Scottsbluff Church of Christ
September 6, 2020
Hebrews 11:30-31 ESV
Hebrews 11:6 ESV
When the Walls Tumble Down (Joshua 1-6)
The Power of God Overcomes Fear
Three Charges to Joshua
Take the Land
Be Strong and Courageous
Charge the People
The Power of God Overcomes Fear
What Causes Fear:
Imperfection
Indecision
Irrational Worry
Insecurity
The Power of God Overcomes Fear
What Results from Fear:
Anxiety and Frustration Increases
Complacency
Inactivity
Never Risk Overcoming a Challenge
The Power of God Overcomes Fear
What Joshua was to Do:
Lead
Meditate
Take Courage
Be Faithful
The Power of God Overcomes Fear
What About Us?
God has a purpose for us
Ben mentally AND physically strong
Meditate and Pray (and fast)
The Power of God Overcomes Reputation
Rahab
The Power of God Overcomes Reputation
Rehab
Willing to hid the Israel Spies
A Gentile Woman with Great Faith
Lied to Protect the Spies
Is an Example of a Life Changed by God's Grace
James 2:25 ESV
Hebrews 11:31 ESV
The Power of God Overcomes Reputation
Israel
Belief
The Power of God Overcomes Reputation
Israel
Belief
Obedience
The Power of God Overcomes Reputation
Israel
Belief
Obedience
Walking Through Water (Symbol of Baptism)
The Power of God Overcomes Reputation
Israel
Belief
Obedience
Walking Through Water (Symbol of Baptism)
Circumcision (Colossians 2:9-15)
Colossians 2:9-15 ESV
The Power of God Overcomes Reputation
Our Promise Land is Greater
The promise of entering His rest still stands (Hebrews 4:1-2)
There remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God
A Better Hope is introduced to those who draw near to God
A New Covenant
Hebrews 4:1-2 ESV
The Power of God Overcomes Reputation
Our Promise Land is Greater
Hebrews 10:19-24 ESV
Hebrews 11:39-40 ESV
Hebrews 12:1-2 ESV
The Power of God Overcomes Worldly Securities
Joshua 6:20-21
Why was Canaan Destroyed?
Incredibly Cruel (Deuteronomy 9:4; Judges 1:7)
Obsessed with Sex (Number 25:1-3)
Committed Child Sacrifices (Deuteronomy 12:31; 18:9-10)
Cup of Iniquity Was Full (Genesis 15:16)
Deuteronomy 9:4 ESV
Judges 1:7 ESV
Numbers 25:1-3 ESV
Deuteronomy 12:31 ESV
Deuteronomy 18:9-10 ESV
Genesis 15:16 ESV
The Power of God Overcomes Worldly Securities
Every Nation has a Cup of Iniquity
Job 12:23 ESV
Psalm 2:1-12 ESV
Proverbs 14:34 ESV
Matthew 25:31-33 ESV
The Power of God Overcomes Worldly Securities
When God chooses to knock down the walls:
God's people warn of impending danger
the church offers a place of refuge and shelter
We show compassion after God's judgment
The Power of God Overcomes Worldly Securities
Has God been trying to tear down your walls?
Will he do it the hard way?
