Joshua 3:5
To be victorious: Follow your commander
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The ark represents
Johovah Elohim = the
eternal, self-existent, divine ruler over all that exists. It represents his
promises. It guarantees his word and reputation.
To be victorious: Stand firm (Joshua 4:10-11;
15-18)
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Don’t be
controlled by fear
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Don’t quit before
the Lord says, “It’s time to stop.”
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Fear and
frustration caused 40 years of wandering in the wilderness. We need to live by
faith, not by sight or by what might happen.
To be victorious: Be prepared for battle (4:12-14)
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When we receive
Christ as Savior, we are ready to follow him wherever he leads. But we may
become spiritually lazy, enjoying R & R everyday. We don’t keep our
spiritual weapons clean and we forget our armor. Let’s be committed soldiers, prepare
for battle every day.
To be victorious: Remember past victories (4:1-9; 19-24)
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Three
memorials/reminders:
1.
Altar on the west
side Joshua 22:28
2.
Memorial in the
water Joshua 4:9
3.
Memorial at Gilgal
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Remind yourself
(4:6) personal memory
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Remind your
children (4:6) parent’s job
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Remind your
descendents (4:21, 7) people of
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Remind your world
(4:24) population