OUT OF EGYPT AND INTO THE BATTLE PART II Conquering Canaan One Enemy at a Time

CANAAN – THE PROMISED LAND THE LAND FLOWING WITH MILK AND HONEY THE LAND PROMISED AS AN INHERITANCE FOR GOD’S PEOPLE THE LAND ISRAEL WAS GOING TO AFTER DELIVERANCE FROM EGYPT THE LAND OF ISRAEL’S ENEMIES

THE PROMISED LAND It is a land/life identified or defined as: LIFE IN THE SPIRIT LIVING IN VICTORY THE HIGHER CHRISTIAN LIFE

THE PROMISED LAND THIS LAND INCLUDES SUCH ACTIVITIES AS: PRAYER FASTING WORSHIP (PESONAL AND CONGREGATIONAL) TITHING AND GIVING OFFERINGS AND ALMS WITNESSING SERVICE: IN THE CHURCH AND IN THE COMMUNITY STUDYING THE SCRIPTURES HOLY LIVING REFRAINING FROM SIN

THE PROMISED LAND IT IS A LIFE IDENTIFIED BY: THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT A MEEK AND QUIET SPIRIT HOLY CONVERSATION A HOLY LIFE-STYLE MODESTY IN ALL ACTIVITIES AND APPREANCES OF LIFE A CROSS CHARIOTS

THE PROMISED LAND IT IS AN OCCUPIED LAND. A LAND WHERE THE ENEMY IS INTENT ON KEEPING YOU AND ME FROM ABIDING THERE. A LAND WHERE THE PRESENCE OF GOD IS MOST ENJOYED AND THE BLESSINGS OF GOD ABOUND. A LAND WE MUST FIGHT TO OCCUPY AND MAINTAIN.

CANAANITES POLYTHESITC: Believed in many gods and goddesses El Elyon (The Most High) was only one of the many Notorious gods mentioned in scripture are: Molech, Dagon, and Baal

Although the Canaanite religion has died out there has been a modern day revival of its ancient worship. Two groups emerged in the 1990’s” Canaanite Sanctuary Sacred Path

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Hittites Super power located in modern day Turkey, Syria, and Iraq with fringe elements in Canaan. Abraham purchased his burial plot from Ephron, a Hittite. Hittites served as high ranking military officials in King David’s Army. Storm gods were prominent in their religion with one of the main gods known as “The Conqueror” or “King of Heaven

Amorites A subculture of the Canaanites People of great stature (almost giants) Occupied the land East and West of the Jordan River The first enemies Israel encountered on their way to the promised land.

Perizzites Located in the hill country that was allotted to Judah and Benjamin. They were conquered but not destroyed Later enslaved by King Solomon Israel intermarried with them and adopted their idolatress practices

Hivites Located in the mountainous region from Jerusalem northward to Syria Renown for deceiving Joshua (Joshua 9:3-27) Israel entered into a covenant with them. They remained in the promised land as a reminder of a failed conquest due to a illegitimate covenant The deceiver remained

Jebusites Subculture of the Amorites Occupied the mountains around Jerusalem Defeated but not dislodged Religion was similar to Israel’s - same God: El Elyon This is possibly why they remained Finally conquered by King David Two prominent Palestinian leaders claim they are descendants of the Jebusites: Yasir Arafat, Faisal Husseini

THE PROMISED LAND In order to begin occupying the land one must: Make the decision to go to battle. Identify the first enemy you will encounter. Prepare for the battle. Fight to win.

OUT OF EGYPT AND INTO THE BATTLE PART II Conquering Canaan One Enemy at a Time