The sermon examines Joshua's three commands following the fall of Jericho, focusing on the dedication of spoils to God, the preservation of Rahab, and the destruction of the city. It addresses common objections regarding divine judgment by emphasizing God's absolute sovereignty and the Canaanites' willful suppression of general revelation. The speaker highlights Rahab's inclusion as a testament to God's mercy for Gentiles and sinners who exercise faith. Finally, the message applies these historical events to modern believers, urging them to wage spiritual warfare through love and the gospel rather than worldly means.

Deuteronomy 15:11 "For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land." King James Version

BJU equips students to impact the world as they live for truth, seize opportunities and embrace life experiences. Standing on the authority of the Bible, BJU shapes heads, hearts and backbones for Christ by equipping students to lead lives of integrity and influence others for God's glory. www.bju.edu 171

What would it take to become a truly great thinker—not by the world's standards, but by God's? In 2 Peter 3, the apostle writes with deep affection to stir something in you—a way of thinking that will protect you from being deceived and draw you into deeper and deeper closeness with God. This sermon on 2 Peter 3:1–3 explores what it means to develop a mind governed by Scripture rather than by the desires of the flesh. Peter calls believers to "pure thinking"—not merely thinking about pure subjects, but learning to think, reason, evaluate, and make decisions according to God's truth. The world often measures thinking by IQ, education, creativity, logic, knowledge, or the ability to solve complex problems. But God's definition of great thinking is different. According to Peter, the greatest thinkers are those whose minds are directed by the Word of God. Your thoughts are constantly moving from one idea to another. The crucial question is: **What is steering the progression of your thoughts?** Are your thoughts being directed by Scripture and the will of God, or are they being driven by your desires? In this message, we examine the difference between flesh-driven thinking and Scripture-driven thinking, and we consider how our desires can influence the conclusions we are willing to accept. Peter warns that false teachers and scoffers follow their own evil desires, eventually using their desires to reject the truth of Christ's return, final judgment, and the authority of God's Word. ## In This Sermon - What Peter means by "pure thinking" in 2 Peter 3:1. - The meaning and importance of the Greek word *dianoia*, referring to the mind, understanding, or way of thinking.

Shows how believers are called, loved and kept-also references Romans 8

What does the Bible actually teach about work, laziness, poverty, and caring for those in need? We begin separating Scripture from cultural and political assumptions to discover a biblical theology that may challenge everyone.

What does the Bible actually teach about work, laziness, poverty, and caring for those in need? We begin separating Scripture from cultural and political assumptions to discover a biblical theology that may challenge everyone.