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Opening Story

Review from New Year’s Eve

John 1:1 CSB

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Word - logos - word, message

word - dabar - command, speech or event

We must be in the Word, it is an event.

Text

Joshua 1:7 NLT

7 Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in everything you do.

Strong and very courageous.

obey all the instructions - Books of Moses

right or left - God’s Word doesn’t change

successful in everything you do.

God is speaking to Joshua here not to Israel.

Not necessarily earthly success.

Joshua 1:8 NLT

8 Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.

continually - to walk/live a certain way

meditate is to fill your mind with scripture not to empty your mind

obey - responsibility

only then will you prosper and succeed

Joshua 1:9 NLT

9 This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Joshua is getting ready for a big day here, he is getting ready for war.