Joshua: Faithful Servant

Introduction:

(1)    Joshua’s name means “salvation.”

(2)    He was the son of Nun and of the tribe of Ephraim (cf. Num. 13.8).

Discussion:

I.                   Faithful as a Servant

A.    He is introduced as a servant to Moses during the war with the Amalekites (Exod. 17.8-13).

B.     He was privileged to journey with Moses on Mt. Sinai (Exod. 24.12-13).

C.     He was one of the 12 spies who spied out the Promised Land (Num. 32.12; Num. 13).

II.                Faithful as a Leader

A.    In Num. 27.18-23, he was commissioned to succeed Moses (Appointed – Dt. 31.1-8).

B.     He led Israel across the Promised Land.

C.     The key to his success:

1)      Strong

2)      Obedient

3)      Knowledgeable

4)      Fearless (Josh. 1.5-10)

E.g., Josh. 24.15

Conclusion:

(1)    Will you be faithful in the role that God has for you?

(2)    If so, then you will be rewarded (Rev. 2.10).