Tag: obedience

Joshua 24: Reviewing God’s Purposes

People often begin well but end poorly. The life of Joshua shows us that finishing strong requires remembering God’s purposes and depending on HIm.

Joshua 6: Obeying God

The story of Joshua and the battle of Jericho demonstrates that victory ultimately belongs to God. Even when we do not understand God, we must obey Him.

Made for Eternity

We do not have easy answers to the “why” of suffering, but we can trust in the God who created us. This suffering will pass; we were made for eternity.

Joshua 4: Setting Up Memorials

How do we memorialize the works of God? Joshua 4 teaches us to set up ebenezers—physical reminders that help us recalibrate our lives and honor God.

Hope in God

God calls us to live doxologically in every aspect of our lives—even when we experience suffering. The book of God teaches us to find satisfaction in God no matter our circumstances, transforming our “why” of grumbling into one of gratitude.

Joshua 3: Relying on God

God does not do the same thing twice in the same way. The book of Joshua teaches us that He calls us to obedience, not to reliance on presuppositions. This means that when He calls us to do something unexpected, we must submit to Him and trust Him.

Honoring God in Our Marriages

Out of our joy, love, and gratitude in Christ, we are to love others. As we keep in step with the Spirit, recalibrating our lives to obey His voice, we will approach our relationships with love—including the marriage relationship.

Living by the Spirit

How do you make the most of your time? Obedience to God and walking in the power of the Holy Spirit are key to the Christian life.

Joshua 1: Listening to the Lord

True leadership comes from following God—meditating on His Word to know and love Him more. The life of Joshua gives us an example of this leadership.