1. The Walls Fell
Joshua 6:1-5

2. The Walls Fell
Walls signify strength, protection and security. Numbers 13: 28; Deuteronomy 3:5
Two Cities, Two Walls
Jericho:
Prophesied. Joshua 6:2
Fulfilled. Joshua 6:16,20
Jerusalem:
Prophesied. Deuteronomy 28:47-48, 52; 30:11-20
Fulfilled. 2 Chronicles 36:15-21

3. Jericho

4. About 1400 BC
586 BC
814 years later

5. Why Did The Walls Fall? Jericho Jerusalem By Faith. Hebrews 11:30
Faithless. Deuteronomy 28:49-52; Jeremiah 5:10-13, 30-31; 6:10-17; 16:10-14; Lamentations 4:11-12
Application:
Our faith will overcome the world. 1 John 5:4
Trust God’s deliverance. Ephesians 6:10-11

6. Why Did The Walls Fall? Jericho Jerusalem
Obedience. Hebrews 11:30 Compassed the walls.
Disobedience. Jeremiah 16:11-12; 6:15-17
cf. Isaiah 29:13-14; Matthew 15:8-9
Ezekiel 33:30-32
Application:
We too must obey. Luke 6:46; Matthew 7:21; Hebrews 5:9; James 1:21-25; 2 Thessalonians 1:8

7. Why Did The Walls Fall? Jericho Jerusalem Purity. Joshua 3:5; 5:8-9
Defilement.
Lamentations 1:8-9
Isaiah 59:1-4
Zephaniah 3:1ff
Application:
We must remain pure. 2 Corinthians 6:17-7:1; 1 Peter 2:5, 9; 2 Peter 2:20; Romans 6:22

8. Why Did The Walls Fall? Jericho Jerusalem Indulgence. Ezekiel 7:19-22
Self-denial. Joshua 6:3-4; 600,000 Soldiers, Exodus 12:37 (cf. Naaman 2 Kings 5:10-13)
Indulgence. Ezekiel 7:19-22
Zephaniah 1:18
Application:
Deny self daily. Luke 9:23; cf. Ephesians 4:17ff
Self control. James 4:1-4
World does not satisfy. 1 John 2:15-17

9. Why Did The Walls Fall? Jericho Jerusalem Faith. Obedience. Purity.
Self-denial.
Faithless.
Disobedience.
Defilement.
Self-indulgence.

10. Conclusion: Wall of Safety is in His church. Hebrews 12:28 Choices:
Blessing and Cursing. Deuteronomy 11:26-28
Goodness and Severity. Romans 11:22; 2 Corinthians 5:11
Victory in Christ. (Faith, Obedience, Purity, & Self-denial)
Wrath from God. (Faithless, Disobedience, Defilement, Self- indulgence)
Faithful remnant blessed. Jeremiah 15:19-21; Isaiah 60:18
Wall of Safety is in His church. Hebrews 12:28