The Call of Joshua

Joshua 1 (p.181)

Interim Pastor – Tom Douglas

June 8th, 2025

Introduction:

Key Idea:

Just as God commissions Joshua to take the Land,
Jesus commissions us to expand His Kingdom! (See Matt. 28:16-20)

1. Joshua gets his marching orders (vv.1-9)

2. Message to the Troops (vv.10-11)

3. Joshua shares the word of the LORD (vv.12-18)

So What?

1. We are in a battle like Joshua, but a spiritual battle for souls.

•  See 2 Cor. 10:3-6 (p.998)

2. As Ambassadors for Christ, we go out under His authority!

•  See 2 Cor. 5:18-20 (p.995)

3. Our Promised Land is eternal!

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