When we contemplate the crucifixion, we picture ourselves at the foot of the cross and Christ upon it, dying in our place. But there is another way to meditate on the scene. Paul says, "I have been crucified with Christ." What does it mean to be united to Christ's death? What does in mean not only to be in Christ, but to have Christ in me? Visit us online at www.graceforsiouxfalls.org.

Christians have always thought of themselves as "People of the Word," but what exactly does that mean? How do we recognize such people? How do we make sure we are such people ourselves? The example of Israel at the end of Joshua 8 has plenty to teach us about being people of the Word. “People of the Word" is the tenth sermon of Entering the Promise, a study of the book of Joshua focusing on the redemptive lessons of Israel's journey for the church today. Visit us online at www.graceforsiouxfalls.org.

Because of one man's sin, Israel could not stand against its enemies. Now, reconciled to God, the people must face the same opponent who, in their last engagement, had dealt them a humiliating defeat. This time God promised not only the victory, but also the spoils. “Stretch Out Your Spear" is the ninth sermon of Entering the Promise, a study of the book of Joshua focusing on the redemptive lessons of Israel's journey for the church today. Visit us online at www.graceforsiouxfalls.org.

One family escaped judgment at Jericho. One family fell under judgment afterward. And what a judgment it was. There are easy answers to rationalize the shocking nature of the conquest, but they're ultimately unsatisfying. Instead of smoothing over the offense, we have to ask what the shock is meant to keep us from forgetting. “The Wages of Sin" is the eighth sermon of Entering the Promise, a study of the book of Joshua focusing on the redemptive lessons of Israel's journey for the church today. Visit us online at www.graceforsiouxfalls.org.

Everything you want is on the other side of the wall ... but God says it isn't for you. The miraculous plan to conquer Jericho comes with a surprising prohibition: all the spoils are devoted to God. We all know about the walls that came tumbling down. But what was the lesson of this great victory? “The City Is Yours" is the seventh sermon of Entering the Promise, a study of the book of Joshua focusing on the redemptive lessons of Israel's journey for the church today. Visit us online at www.graceforsiouxfalls.org.

God gives us strength, but not in the way you'd think -- and not for the task you might expect. When Israel crossed the Jordan, striking fear into the heart of the Amorites, their next move was not to attack. It was to celebrate the sacraments of the Old Testament, circumcision and Passover. There is a lesson here for us. “Sacraments Old and New" is the sixth sermon of Entering the Promise, a study of the book of Joshua focusing on the redemptive lessons of Israel's journey for the church today. Visit us online at www.graceforsiouxfalls.org.

The waters of the Jordan parted as the ark of the covenant advanced, and as they crossed over, the people brought twelve stones from the riverbed to build a monument on the other side. Why do we build monuments? Because without them we forget. And what God did that day was not just for one generation, but for every generation. “When Your Children Ask" is the fifth sermon of Entering the Promise, a study of the book of Joshua focusing on the redemptive lessons of Israel's journey for the church today. Visit us online at www.graceforsiouxfalls.org.

There are many reasons to give something up, but the best reason is to remember what was given up for us. Visit us online at www.graceforsiouxfalls.org.

When the people of God crossed the Jordan to enter the land of promise, it was not fighting men but the Ark of the Covenant that led the way. They built no bridges and took no boats. As he had at the Red Sea, God parted the water, and the people crossed on dry ground. Like the scarlet cord from Rahab's window, this too was a sign that "the Living God is among you." “On Dry Ground" is the fourth sermon of Entering the Promise, a study of the book of Joshua focusing on the redemptive lessons of Israel's journey for the church today. Visit us online at www.graceforsiouxfalls.org.

Lying is wrong, but what do you do when there's no other choice? The story of Rahab in Joshua 2 raises a tough ethical dilemma. To protect the spies from Israel, she deceives their pursuers. Despite the fact that the ninth commandment forbids lying, she is rewarded for her actions. This reminds us of the classic philosophical conundrum: Is it okay to lie to the Nazis in order to protect the lives of innocent people? “Lying to the Nazis" is the third sermon of Entering the Promise, a study of the book of Joshua focusing on the redemptive lessons of Israel's journey for the church today. Visit us online at www.graceforsiouxfalls.org.