Joshua 1:1-9

1 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, 2 “Moses my servant is dead. Now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, into the land that I am giving to them, to the people of Israel. 3 Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given to you, just as I promised to Moses. 4 From the wilderness and this Lebanon as far as the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites to the Great Sea toward the going down of the sun shall be your territory. 5 No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you. 6 Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them. 7 Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go. 8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Questions for Further Discussion

1) “Godward Strength of Soul”: What does this concept mean to you personally? How is it different from self-reliance or just “being brave”?

2) God’s Challenge - “Get Ready”:

• The sermon emphasized emotional preparation (processing loss) and relational preparation (mending fences). Why do you think these “getting ready” aspects are crucial before stepping into a new chapter or facing a significant transition?

• What specific “getting ready” area does this sermon
challenge you to address in your current life situation? What is one practical step you could take this week?

3) God’s Commitment - “I Will Be With You”:

• God promised Joshua, “As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you” (v. 5). How might this specific promise have addressed Joshua’s potential fears or feelings of inadequacy?

• What current challenge or opposition are you facing where you could more fully embrace God’s commitment that He is with you and will not forsake you?

4) God’s Commands - “Obey the Law”:

• The sermon stated, “From Obedience Comes Blessing” and that “Godward strength of soul is forged in practice – in real-life obedience.” How does obedience to God’s commands practically build strength and courage in a believer’s life, rather than just being a set of rules to follow?

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