Committed to a Courageous Faith

Introduction to the book of Joshua

A courageous faith obeys and sees the Lord’s promises fulfilled.

 I. Five themes to help us understand God’s message in Joshua:

A. L____________, 1:2-4, 6

1. The issue of ‘Holy War,’

a. J______________ for wickedness

See Genesis 15:16; Deuteronomy 9:4-6; 12:29-31

b. P_____________ from wickedness

See Deut. 7:6; 18:9-13; 20:16-18; Josh. 23:12-13

B. L_________, 1:7-8

See Exodus 19:5-6

C. L_________, 23:11

1. Love the true God, not false gods, Joshua 23:6-8, 11

2. Choose life not death, Deuteronomy 30:15-20

D. L________________, 1:5-9; 21:43, 45; 23:3

E. L_______________, 1:5-6, 9

II. These are exciting days; proceed with courageous faith!