The Pathway to Victory vs. The Pathway to Defeat

SERIES: HONEY, HAMMER, AND HOPE

MESSAGE: The Pathway to Victory vs. The Pathway to Defeat

TEXT: Joshua 1:1–9; 7:4–5, 10–13

DATE: April 21, 2024

MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

The Pathway to Victory (Joshua 1:1–9):

1. Believe the promises of God –Trust God! (Vv. 1–5)

1. I have given you the land. (Vv. 3–4; Gen. 28:12–15)

2. No one can stand in your way. (V. 5; Deut. 20:1–4)

3. I will always be with you. (Vv. 5b, 9b; Matt. 28:18–20)

4. I will not fail you. (V. 5b; Isa. 43:1–2)

2. Be strong and courageous – Rely on God! (Vv. 6–7, 9)

1. Trust in the Lord’s strength.
   (Phil. 4:13; Rom. 8:31–32; Eph. 6:10–17)

2. Focus on the Lord’s power not your enemy’s strength.
   (Deut. 31:6–8; 2 Chron. 32:6–8; 1 Sam. 17:32, 45–47; Dan. 3:16–18)

3. Apply God’s word – Obey God! (Vv. 7–8, 16–17)

1. Know the Word.

2. Meditate on the Word.

3. Speak the Word.

4. Do the Word.

The Pathway to Death (Joshua 7:4–5, 10–13):

1. Willful disobedience of God’s Word – Distrust of God!
   (Vv. 10–13, 20)

2. Intentionally covering up sin – Deception of self and others!
   (Vv. 21–23)

3. Reaping the fruit of trouble – Destruction of life! (V. 25)
   (Gal. 6:7–8)