Month: July 2022

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Keeping covenant with the one who rolled the shame of Egypt away

Sunday 31st July 2022
Read: Genesis 17:6-14; Exodus 12:38-51; Joshua 5:1-15

Sermon:  Joshua 5:1-15

Introduction

Joshua 1-4 Inheriting the land of rest

Joshua 5:1 Yhwh’s mighty hand: Rahab and the nations

Joshua 5:2-12 Renewing and remembering covenant

Joshua 5:2-9 The covenant of circumcision with Abraham

Joshua 5:10-12 Properly celebrating the Passover

Joshua 5:13-15 Meeting the commander of Yhwh’s army

The priorities of God’s kingdom

 

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When I tread the verge: saved from Egypt from Canaan

Sunday 24th July, 2022
Read: Luke 22:13-22; Joshua 3:1-4:24

Sermon: Joshua 3:1-4:24

Introduction

Joshua 1 – 2 Taking possession of the land

Joshua 3: 1-17 The Exodus continued
3: 1-6 Yhwh’s presence leading an unlikely way

3: 7-13 as Moses led Israel out of Egypt, so Joshua to Canaan

3: 14-17 crossing the Jordan (from Egypt)

Joshua 4: 1-24 Stones that speak
4: 1-10a rocks of remembering

4: 10b- 14 crossing the Jordan (to Canaan)

4: 15- 20 the disgrace of Egypt rolled away

4: 21- 24 remembering the saving might of Yhwh

Luke 22: 13- 22 Remembering the greater Joshua

 

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Be strong and courageous, YHWH your God is with you

Sunday 10th July, 2022
Read: Hebrews 4:8-11; Deuteronomy 31:1-30; Joshua 1:1-18

Sermon: Joshua 1:1-18

Introduction

Deuteronomy 31:1-30 The alarming song of Moses

Joshua 1:1-9 Yhwh commands Joshua, who must obey Yhwh’s word
1:1-5 Moses is dead, Yhwh will be with Joshua

1:6-9 the centrality of the word

Joshua 1:10-18 Joshua commands Israel, who promise to obey
1:10-15 rest for all Israel

1:16-18 obeying Joshua as they obeyed Moses

The greater Joshua and holy land

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Remember God’s works, His miracles and His judgements

Sunday 3rd July, 2022
Read: Deuteronomy 8; Psalm 105

Sermon: Psalm 105

1-11 God’s holy promise to Abraham

12-23 From the Promised Land into Egypt

24-36 Egypt as temporary shelter

37-45 Return to the Promised Land

“You shall remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth that he may confirm his covenant that he swore to your fathers, as it is this day. And if you forget the LORD your God and go after other gods and serve them and worship them, I solemnly warn you today that you shall surely perish.” – Deuteronomy 8:18-19 (ESV)