Joshua 6:6-14  (HCSB)6 So Joshua son of Nun summoned the priests and said to them, “Take up the ark of the covenant and have seven priests carry seven trumpets in front of the ark of the Lord.” 7 He said to the people, “Move forward, march around the city, and have the armed troops go ahead of the ark of the Lord.” 8 After Joshua had spoken to the people, seven priests carrying seven trumpets befo...  Read More

Joshua 6:1-5 (HCSB)The Conquest of Jericho 6 Now Jericho was strongly fortified because of the Israelites—no one leaving or entering. 2 The Lord said to Joshua, “Look, I have handed Jericho, its king, and its fighting men over to you. 3 March around the city with all the men of war, circling the city one time. Do this for six days. 4 Have seven priests carry seven ram’s-horn trumpets in front of t...  Read More

Lessons From the Life of RahabGod saves and uses anyone from any background who will turn from sin and trust Him.KEY TRUTH: Rahab’s Faith Led Her to Hide the Spies (Joshua 2:1–7)KEY TRUTH: Rahab Believed Israel’s God Was God Over All Heaven and Earth (Joshua 2:8–11)KEY TRUTH: Rahab’s Faith Made Her One of God’s People (Joshua 2:12–21; 6:17, 22–25)KEY TRUTH: Rahab’s Faith Resulted in Action (Hebrew...  Read More

1.  What’s the biggest mistake(s) you’ve ever made? How did that mistake(s) affect you in the days/weeks/months after? Does that keep you from living free today? Write that issue down now, discuss it with God, and ask for His help.2. Thinking through what you discussed above, who has God put on your heart that needs to know these truths? Do you need to make it right with them? Is there someone tha...  Read More

Numbers 13:26-33  (HCSB)Report about Canaan 26 The men went back to Moses, Aaron, and the entire Israelite community in the Wilderness of Paran at Kadesh. They brought back a report for them and the whole community, and they showed them the fruit of the land. 27 They reported to Moses: “We went into the land where you sent us. Indeed it is flowing with milk and honey, and here is some of its fruit...  Read More

Hebrews 11:30-31  (HCSB)30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after being encircled by the Israelites for seven days. 31 By faith Rahab the prostitute received the spies in peace and didn’t perish with those who disobeyed.TW Mitchell By faith you prevail; without it you perish. Read and read again about those Old Testament saints in Hebrews 11 that lived out their faith in God. Then look back...  Read More

Matthew 1:1-6  (HCSB)The Genealogy of Jesus Christ1 The historical record of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham: From Abraham to David 2 Abraham fathered Isaac, Isaac fathered Jacob, Jacob fathered Judah and his brothers, 3 Judah fathered Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez fathered Hezron, Hezron fathered Aram, 4 Aram fathered Amminadab, Amminadab fathered Nahshon, Nahshon fathered Sa...  Read More

Joshua 6:22-27  (HCSB)Rahab and Her Family Spared22 Joshua said to the two men who had scouted the land, “Go to the prostitute’s house and bring the woman out of there, and all who are with her, just as you promised her.” 23 So the young men who had scouted went in and brought out Rahab and her father, mother, brothers, and all who belonged to her. They brought out her whole family and settled the...  Read More

Joshua 2:1-24  (HCSB)Spies Sent to Jericho 2 Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two men as spies from the Acacia Grove, saying, “Go and scout the land, especially Jericho.” So they left, and they came to the house of a woman, a prostitute named Rahab, and stayed there. 2 The king of Jericho was told, “Look, some of the Israelite men have come here tonight to investigate the land.” 3 Then the king of ...  Read More

GOD KNOWS WHAT IS AHEADGod provides what is needed to do His will as we follow Him.KEY TRUTH: God Provides Guidance for What Lies Ahead (Joshua 3:1–8)KEY TRUTH: God Makes a Way When There Is No Way (Joshua 3:9–17)KEY TRUTH: God Wants Us to Remember What He Has Done for Us (Joshua 4:1–24)FAMILY CONNECTION: CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION AFTER CHURCH!Have you ever experienced a time when you could see how ...  Read More

1. What are the distractions and “noise” that keep you from truly connecting to the Holy Spirit? How can you focus on His leading so that you can see the way to go?2.  What wilderness has God delivered you from? If you’re still in the wilderness, I want to invite you to Celebrate Recovery. Life change happens there, and it doesn’t matter what your   individual struggles are. It’s for all sorts of ...  Read More

Joshua 5:13-15 (HCSB)Commander of the Lord’s Army 13 When Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in His hand. Joshua approached Him and asked, “Are You for us or for our enemies?” 14 “Neither,” He replied. “I have now come as commander of the Lord’s army.” Then Joshua bowed with his face to the ground in worship and asked Him, “What does my ...  Read More