Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Oct 21, 2020. Think of it—the Master of the entire earth is crossing the Jordan as you watch. Cross this Jordan River, you and all the people. Now take twelve men from the tribes of Israel, one man from each tribe. Joshua was not alone; the Lord was with Him! They’re spies; they’ve come to spy out the whole country.” 4-7 The woman had taken th… Get going. When God turns this land over to us, we’ll do right by you in loyal mercy.”, 15-16 She lowered them down out a window with a rope because her house was on the city wall to the outside. I was with Moses — To assist him against all his enemies, and in all the difficulties of governing this stiff-necked people, which Joshua might justly fear no less than the Canaanites. These are the ones Joshua circumcised. They also will take possession of the land that God, your God, is giving them. Joshua 1:5 English Standard Version (ESV). 11-12 Right away, the day after the Passover, they started eating the produce of that country, unraised bread and roasted grain. God, your God, is with you every step you take.”, 10-11 Then Joshua gave orders to the people’s leaders: “Go through the camp and give this order to the people: ‘Pack your bags. Likewise, Joshua came to understand the importance of obedience when he led the children of Israel into the promise land. “But don’t tell anyone our business. Joshua 1:5-9. In essence, God said to Joshua, "If you accept the challenge, I'll commit myself to you." I won’t give up on you; I won’t leave you. They’ll see for themselves that I’m with you in the same way that I was with Moses. 1:5, 9, had kept that promise! He said: “You have carried out everything Moses the servant of God commanded you, and you have obediently done everything I have commanded you. As soon as the soles of the priests’ feet touched dry land, the Jordan’s waters resumed their flow within the banks, just as before. While the promise that God would be with Joshua was specific to Joshua, the principle extends to us today. Sermon shows how God wants to use ordinary people based on Joshua 1:5-9; and shows how we will have success based on the promises of God. 1:5-9 Joshua is to make the law of God his rule. Ponder and meditate on it day and night, making sure you practice everything written in it. Get going. After three days, leaders went through the camp and gave out orders to the people: “When you see the Covenant-Chest of God, your God, carried by the Levitical priests, start moving. primarily from his dad. 8-9 The People of Israel did exactly as Joshua commanded: They took twelve stones from the middle of the Jordan—a stone for each of the twelve tribes, just as God had instructed Joshua—carried them across with them to the camp, and set them down there. He asked, “What orders does my Master have for his servant?”, 15 God’s army commander ordered Joshua, “Take your sandals off your feet. From the wilderness and this Lebanon east to the Great River, the Euphrates River—all the Hittite country—and then west to the Great Sea. Cross to the country I’m giving to the People of Israel. And don’t for a minute let this Book of The Revelation be out of mind. Courage! Then you’ll get where you’re going; then you’ll succeed. 4 1-3 When the whole nation was finally across, God spoke to Joshua: “Select twelve men from the people, a man from each tribe, and tell them, ‘From right here, the middle of the Jordan where the feet of the priests are standing firm, take twelve stones. Don’t get off track, either left or right, so as to make sure you get to where you’re going. Joshua 1:8 says, “Keep the Book of the Law always on your lips; meditates on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. He arrived at the Jordan and camped before crossing over. I won’t give up on you; I won’t leave you. Joshua 6:1-2-5 MSG Jericho was shut up tight as a drum because of the People of Israel: no one going in, no one coming out. I’ve just arrived.” Joshua fell, face to the ground, and worshiped. And don’t for a minute let this Book of The Revelation be out of mind. It’s all yours. When the crossing of all the people was complete, they watched as the Chest of the Covenant and the priests crossed over. And all because of you, you and God, your God, God of the heavens above and God of the earth below. Save our souls from death!”, 14 “Our lives for yours!” said the men. It’s all yours. Courage!”. 2 Joshua son of Nun secretly sent out from Shittim two men as spies: “Go. Obedience to Jesus is essential to finding purpose and meaning in life. As the book of Joshua opens, it is almost time for Passover (Joshua 5:10-11), and the children of Israel have reached a crucial juncture in their history. (9-13) 1. 21 She said, “If that’s what you say, that’s the way it is,” and sent them off. 12-13 “Now promise me by God. Haven’t I commanded you? As soon as they started eating food grown in the land, there was no more manna for the People of Israel. God’s words of boldness and encouragement served as an important message to strengthen Joshua as the leader of God’s people. They celebrated the Passover on the evening of the fourteenth day of the month on the plains of Jericho. What a comfort it must have been to him to know that God, Who had promised to be with Joshua, Josh. All told, about forty thousand armed soldiers crossed over before God to the plains of Jericho, ready for battle. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. | 226 views. Joshua simply said, "Hear the words of the Lord your God." 14-16 And that’s what happened. And the LORD shewed him all the land of Gilead, unto Dan, 2 And all Naphtali, and the land of Ephraim, and Manasseh, and all the land of Judah, unto the utmost sea, 3 And the south, and the … Jericho. They are still there today. I will not leave you or forsake you. 6 Joshua instructed the priests, “Take up the Chest of the Covenant and step out before the people.” So they took it up and processed before the people. 23-24 The men headed back. Strength! You are going to lead this people to inherit the land that I promised to give their ancestors. And give me some tangible proof, a guarantee of life for my father and mother, my brothers and sisters—everyone connected with my family. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 5 When all the Amorite kings west of the Jordan and the Canaanite kings along the seacoast heard how God had stopped the Jordan River before the People of Israel until they had crossed over, their hearts sank; the courage drained out of them just thinking about the People of Israel. Joshua set up the twelve stones taken from the middle of the Jordan that had marked the place where the priests who carried the Chest of the Covenant had stood. 3. They’re from the People of Israel.” 3 The king of Jericho sent word to Rahab: “Bring out the men who came to you to stay the night in your house. 22 They headed for the hills and stayed there for three days until the pursuers had returned. 2 The king of Jericho was told, “We’ve just learned that men arrived tonight to spy out the land. Your wives, your children, and your livestock can stay here east of the Jordan, the country Moses gave you; but you, tough soldiers all, must cross the River in battle formation, leading your brothers, helping them until God, your God, gives your brothers a place of rest just as he has done for you. Don’t be timid; don’t get discouraged. Cross this Jordan River, you and all the people. 17 And there they stood; those priests carrying the Chest of the Covenant stood firmly planted on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan while all Israel crossed on dry ground. From the wilderness and this Lebanon east to the Great River, the Euphrates River—all the Hittite country—and then west to the Great Sea. Joshua 22 The Message (MSG). The place you are standing is holy.”, Copyright © 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson, The Message (MSG). And don’t for a minute let this Book of The Revelation be out of mind. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and access the, The Message, Large Print, Brown Trio Leather-Look, The Message // REMIX 2.0, Soft Imitation Leather, Color Spectrum, The Message Large-Print Devotional Bible--soft leather-look, brown, My First Message: A Devotional Bible for Kids, The Message Large Print Edition, Deluxe Lavender Linen Hardcover. We all had the wind knocked out of us. 2 Joshua son of Nun secretly sent out from Shittim two men as spies: “Go. 5 No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. It was a message of encouragement. Give it everything you have, heart and soul. 5 No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. In the same way I was with Moses, I’ll be with you. You will command the priests who are carrying the Chest of the Covenant: ‘When you come to the edge of the Jordan’s waters, stand there on the river bank.’”, 9-13 Then Joshua addressed the People of Israel: “Attention! As soon as they were gone, the gate was shut. Anyone who goes out the doors of your house into the street and is killed, it’s his own fault—we aren’t responsible. Cross to the country I’m giving to the People of Israel. I’m commander of God’s army. Courage! Courage! First, God expects His followers to live strong and courageous lives. The Message Update. Make sure you carry out The Revelation that Moses commanded you, every bit of it. In the same way I was with Moses, I’ll be with you. 2 The king of Jericho was told, “We’ve just learned that men arrived tonight to spy out the land. Then you’ll get where you’re going; then you’ll succeed. God has given the whole country to us. I’m giving you every square inch of the land you set your foot on—just as I promised Moses. Don’t get off track, either left or right, so as to make sure you get to where you’re going. It piled up in a heap—a long way off—at Adam, which is near Zarethan. Strength! Cross to the country I’m giving to the People of Israel. Make sure you carry out The Revelation that Moses commanded you, every bit of it. Don’t be timid; don’t get discouraged. But I have no idea where they went. Cross to the country I’m giving to the People of Israel. Follow it. 15-16 God told Joshua, “Command the priests carrying the Chest of The Testimony to come up from the Jordan.”, 17 Joshua commanded the priests, “Come up out of the Jordan.”. Joshua 1:5 King James Version (KJV). I showed you mercy; now show my family mercy. After the death of Moses the servant of GOD, GOD spoke to Joshua, Moses’ assistant: “Moses my servant is dead. This is how you’ll know that God is alive among you—he will completely dispossess before you the Canaanites, Hittites, Hivites, Perizzites, Girgashites, Amorites, and Jebusites. God, your God, is with you every step you take.”, Copyright © 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson, The Message (MSG). Joshua 1:5-8 5 All your life, no one will be able to hold out against you. Joshua didn't say, "Listen to me because I am your leader." These stones are a permanent memorial for the People of Israel.’”. God had promised him that soon there would be no doubt in their minds that he was God's man. Strength! God vowed that these would never lay eyes on the land God had solemnly promised their ancestors to give us, a land flowing with milk and honey. Listen to what God, your God, has to say. In the same way I was with Moses, I’ll be with you. Haven’t I commanded you? (The following is a summary from notes taken during the message.) Joshua 1:5 The Message Bible “Moses my servant is dead. Get going. You’ve never been on this road before.”, 5 Then Joshua addressed the people: “Sanctify yourselves. Ponder and meditate on it day and night, making sure you practice everything written in it. This sermon will encourage hearers toward obedience and the resulting fulfillment and change in their lives. The fact is that the People of Israel had walked through that wilderness for forty years until the entire nation died out, all the men of military age who had come out of Egypt but had disobeyed the call of God. 6 Jericho was shut up tight as a drum because of the People of Israel: no one going in, no one coming out. When the soles of the feet of the priests carrying the Chest of God, Master of all the earth, touch the Jordan’s water, the flow of water will be stopped—the water coming from upstream will pile up in a heap.”. He said, “Remember what Moses the servant of God commanded you: God, your God, gives you rest and he gives you this land. 5 There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. Look at what’s before you: the Chest of the Covenant. Font Size. All the males who had left Egypt, the soldiers, had died in the wilderness on the journey out of Egypt. Don’t get off track, either left or right, so as to make sure you get to where you’re going. Joshua – A Portrait of Obedience Pastor Paddick Van Zyl 21-10-2020 Sermon Outline Scripture Reference: Book of Joshua Chapters 1 through 24. 1 1-9 After the death of Moses the servant of God, God spoke to Joshua, Moses’ assistant: “Moses my servant is dead. Strength! In three days you will cross this Jordan River to enter and take the land God, your God, is giving you to possess.’”, 12-15 Then Joshua addressed the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. Courage! Be Strong and Courageous - Joshua 1:5-9This message is by Pastor Ernie Godshall of Evansville Bible Church. 2-5 God spoke to Joshua, “Look sharp now. 19-22 The people came up out of the Jordan on the tenth day of the first month. From the wilderness and this Lebanon east to the Great River, the Euphrates River—all the Hittite country—and then west to the Great Sea. 13 And then this, while Joshua was there near Jericho: He looked up and saw right in front of him a man standing, holding his drawn sword. Both men found purpose in obedience. GOD spoke to Joshua, “Look sharp now. 1 1-9 After the death of Moses the servant of God, God spoke to Joshua, Moses’ assistant: “Moses my servant is dead. Joshua stepped up to him and said, “Whose side are you on—ours or our enemies’?”, 14 He said, “Neither. Joshua 1:5 5 All your life, no one will be able to hold out against you. Get going. 14 God made Joshua great that day in the sight of all Israel. 1 1-9 After the death of Moses the servant of God, God spoke to Joshua, Moses’ assistant: “Moses my servant is dead. Give it everything you have, heart and soul. 12-13 The Reubenites, Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh had crossed over in battle formation in front of the People of Israel, obedient to Moses’ instructions. Tomorrow God will work miracle-wonders among you.”. 2 Then the Lord said to Joshua, “See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, along with its king and its fighting men. Deuteronomy 34:1 And Moses went up from the plains of Moab unto the mountain of Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, that is over against Jericho. 18 They did it. Check out Jericho.” They left and arrived at the house of a harlot named Rahab and stayed there. And the people crossed, facing Jericho. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. When the priests got to the Jordan and their feet touched the water at the edge (the Jordan overflows its banks throughout the harvest), the flow of water stopped. , face to the ground, and the priests carrying the Chest of the land I. 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