos 3:4) Over Familiarity Taking the Offensive pt3 Evolution of a Warrior

Vs.5…Then Joshua told the people, “Purify yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do great wonders among you.” (Jos 3:5) The core idea is that of “SEPARATION” from things that are unclean or common, that is, anything that would contaminate one’s relationship with a perfect God Taking the Offensive pt3 Evolution of a Warrior

Vs.9-11… So Joshua told the Israelites, “Come and listen to what the Lord your God says. 10 Today you will know that the living God is among you. He will surely drive out the Canaanites, Hittites, Hivites, Perizzites, Girgashites, Amorites, and Jebusites ahead of you. (Jos 3:9-11). God wants to outline who the real enemies are Taking the Offensive pt3 Evolution of a Warrior

 Eph 6: 12 For we * are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. (Eph 6:12). * * Some manuscripts read you. * Taking the Offensive pt3 Evolution of a Warrior

What are we fighting against: o Perverse Spirits o Lying Spirits o Spirit of Heaviness o Depressing Spirits o Spirit of Bondage o Seducing Spirits o Spirits of Deception o Spirit of Infirmity Taking the Offensive pt3 Evolution of a Warrior

What is your JORDAN? Taking the Offensive pt3 Evolution of a Warrior

Creating a Memorial Vs.4-7…So Joshua called together the twelve men he had chosen— one from each of the tribes of Israel. 5 He told them, “Go into the middle of the Jordan, in front of the Ark of the Lord your God. Each of you must pick up one stone and carry it out on your shoulder— twelve stones in all, one for each of the twelve tribes of Israel. 6 We will use these stones to build a memorial. In the future your children will ask you, ‘What do these stones mean?’ 7 Then you can tell them, ‘They remind us that the Jordan River stopped flowing when the Ark of the Lord’s Covenant went across.’ These stones will stand as a memorial among the people of Israel forever.” (Jos 4:4-7). Taking the Offensive pt3 Evolution of a Warrior