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!

1. 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

1. 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

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

1. 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

1. The Submission Israel is Offering (Vv.16-18)

The people submit themselves to Joshua’s leadership under God; only be strong and courageous!