The People God Uses

May 4, 2014 Speaker: Kevin Deyette Series: Be Strong

Topic: Default Passage: Joshua 1:1–1:8

Joshua Background

-Tradition says written predominately by Joshua

-Events occured sometime in the 15th century

-Details the conquest of the land of Canaan

 

What is the purpose of the conquest?

1.  Fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham.

2.  Reason why God brought them out of Egypt.

3.  Picture of the spiritual victory and rest promised to Christians.

 

How to be used by God

1. Be Faithful (vs. 1)

2.  Distinct Call (vs. 2-6)

3.  Commitment to the Word of God (vs. 8)

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