JOSHUA 10 – FROM CHALLENGE TO TRIUMPH
#11 – MOVING FORWARD – THE BOOK OF JOSHUA
- How have you seen a challenge in your life turn into a triumph?
- Why does God like to see you challenged, even by your own sins and mistakes? 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
- Following an ill-advised peace treaty with the enemy, Gibeon in Joshua 9, the Children of Israel are now called on to protect her. But God turned Israel’s challenge into His triumph!
FIERCE ANTAGONISM – Vss. 1-5
- Facts – Vs. 1 – Gibeon’s peace with Israel put Jerusalem and other cities in jeopardy.
- Fear – Vs. 2 – Mighty Gibeon surrendered. A good ally was lost!
- Formation – Vss. 3-4 – The goal was to take back control of the area.
- Force – Vs. 5 – It appears their move into battle mode was very quick.
FERVENT APPEAL – Vss. 6-8
- Call for Help – Vs. 6
- Commitment by Joshua and Israel – Vs. 7 – How did this “crisis” create an opportunity?
- Comfort from God – Vs. 8 – God once again reinforces His promise to be with Joshua.
FORMIDABLE ATTACK – Vss. 9-21
- It Was a Surprise – Vs. 9
- It Was Effective – Vs. 10
- It Was Supported by God – Vss. 11
- It Was Miraculous – Vss. 12-15 – God intervened in nature at the request of man.
- It Was Victorious – Vss. 16-21
FIRM ASSURANCE – Vss. 22-28
- Kings Humiliated – Vss. 22-24
- Israel Encouraged – Vs. 25
- Kings Destroyed – Vss. 26-28
FULL ACCOMPLISHMENT – Vss. 29-43
- Libnah – Vss. 29-30
- Lachish – Vss. 31-33
- Eglon – Vss. 34-35
- Hebron – Vss. 36-37
- Debir – Vss. 38-39
- Summary – Vss. 40-43
