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Jericho is a part of the symbolism that speaks of the transition of the tribes from wilderness refugees to possessors of a land of their own as an inheritance from God.

THE WALLS OF JERICHO

Archaeological excavations have discovered that Jericho actually had two walls about thirty feet high.

The outer wall was six feet thick, and the inner twelve feet, with a twelve to fifteen foot space between them.

The city itself was relatively small, and, as it became crowded, people built their houses between the walls.

Rahab’s house was obviously one of these, with a window on the outside wall.

The excavated walls and city show signs of violent destruction.

Joshua is one of the greatest examples of a disciple thats committed to following leadership, Its documented that Moses had two sons prior to returning to Egypt, these sons had great pedigree with grand father Jethro and pops Moses..

But as much as it might make sense to have a family member take over in ministry thats not always what God wants.

Many ministries are suffering today because they didn’t allow God to choose the next top leader..

7 But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the †outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.

7 But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on mhis countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the †outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the nheart.

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& 20:12.

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The Holy Bible: King James Version.

(2009).

(Electronic Edition of the 1900 Authorized Version., ).

Bellingham, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.

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It’s not a surprise to me when i see babies like Kortney & Zariah watching me, and toddlers like Mel-mel and Mekalya & Gabrial loving on me.. It’s that pure heart..

And one of them could be the next leader of this ministry…But who and how would we be able to determine??

When you study great leaders in the bible David, Elisha, Joshua, Joseph, Peter & Paul the thing that stands out the most is they where great followers...

So Joshua is chosen by God to be the next leader, and so far he has done a wonderful job leading the people to the promise..

I want to pull from a few chapters some nuggets to prepare us for whats next..

You ready to walk with me?

First Let Me Point This Out: Leadership in the wrong hands is like a child handling a hand gun.

There will be many casualties

We left at the manna ceasing, to one of the greatest experiences/encounters as the leader he has is

We left at the manna ceasing, Now we are at one of the greatest experiences/encounters Joshua has as the leader..

And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man over against him with his sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, Art thou for us, or for our adversaries?

14 And he said, Nay; but as ||captain of the host of the Lord am I now come.

And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said unto him, What saith my lord unto his servant?

15 And the captain of the Lord’s host said unto Joshua, Loose thy shoe from off thy foot; for the place whereon thou standest is holy.

And Joshua did so.

13 And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood qa man over against him rwith his sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, Art thou for us, or for our adversaries?

14 And he said, Nay; but as ||captain of the host of the Lord am I now come.

And Joshua sfell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said unto him, What saith my lord unto his servant?

15 And the captain of the Lord’s host said unto Joshua, tLoose thy shoe from off thy foot; for the place whereon thou standest is holy.

And Joshua did so.

The Only Side You Should Be On Is the Lord’s

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What we see in this text is that it was 3 sides, Josh Side, his enemies side and the Lords side.

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Saul thought when he was persecuting the Christians he was right in doing so, Jesus stopped him and told him he was wrong..

But had the Christians tried to fight back at Saul they would have been just as wrong.. (So who’s Side are you On) See there are three sides to every story..

Your Side, there side and the truth!!

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Josh is no stranger to visitations from the Lord he was always near Moses when the Lord showed up, but this is different Moses is dead and he is in charge..

And the Captain of the Lord Of Host arrives

And Joshua sfell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said unto him, What saith my lord unto his servant?

The Holy Bible: King James Version.

(2009).

(Electronic Edition of the 1900 Authorized Version., ).

Bellingham, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.

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And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said unto him, what saith my Lord.

In every texted you read men who encounter angles and when they attempt to worship them, they are quickly told to get up!!

Because Only God is to be worshiped.

So why did the Captain allow him to worship him???

Also The Captain instructs him to take his shoes off.. ( play the clip)

How we come before a Holy God is important!!

The writer of Joshua doesn’t tell us what the Captain said, we just jump to chapter 6..

Following The Directions Is Mandatory For Success

What ever you do don’t become drunk with success

Lk 10:17-

17 And ythe seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, zeven the devils are subject unto us through thy name.

18 And he said unto them, aI beheld Satan as lightning bfall from heaven.

19 Behold, I give unto you power cto tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, dthat the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because eyour names are written in heaven.

So Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel (the place was under seige)

The Lord had given into the hand of Joshua: Jericho, the king, the mighty men of valour.

But instructions where given and needed to be followed.. Now remember Josh got the instructions and was required to honor them..

These are the instructions:

ALL the soldiers march around the city once a day for 6 days , seven priest will carry rams horns ahead of the ark, But the seventh day they must march around the city seven times while the priest blow their horns .

When they hear a Long blast on the horn, all the troops must shout very loudly.

The Wall around the city will collapse.

Then the troops must charge straight ahead into the City.”

10 verse States Joshua ordered the troops, Don’t shout, make any noise, or let one word come out your mouth until i tell you to shout.

Can i tell you that God has no respect of persons who he blesses.

But the one that honor’s instruction you will see favor & blessing seeping in every area of their lives..

Our Obedience, Faith & Sacrifice will propel us into the next dimension..

I think This is Good Time To Look Back Over our lives just this last six months to see how good God has been.

He has seiged up the enemy, he has stopped, blocked & rebuked the devour for our sakes..

And i just wonder is their anybody up in here can praise God on gp… general principles.

just cause... 1.

He woke you up this morning, 2. just cause he woke me up this morning, 3. just Because he woke me Up This Morning.

4. Because he has given us the City....

I need everyone one that lives on the level of Faith, Obedience & Sacrifice on the count of 3 give God your best praise.. so if you have to loose your wig, loosen your belt, take your shoes off, put your baby down, throw your tablet in the seat..

Because this praise is for The Wall of resistance in your life..

The wall of resistance in this Church, this praise is an indicator that by any means necessary Im going to get whats mine from God.....

Wait did you realize the law of first fruit & tithing are strongly connected to this Chapter?

Joshua said to the troops, “Shout, because the LORD has given you the city! 17 The city has been claimed by the LORD.

Everything in it belongs to the LORD.

17 And the city shall be ||accursed, even it, and all that are therein, to the LORD:

Anything that belongs to God but is used for other purpose’s is accursed..

So that fruit Eve ate was God’s/what happen curse…

Only Rehab the harlot shall live, she and all that are in her house, because she hid the spies.

So we see first fruits, Tithing and Now Covenant

23 And the young men that were spies went in, and brought out Rahab, nand her father, and her mother, and her brethren, and all that she had; and they brought out all her †kindred, and left them without the camp of Israel.