Scripture Reading - Hebrew 11-1-16--Sermon - Lessons from the Land - Joshua 20-21--1- Run to Christ ------------------------.--2- The Church of Christ is --------------------.--3- Remember that in Christ, --------------------.-- ---How is Christ a refuge for His people-- How does the work of Christ silence the accusations of the evil one-----Why did God have the Levitical cities evenly distributed throughout the land-----In what areas might you be too attached to this world. How can you replace those areas with Christ and His Kingdom-----Other passages to consider- -Num 35-1-34- Dt 19-1-13- 33-10- Ps 34-8- 37-39-40- 62-5-7- Ph 3-20- Col 1-28- 2-15- Heb 2-17- 6-18-20- 11-1-16- 2 Tim 2-2.

Scripture Reading – Hebrew 11:1-16Sermon – Lessons from the Land – Joshua 20-211) Run to Christ ________________________.2) The Church of Christ is ____________________.3) Remember that in Christ, ____________________. -How is Christ a refuge for His people? How does the work of Christ silence the accusations of the evil one?-Why did God have the Levitical cities evenly distributed throughout the land?-In what areas might you be too attached to this world. How can you replace those areas with Christ and His Kingdom?Other passages to consider: Num 35:1-34; Dt 19:1-13; 33:10; Ps 34:8; 37:39-40; 62:5-7; Ph 3:20; Col 1:28; 2:15; Heb 2:17; 6:18-20; 11:1-16; 2 Tim 2:2.

Faith in the Promises of God - Joshua 14-6-15--1- Caleb's devotion - vv6-8--2- God's promise - v9--3- God's faithfulness - vv10-11--4- Caleb's confidence - vv12-14-- ---How was Caleb's faith demonstrated- -when he was young and sent by Moses as a spy-- -during the 45 years since-- -here in v12-- ---Has your devotion to Christ ever caused you to be shunned-- What sustained you during the time-----How is faith in the promises of God demonstrated in the Christian's life-----Where is God calling you to have a courageous faith-----Other passages to consider- -Num 13-30- 14-6-10- Deut 1-36- Josh 15-13-14- 2 Cor 1-20- 7-1- Eph 3-6- 2 Tim 4-16-17- Heb 10-23- 10-36- 2 Pet 1-3-11.

Faith in the Promises of God – Joshua 14:6-151) Caleb's devotion – vv6-82) God's promise – v93) God's faithfulness – vv10-114) Caleb's confidence – vv12-14 -How was Caleb's faith demonstrated: …when he was young and sent by Moses as a spy? …during the 45 years since? …here in v12? -Has your devotion to Christ ever caused you to be shunned? What sustained you during the time?-How is faith in the promises of God demonstrated in the Christian's life?-Where is God calling you to have a courageous faith?-Other passages to consider: Num 13:30; 14:6-10; Deut 1:36; Josh 15:13-14; 2 Cor 1:20; 7:1; Eph 3:6; 2 Tim 4:16-17; Heb 10:23; 10:36; 2 Pet 1:3-11.

Promised Inheritance - Joshua 13-19-- -- -- -- ---How does listing the cities and borders demonstrate the fulfillment of God's covenant promises-----What is the Christian's inheritance-- How did we receive it-- How is the Holy Spirit a down payment-----How can we already be enjoying our inheritance-----Other passages to consider - Gen 12-1-3- 15-13-21- Ps 16- 73-25-26- 142-5- Lam 3-24- Eph 1-11-14- 3-14-19- Heb 11-10- 1 Pet 1-3-5- Rev 21-1-22-5.

Promised Inheritance – Joshua 13-19 -How does listing the cities and borders demonstrate the fulfillment of God's covenant promises?-What is the Christian's inheritance? How did we receive it? How is the Holy Spirit a down payment?-How can we already be enjoying our inheritance?Other passages to consider – Gen 12:1-3; 15:13-21; Ps 16; 73:25-26; 142:5; Lam 3:24; Eph 1:11-14; 3:14-19; Heb 11:10; 1 Pet 1:3-5; Rev 21:1-22:5.

The Power and Faithfulness of God - Joshua 11-12----1- Observing God's Power and Faithfulness---- --2- Living in Light of God's Power and Faithfulness-- ---------How is God's power and faithfulness displayed through the Gospel-- How will these qualities of God be seen at Christ's return-----What fears challenge your trust in the Lord-- How do these fears get in the way of you moving forward in your walk with Christ-----What examples do you see of God's power and faithfulness in your life-- How can you call them to mind throughout your days-----Other passages to consider- --Gen 15-16- Ex 23-29-30- 34-11-16- Num 33-51-54- Dt 20-16-18- Ps 121-2- Lam 3-22-24- Heb 3-7-8- 10-36- 2 Tim 1-7- Rev 11-15.

The Power and Faithfulness of God – Joshua 11-121) Observing God's Power and Faithfulness 2) Living in Light of God's Power and Faithfulness -How is God's power and faithfulness displayed through the Gospel? How will these qualities of God be seen at Christ's return?-What fears challenge your trust in the Lord? How do these fears get in the way of you moving forward in your walk with Christ?-What examples do you see of God's power and faithfulness in your life? How can you call them to mind throughout your days?-Other passages to consider: Gen 15:16; Ex 23:29-30; 34:11-16; Num 33:51-54; Dt 20:16-18; Ps 121:2; Lam 3:22-24; Heb 3:7-8; 10:36; 2 Tim 1:7; Rev 11:15.

The Light of Christ Dispels the Darkness - Ephesians 4-18-2 Corinthians 4-4-6-- --1- The Darkness of ------------------------------------.-- -- -- --2- The Light of the ------------------------------------.-- -- -- ---Think about the Bible's use of the term -darkness- to describe a person without Christ. What all does this say about their condition-----Jesus is the Light of the World -John 8-12-. What does this tell us about His saving work-----How does a person go from darkness to light-- What does God do-- What is man's response-----Who can you pray for that doesn't know Christ-- How might God use you to shine the light of Christ into their lives-----Other verses to consider- Matt 4-16- Jn 1-1-14- 3-19- 8-12- 12-46- Acts 26-18- 2 Cor 4-6- Eph 5-8- Col 1-13-14- 1 Pet 2-9.

The Light of Christ Dispels the Darkness – Ephesians 4:18/2 Corinthians 4:4-6 1) The Darkness of ____________________________________. 2) The Light of the ____________________________________. -Think about the Bible's use of the term "darkness" to describe a person without Christ. What all does this say about their condition?-Jesus is the Light of the World (John 8:12). What does this tell us about His saving work?-How does a person go from darkness to light? What does God do? What is man's response?-Who can you pray for that doesn't know Christ? How might God use you to shine the light of Christ into their lives?-Other verses to consider: Matt 4:16; Jn 1:1-14; 3:19; 8:12; 12:46; Acts 26:18; 2 Cor 4:6; Eph 5:8; Col 1:13-14; 1 Pet 2:9.