Passage
Joshua 1:1-18 (ESV)
A Satanic Threat
2 Kings 18:17-37
Key Verse: 18:36
The Call to "get Ready"
Date: Jul. 1, 2017
Daily Bread
Introduction to the Book of Joshua
Key Verse: 1:2
1. God issued the call to get ready (1-15)
The Israelites were poised to enter the Promised Land. God appointed Joshua as their leader. He told Joshua and the nation to get ready. Despite the impossibility of leading millions of Israelites into the Promised Land, God had a plan. Joshua could get ready by hearing God's call (1,2); holding onto his promises (3-4); trusting in God's protection (5); determining to be strong and courageous (6-7a); obeying the word of God (7b); meditating on God's word (8) and embracing the call practically (10-15).
2. Getting ready brings unity (16-18)
The Israelites had rallied around the Lord and his chosen leader. A spirit of unity grew among them. When people answer the call to "get ready", God works powerfully and draws them together. He will keep them unified and their hearts impassioned.
Prayer: Lord, help me to hold onto your word and your promises. Help me to be strong and courageous so that through me, your name may be glorified.
One Word: Answer the call to get ready
