In this sermon, Pastor Anson walks us through Joshua 12, a chapter that often feels like the "terms and conditions" or a "dry inventory" of the Bible. While it may seem like a repetitive list of 31 defeated kings, Pastor Anson reveals the deep "diamonds" hidden in this biblical intermission. We explore how God calls His people to stop and reflect on His goodness before charging the next hill.

By looking back at the faithfulness of Moses and the subsequent fruitfulness of Joshua, we learn that remembering God’s past provision is the only way to find courage for tomorrow’s battles.

Key Points:

• Remember with Gratitude: Acknowledging the faithfulness of those who came before us (the "Moses generation") whose obedience allowed us to be fruitful today.
• Hardship Produces Faithfulness: Understanding that comfort rarely builds deep faith; it is the "iron beds" and "destroyers" of life that God uses to develop steadfastness.
• Counting the Blessings: The key to trusting God with our tomorrow is intentionally itemizing the specific ways He has come through for us yesterday.

Reflect & Discuss:

1. Who is a "Moses" in your life - someone whose past faithfulness to the Gospel paved the way for your current relationship with Christ?
2. In what ways is your current "hardship" actually a tool in God’s hand to produce a "tested genuineness" of faith that comfort could never achieve?
3. How does the "inventory" of your life change when you stop counting your problems and start naming the specific benefits and mercies of King Jesus?

Main Passage: Joshua 12

Supporting Passages:

• Numbers 21
• Deuteronomy 3
• 2 Timothy 3:16
• James 1:2-3
• Romans 5:3
• 1 Peter 1:6-7
• Psalm 103:2