SF439 - GOD'S WRECKING CREW (Joshua 5 13-6 21)

SF439

GOD'S WRECKING CREW

Joshua 5:13-6:21

INTRODUCTION

Sermon Background

Children of Israel on the move in Canaan

Jericho was a great city - impossible fortress

Would require supernatural intervention

Spiritual Truths

1.             It is faith that overcomes obstacles.

Hebrews 11:30  "By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days."

2.         The weapons we use are spiritual.

2 Corinthians 10:4  "The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds."

3.             Christ is the victor we can trust Him.

John 16:33  ""I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.""

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1A.    THE COMMANDER OF THE ARMY

We Must...

1B.      Recognize The Commander Of The Army (v.13-14)

2B.      Reverence The Commander Of The Army (v.4b-5)

Worship - "facedown"

Confession / humility - "Take off your sandals"

Submission - "What message..."

3B.      Rely On The Commander Of The Army

His promise (v.2)

His plan (vv.3-5)

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2A.    THE CAPTURE OF THE CITY

The People Are Key Notice...

1B.      They Were Quick In Their Obedience

1C.          Open minded (vv.6-7)

Ø                  They listened to their leaders

2C.          Obedient manner (vv.8-9)

Ø                   The followed instructions

3C.          Obvious maturity

Ø                   Unity

Ø                   Co-operation

Ø                   Singleness of mind

Ø                   Victory

2B.      They Were Continuous In Their Obedience (vv.10-14)

1C.          Did not falter

2C.          Did not fail

3C.          Did not quit

Hebrews 6:11-12  "We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure. 12 We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised."

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3B.      They Were Confident In Their Obedience (vv. 15-16)

They knew God would keep His Word

Jeremiah 33:3  "'Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.'"

4B.      They Were Careful About Their Obedience (vv.17-21)

1C.          They delivered Rahab

Ø                                          God's mercy/grace

2C.          Devoted the treasure

3C.          Destroyed the enemy

APPLICATION

The solider who fights best bows first.

No man can win by himself - we need each other.

When we follow God's methods, He wins the battle and He gets the glory.

Unbelief looks at the walls, but faith looks at the Lord!

We see the grace of God at work even in judgement.