Yesterday morning my sermon was based on Joshua 6.
Who broke down the walls of Jericho?
A substitute Sunday School Teacher asked little Johnny during Bible class, "Who broke down the walls of Jericho?" Little Johnny replies, "I dunno, but it wasn't me!"
The teacher, taken aback by Johnny's lack of basic Bible knowledge goes to the pastor and related the whole incident.
The pastor replies, "I know Little Johnny as well as his whole family very well and can vouch for them; if Little Johnny said that he did not do it, then I, as principal is satisfied that it is the truth."
Even more appalled, the teacher went to a denominational leader and relates the whole story...
After listening he replies: "I can't see why you are making such a big issue out of this; just take up a special offering and fix the wall!"
Joshua 6:1-27
I. The Confirmation (1-5)
II. The Compliance (6-9)
III. The Commitment (10-14)
IV. The Constraints (15-19)
V. The Conquest (20-27)
Truths for the Journey
1. Faith Applies God’s Plans
II Corinthians 10:3-6 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, 6 and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled.
2. Faith Acquires God’s Promises
Hebrews 11:30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they were encircled for seven days.
3. Faith Accomplishes God’s Purposes
I John 5:4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.
4. Faith Attains God’s Peace
Romans 5:1-2 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
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