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Joshua

Joshua records the culmination of Israel's journey to the Promised Land. Here God fulfils His promise to give them the land of Canaan.

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Resources on this Scripture

Needed: Shelter for Storm Victims

Where can Christians turn when we’ve been pushed around, misunderstood, and bruised with adversity? The answer for us today is not unlike the answer for the ancient Hebrews. Following God’s Law, they set up “cities of refuge”—pockets of security and protection, where healing could happen. Places of spiritual refuge are just as needed today.

Some Things Have Gotta Go!

Centuries ago, as God led the ancient Hebrews into the Promised Land, He specifically instructed them to clear the territory of the foreign tribes and to rid themselves of the influence of Canaanite civilization. From this example, we can draw an analogy for today. If we truly desire to grow deeper, pull together, and go further than skin-deep superficiality in our relationships, we must remove those things that hinder true community.

Choose for Yourself

Joshua's final speech can be summarized in three words: “choose for yourselves” (Joshua 24:15). These three words apply so perfectly to us today as we consider how to build congregational relationships. In the final analysis, we either will or will not pull together, grow deeper, and become a caring body of believers. It’s really up to each of us to choose whether or not to bond with other believers.

A Choice You’ll Never Regret

Pastor Chuck Swindoll, in this final message on the book of Joshua, reminds us to watch out in times of abundance. For ancient Israel, it wasn’t the sword that brought them victory; it was the mighty hand of God. And it wasn’t an enemy that brought them down; instead, it was their own complacency and apathy.

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