The Promise:
“God’s Presence with His People”
Joshua 3:5-17; 4:1-7
I. He will make
Be ready for His provisions. (vs 5-6)
Be willing to offer praise. (vs 7-8)
Hebrews 13:17
II. He will give
CHURCH DOCTRINE: God is immanent.
Following Creator God. (vs 9-13)
“The mountains melt like wax before the Lord, before the Lord of all the earth.” Psalm 97:5
Following Creator God one step at a time. (vs 14-17)
“God never promises more than he is able to perform.” Matthew Henry
III. He will provide
Memories meant to encourage. (vs 1-3)
Memories serve a purpose. (vs 4-7)
“The way we live ought to manifest the truth of what we believe.” Elisabeth Elliot (1925-2015)
LET’S GO DEEPER:
1. If God wants us to be humble, then why then did He exalt Joshua before the people?
2. What was the key role for the Israelites? Don’t over think the question. The answer is easy but doing it not so much! Why?
3. Verse 5 gives us a hint on how to best prepare ourselves for persecution and trials. How does Luke 12:11-12 relate?
4. A stone memorial is a very creative and visible reminder (which will last a long time) of what God has done. The concept of remembering is very important in the Bible. What are some of the things God commands people not to forget?
5. What have we learned about people so far in Joshua?