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Encouragement from God’s

Commission

Promises

Written Word

Commandment

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II. Follow the LeaderA. 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!

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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)

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C. God’s Written Word (vs. 6-9)

1. Joshua was to know God’s Word2. Joshua was to talk about God’s Word Deuteronomy 6:1-12; 1 Peter 3:153. 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

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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

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ApplicationsDo 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?

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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?

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