Joshua 6:1-20; Hebrews 11:30
INTRODUCTION:
Joshua’s
Great Challenge
Miracles
Begin at Once (3:9-17)
I.
THE OPPORTUNITY OF FAITH (vv. 1-2)
A.
Jericho stands in the
way of the conquest of Canaan
1.
It is a strong, walled
city.
2.
The defenders are
mighty men of valor.
B.
Humanly speaking the
options were clear
1.
Scale the walls
2.
Beat down the gates
3.
Tunnel underneath at
night
C.
Faith offered an
alternative, just as in salvation
D.
Joshua’s faith builder
(5:13-15)
1.
Encounter with an angel
2.
The captain of the
Lord’s host
E.
The promise: “I have
given into thine hand Jericho”
F.
God’s promise made the
victory sure
II.
THE OBEDIENCE OF FAITH (vv. 3-14)
A.
A strange battle plan
was given to Joshua
1.
Compass the city once a
day for six days
2.
The seventh day,
compass the city seven times
3.
When the priests blow
their ram’s horns all are to shout
B.
Think of the faith
required by this plan.
C.
All of God’s blessing
come by faith
1.
Our salvation comes by
faith (Eph. 2:8-9)
2.
Faith brings answers to
prayer (James 1:6-8)
D.
Faith requires obedience
1.
The healing of Naaman
the leper (2 Kings 5)
2.
Servants carrying pots
for wine at Cana (John 2:1-11)
E.
Paul’s prayer: “Lord,
what wilt thou have me to do? (Acts 9:6)
F.
How strange this must
have appeared to those in Jericho!
G.
The world doesn’t
understand obeying in faith.
III.
THE OVERCOMING POWER OF FAITH (vv. 15-20)
A.
The seventh day was the
day of victory.
1.
They marched around the
city seven times
2.
The priests blew their
trumpets
3.
The people shouted and
the walls fell flat
B.
Victory comes in God’s
time and in His way.
CONCLUSION:
What
is your greatest obstacle?
Expect
to overcome through the power of Christ.
He
has won the greatest victory at the cross.
Trust
Him to bring victory to You.