The Unstoppable Church: Commission

Joshua 1

Commission often equals “Great Commission”

Joshua called by God; set apart by Moses; commissioned to deliver Israel into God’s desired future.

Thesis: There can be no commitment to the Great Commission without a great commitment to God’s pattern of leadership.

God Speaks to His Leader (1)

Joshua encouraged by God’s presence (vv. 5, 9).

Joshua empowered by God’s Word (7-8).

· Be challenged by the Word

· Find courage from the Word

The call of God; being set apart by God’s leaders; humbling.

His Leader Speaks to the People (10-11)

Follow the flow of communication:

· God called Joshua…

· Joshua gave vision to the leaders…

· The leaders gave expectations to the people…

· The people committed to leadership.

Call…Vision…Expectations…Commitment. The same pattern …

“Three days” suggests resurrection. A new beginning!

The People Speak to His Leader (16-18)

How wonderful when God’s people honor God by respecting, trusting, and following God’s called, ordained, and commissioned leaders.

They united around their leader. No division; “Moses vs. Joshua.”

· Division is always ungodly, no matter the motive!

· One who chooses to fight against or struggle with God’s called is fighting against God! (18a).

They embraced their new leader:

· They prayed for him (17).

· They encouraged him (18b)

Conclusion

Call…Vision…Expectations…Commitment