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Gene Cunningham - November 28, 2003

Joshua # 02 -- Jos 1:1-17

Joshua # 02 -- Jos 1:1-17

We go to the Word to learn about the Living Word. Rahab was a member of the heroes of faith in Hebrews 11 (Jos 2:1-10).



Seven elements of faith:





  1. we have to act on divine promises;


  2. we have to be spiritual invincibility (Jos 1:5) — if you are devoted to His plan you cannot be removed from this earth;


  3. Courageous faith is confidence in God;


  4. priority is given to God's Word (Jos 1:8-9);


  5. Do it (Jos 1:10-11);


  6. the spirit of the team (Jos 1:12-15);


  7. Voluntary availability (Jos 1:16-17).




Exodus generation failed to have faith (Heb 3:7-11) and put God to the test. 



Ways to fail:





  1. hardening your heart (Heb 4:12);


  2. react to trials by provoking God (e.g. complaining);


  3. Israel saw Gods works but never learned His ways (Psa 103:7);


  4. develop an evil heart of unbelief (Heb 3:12);


  5. persistence to death (Heb 3:17, 1Co 10:5).




God never sets us aside unless we set ourselves aside (Heb 10:38, Rom 8:28).



Seven characteristics of faith rest life:





  1. Faith rest begins by receiving and believing God's word (Heb 4:1);


  2. Realize that we should fear if we don't enter His rest;


  3. receive His word and mix with faith (Heb 4:3);


  4. be willing to give up our works for His (Heb 4:10);


  5. diligent study of the Word;


  6. dedication to a life of service;


  7. a boldness to claim God's promises (Heb 4:16).




Scripture References: Joshua 1:16-17, Hebrews 10:38, Joshua 1:12-15, Hebrews 3:17, Hebrews 4:16, Joshua 1:10-11, Hebrews 3:12, Hebrews 4:10, Joshua 1:8-9, Psalms 103:7, Hebrews 4:3, Joshua 1:5, Hebrews 4:12, Hebrews 4:1, Joshua 2:1-10, Hebrews 3:7-11, Romans 8:28

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