Being Strong and Courageous
August 4, 2019 Speaker: Damian Mericka Series: Joshua: Salvation Through Judgment
Topic: Being Strong and Courageous
Going deeper questions (Life Group)
- What stood out to you about this message and why?
- How do we see the heart of God in this first section through both Israel and the Church? How does this impact your perception of God? (Point I)
- We all have potential with God; but does that me we naturally attain it? How to we attain it? (Point II)
- Looking at the 3 times God tells Joshua to be strong and courageous, which time stands out for you in this moment of your life? (Point III)
- As a leader do you find yourself more of a doer or hearer? As a congregation, do you have a submissive attitude toward church leadership? Why or why not? (Point IV & V)
Message outline
Title: “Being Strong and Courageous”
Series: Joshua: Salvation Through Judgment
Text: Key Passage-> Joshua 1:3-18
Main Idea: Walking with God brings Strength & Courage!
- The Heart of God
- With Israel. As Moses passes the baton on to Joshua, God invites Moses into an omniscient perspective.
- See -> Deuteronomy 31
- With the Church. Believers today are invited into this same omniscient perspective.
- See -> 1 Timothy 4:1-5; Matthew 24:3-14
- The Potential God is Offering (Vv.3-5)
- A Land with generous boarders (Vv.3-4)
- God’s Presence with Joshua as was with Moses (v.5)
- God will not fail nor forsake
- See -> Romans 8:37-39
- God will not fail nor forsake
III. The Faith God is Asking For (Vv.6-9)
- Be strong and courageous (v.6)
- God will fulfill His Word.
- See -> Genesis 17:1-8
- Be strong and very courageous (v.7)
- Know God, Walk with God, Obey God does not give us commands without teaching us how to obey and live out in His Promises.
- See -> Luke 13:22-30
- Be strong and of a good courage (Vv.8-9)
- God’s presence will drive out fear, and anchor faith in times when things do not go according to plan.
- See -> Matthew 28:16-20
- God’s presence will drive out fear, and anchor faith in times when things do not go according to plan.
- Know God, Walk with God, Obey God does not give us commands without teaching us how to obey and live out in His Promises.
- God will fulfill His Word.
- The Leadership God is Providing (Vv.10-15)
- It’s time to move; preparation through the ranks (Vv.10-11)
- See -> James 2:21-26
- Defining the finish line (Vv.12-15)
- See -> Numbers 32
- The Submission Israel is Offering (Vv.16-18)
The people submit themselves to Joshua’s leadership under God; only be strong and courageous!
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