Weekend Wrap-up
Theme of the Week: Conquering Heroes
Saturday, July 21, 2007
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The Book of Joshua opens with a new leader being handed a seemingly impossible task—to lead the nation in taking over the land. It closes with the same leader, now very old, reviewing how his mandate has been fulfilled. But he goes on to challenge his people to make the commitment essential to a continuation of victory and blessing. Interact with God's Word
Joshua 24:1,Joshua 24:14-31
- What challenges to exclusive allegiance to the Lord had the Israelite's ancestors and parents faced? How about the generation Joshua was addressing?
- What challenges to single-hearted allegiance to God do we face in our society?
- How did Joshua lead by example (v. 15)?
- Why was it urgent for the people to make a conscious choice about their loyalties (vv. 19-20)?
- Have you taken a definite stand for the Lord?
- What gets in the way of your worshiping God (v. 23)—greed, wrong priorities, jealousies, prejudices, etc.? Are you prepared to completely remove these from your life?
- The commitment of the people sounded solid (v. 24) and held for a time (v. 31). But the next generation reverted to idols. How can you promote persevering allegiance for yourself and your family?
Spend Time in Prayer
Ask God for the staying power to remain single-mindedly faithful to Him. Joshua 24:1, 14-31
1 Then Joshua summoned all the tribes of Israel to Shechem, including their elders, leaders, judges, and officers. So they came and presented themselves to God.
14 "So fear the Lord and serve him wholeheartedly. Put away forever the idols your ancestors worshiped when they lived beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt. Serve the Lord alone.
15 But if you refuse to serve the Lord, then choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now live? But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord."
16 The people replied, "We would never abandon the Lord and serve other gods.
17 For the Lord our God is the one who rescued us and our ancestors from slavery in the land of Egypt. He performed mighty miracles before our very eyes. As we traveled through the wilderness among our enemies, he preserved us.
18 It was the Lord who drove out the Amorites and the other nations living here in the land. So we, too, will serve the Lord, for he alone is our God."
19 Then Joshua warned the people, "You are not able to serve the Lord, for he is a holy and jealous God. He will not forgive your rebellion and your sins.
20 If you abandon the Lord and serve other gods, he will turn against you and destroy you, even though he has been so good to you."
21 But the people answered Joshua, "No, we will serve the Lord!"
22 "You are a witness to your own decision," Joshua said. "You have chosen to serve the Lord." "Yes," they replied, "we are witnesses to what we have said."
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Give me the resolve and strength, Lord, to take a definite stand for You and consistently live it out.
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