The LORD Commissions Joshua

Northwest Bible Church – June 23, 2024 – Joshua – Alan Conner

Josh. 1:1-9

The LORD Commissions Joshua

Intro

A. THE LORD’S CHARGE TO JOSHUA (Joshua 1:1-4).

1. The call of Joshua (Joshua 1:1-2).    

2. The command and the gift (Joshua 1:2).   

3. The confirmation (Joshua 1:3).   

4. The boundaries of the land (Joshua 1:4).  

B. THE LORD’S COMMITMENT TO JOSHUA (Joshua 1:5).

1. Lifelong victory (Joshua 1:5a).   

2. Lifelong presence of God (Joshua 1:5b).  

C. THE LORD’S CHALLENGE TO JOSHUA (Joshua 1:6-9).

1. Be strong and courageous, GOD’S PROMISE (Joshua 1:6).

2. Be strong and courageous, GOD’S PRECEPTS (Joshua 1:7-8).    

a. Speak it -     

b. Meditate on it - 

c. Obey it -

d. Then you will be prosperous and have success.   

3. Be strong and courageous, GOD’S PRESENCE (Joshua 1:9).

APPLICATION

1. Leaders 

2. Church

3. Christ

Discussion questions:  How did the LORD in this passage give Joshua confidence?  What applications can we make for our lives from this passage?  How is Joshua a picture of Jesus?