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?