Passage
Joshua 6:1-27 (ESV)
A Satanic Threat
2 Kings 18:17-37
Key Verse: 18:36
The Lord Delivers to Them, Jericho
Date: Jul. 6, 2017
Daily Bread
Key Verse: 6:2
And the LORD said to Joshua, “See, I have given Jericho into your hand, with its king and mighty men of valor.
1. God granted his people victory (1-19)
God led his people to a battle of strategic importance. God presented an unusual battle plan. The Israelite army, led by an armed guard, then the Ark, carried by priests, would circle the city, once a day for six days. The priests blew trumpets. On the seventh day, they circled the city seven times, blowing their trumpets. At the right time, everyone shouted and attacked. It was uniquely a plan from God. It required strong faith.
2. The Lord granted them victory (20-27)
When they obeyed the Lord's directions, the walls fell. They stormed the city and conquered it. They dedicated the entire city to the Lord. They even kept their covenant to spare Rahab and her family. God could work through them because their hearts were made right by him and they obeyed God.
Prayer: Lord, help me to trust and obey your ways, as you lead.
One Word: Trust God and his ways
