1. The Adventure Begins Joshua 1:1-9 Encouragement from God’s Commission Promises Written Word Commandment

2. The Adventure Begins Joshua 1:1-9 II.Follow the Leader A.God’s Commission (vs.1,2) 1.A Sovereign Time 2.A Sorrowful Time A good attitude about sorrow A good principle about sorrow (Phil. 3:12-14) “Back to the past and a face to the future” 3.A Strategic Time Israel was ready! Canaan was ready! Jordan was ready!

3. The Adventure Begins Joshua 1:1-9 B.God’s Promises (vs. 3-6) 1.Israel would enter the land (vs. 3,4) God has given us “all spiritual blessings” Eph.1:3 We can’t stand still! Hebrews 6:1,2 2.Victory over the enemy (vs. 5) Similar promises given in the past God has given this promise to us today! Matthew 1:23 and 28:20; Romans 8:31 3. Divided land as an inheritance (vs. 6)

4. The Adventure Begins Joshua 1:1-9 C.God’s Written Word (vs. 6-9) 1.Joshua was to know God’s Word 2.Joshua was to talk about God’s Word Deuteronomy 6:1-12; 1 Peter 3:15 3.Joshua was to meditate on God’s Word Meditate means “to mutter” or “talk to yourself” Make it a part of you Deut. 17:18-20; Ps.1:2 4.Joshua was to obey God’s Word

5. The Adventure Begins Joshua 1:1-9 D.God’s Commandment (vs. 9) 1.God’s commands are God’s enablement 2.“For with God nothing shall be impossible.” “For no word from God shall be void of power.” Luke 1:37 ASV

6. The Adventure Begins Joshua 1:1-9 Applications Do you spend your time looking….. backward or forward? Are you claiming the promises of God? (Do you even know God’s promises for you!) Are you recognizing God’s presence… in your life?

7. The Adventure Begins Joshua 1:1-9 How is your walk with God? Do you know His Word? Do you talk His Word? Do you obey His Word? How is your muttering?

8. The Adventure Begins Joshua 1:1-9