Mens 242 Questions

“ THE NECESSITY OF PREPARATION” Joshua 2/ Joshua 3:5

- Preparation was necessary in two groups of people

- God was working in the lives of the unbelievers

- God was working in the lives of His people

-God was working in both of these groups for one common purpose, to draw people to Himself

-This looked different for both groups

First Group (UNBELIEVERS )

I.THE NECESSITY OF CHANGING LIVES (JOSH.2)

- The 3 days of preparation were in order that Rahab would come to faith in the God of the Israelites

A. Rahab’s Faith was expressed in…

1. The saving of the spies

Question :

How does Faith and Action work hand in hand (James 2:18, Heb.11:31)

What does the actions of my daily life say about my faith?

2. The knowledge of who God is

Question: How does God use my life to shine His glory?

What evidences of the supernatural are evident in my life?

How am I to live in lite of God’s purpose?(Col.4:5-6, Eph. 5:15-21, Matt.10:16)

Second Group ( Believers )

II.THE NECESSITY OF COUNTING THE COST( JOSH. 3:5)

- God’s people needed to “sanctify” themselves before God could move in power in their lives

Definition of Sanctification – to set apart

1. CONSECRATE - Set apart to a sacred purpose, for a specific holy purpose

Read- 2 Cor. 4:5-7, 2 Tim. 2:20-21, Eph. 2:10

Question:

In lite of the verses above , what is God’s desire for my life?

Am I living according to God’s purpose for my life?

2.PURIFY “to free from sin”- this calls for removal of anything that has defiled the temple of God

Read- 1 Cor. 3:16-17, 2 Tim. 2:19-22

Question:

Why should my life be pure?

What are some areas in my life that God would call me to remove?