1. GROWING THROUGH LIFE’S CHALLENGES

2. GROWING THROUGH LIFE’S CHALLENGES
OVERWHELMING RESPONSIBILITY

3. Bible Reading
Joshua 1:1-18

4. Bible Reading
Joshua 1:1-18 “…Moses my servant is dead…” Joshua 1:2

5. Bible Reading
Joshua 1:1-18 “…Moses my servant is dead…” Joshua 1:2 “…mouth to mouth, clearly & not in riddles…” Numbers 12:8

6. Bible Reading
Joshua 1:1-18 “…Moses my servant is dead…” Joshua 1:2 “…mouth to mouth, clearly & not in riddles…” Numbers 12:8 “…LORD called Moses to the top of the mountain…” Exodus 19:20

7. Bible Reading
Doubt ‘am I the right person? Is this of God?’ Inadequacy ‘am I good enough? What do I know?’ Out of my depth ‘where do I start? How do I get going?’

8. Be Strong & Courageous

9. Be Strong & Courageous Joshua 1:3-5
Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given to you, just as I promised to Moses. [4] From the wilderness and this Lebanon as far as the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites to the Great Sea toward the going down of the sun shall be your territory. [5] No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you.

10. Be Strong & Courageous #1. God has Promised an Inheritance
to His People

11. God has promised an inheritance to His people…
Joshua 1:6 6 Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit that land that I swore to their fathers to give them.

12. God has promised an inheritance to His people…
in the fact that God promised, they had every right to be there.

13. God has promised an inheritance to His people…
in the fact that God promised, they had every right to be there.
(2) take confidence that you have God’s backing in the claim.

14. God has promised an inheritance to His people…
Crossing the Jordan chapter 3 Jericho’s destruction chapter 6 Achins sin & Israel’s defeat at Ai chapter 7 The Gibeonite Deception chapter 9

15. God has promised US an inheritance as His people…

16. God has promised US an inheritance as His people…
…life of abundance John 10:10 …life of representation 2 Corinthians 5:20 …life of proclamation Mark 16:15

17. God has promised US an inheritance as His people…
…life of abundance John 10:10 IN him …life of representation 2 Corinthians 5:20 …life of proclamation Mark 16:15

18. God has promised US an inheritance as His people…
…life of abundance John 10:10 IN him …life of representation 2 Corinthians 5:20 FOR Him …life of proclamation Mark 16:15

19. God has promised US an inheritance as His people…
…life of abundance John 10:10 IN him …life of representation 2 Corinthians 5:20 FOR Him …life of proclamation Mark 16:15 TO Him

20. God has promised US an inheritance as His people…
Romans 4:20-21 He [Abraham] staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; [21] And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.

21. God has promised US an inheritance as His people…
Hebrews 11:24-25 By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; [25] Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season…

22. God has promised US an inheritance as His people…
1 Thessalonians 5:24 He who calls you is faithful; He will surely do it.

23. God has promised US an inheritance as His people…
1 Thessalonians 5:24 He who calls you is faithful; He will surely do it. Luke 9:1; 10:19 He called the twelve together and gave them power and authority… Behold I have given you authority…

24. Be Strong & Courageous

25. Be Strong & Courageous #2. In Obedience to God’s Word
there will be Success

26. In Obedience to God’s Word there is Success…
Joshua 1:7 7 Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or the left, that you may have good success wherever you go.

27. In Obedience to God’s Word there is Success…
Joshua 1:7 7 Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or the left, that you may have good success wherever you go. Mosaic Covenant

28. In Obedience to God’s Word there is Success…
Deuteronomy 28 vs.1-14 Obedience = Blessing vs Disobedience = Cursing

29. In Obedience to God’s Word there is Success…
Deuteronomy 28 vs.1-14 Obedience = Blessing vs Disobedience = Cursing Covenantal Relationship

30. In Obedience to God’s Word there is Success…
Deuteronomy 28 vs.1-14 Obedience = Blessing vs Disobedience = Cursing Contractual Manipulation

31. In Obedience to God’s Word there is Success…
God’s Heart: Zechariah 2:8 “…he who touches you touches the apple of His eye.”

32. In Obedience to God’s Word there is Success…
God’s Heart: Zechariah 2:8 “…he who touches you touches the apple of His eye.” God’s Standards: Psalm 99:9 “Exalt the LORD our God and worship at His holy mountain; for the LORD our God is holy.”

33. In Obedience to God’s Word there is Success…
God’s Heart: Zechariah 2:8 “…he who touches you touches the apple of His eye.” God’s Standards: Psalm 99:9 “Exalt the LORD our God and worship at His holy mountain; for the LORD our God is holy.” God’s uniqueness: 1 Samuel 2:2 “There is none holy like the LORD, for there is none besides you; there is no rock like our God”

34. In Obedience to God’s Word there is Success…
God is Love: 1 John 4:8 God’s Standards: Romans 7:7 God’s Discipline: Hebrews 12:6 God’s Calling: Isaiah 1:18 Jeremiah 3:12 Hebrews 10:17

35. Be Strong & Courageous

36. Be Strong & Courageous
#3. for God is ever
Present with us

37. For God is ever Present with us…
Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.

38. For God is ever Present with us…
Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. Romans 8:31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

39. For God is ever Present with us…
Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. Romans 8:37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.

40. How do we grow through overwhelming responsibility…

41. How do we grow through overwhelming responsibility…
Joshua grew in his role of responsibility:

42. How do we grow through overwhelming responsibility…
Joshua grew in his role of responsibility:
#God has Promised an Inheritance to His People
#In Obedience there is Success
#God is Present with Us

43. How do we grow through overwhelming responsibility…
Joshua grew in his role of responsibility:
#It was God’s task… A growth in understanding
#In Obedience there is Success
#God is Present with Us

44. How do we grow through overwhelming responsibility…
Joshua grew in his role of responsibility:
#It was God’s task… A growth in understanding
#It was God’s way… A growth in dependence
#God is Present with Us

45. How do we grow through overwhelming responsibility…
Joshua grew in his role of responsibility:
#It was God’s task… A growth in understanding
#It was God’s way… A growth in dependence
#It was God’s presence… A growth in intimacy

46. How do we grow through overwhelming responsibility…
Joshua grew in his role of responsibility:
#It was God’s task… A growth in understanding

47. How do we grow through overwhelming responsibility…
Joshua grew in his role of responsibility:
Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
#It was God’s task… A growth in understanding

48. How do we grow through overwhelming responsibility…
Joshua grew in his role of responsibility:
1 Corinthians 10:31
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
#It was God’s task… A growth in understanding

49. How do we grow through overwhelming responsibility…
Joshua grew in his role of responsibility:
#It was God’s way… A growth in dependence

50. How do we grow through overwhelming responsibility…
Joshua grew in his role of responsibility:
John 15:4
Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.
#It was God’s way… A growth in dependence

51. How do we grow through overwhelming responsibility…
Joshua grew in his role of responsibility:
Philippian 4:13
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
#It was God’s way… A growth in dependence

52. How do we grow through overwhelming responsibility…
Joshua grew in his role of responsibility:
#It was God’s presence… A growth in intimacy

53. How do we grow through overwhelming responsibility…
Joshua grew in his role of responsibility:
John 17:3
And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.
#It was God’s presence… A growth in intimacy

54. How do we grow through overwhelming responsibility…
Joshua grew in his role of responsibility:
Philippians 3:10
that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,
#It was God’s presence… A growth in intimacy

55. How do we grow through overwhelming responsibility…
#It is God’s task… A growth in understanding
#It is God’s way… A growth in dependence
#It is God’s presence… A growth in intimacy

56. How we grow through overwhelming responsibility…
#It is God’s task… A growth in understanding
#It is God’s way… A growth in dependence
#It is God’s presence… A growth in intimacy

57. GROWING THROUGH LIFE’S CHALLENGES