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The Story 5. Conquest of the Land Deuteronomy, Joshua

The Story 5. Conquest of the Land Deuteronomy, Joshua. To Recap. In spite of living supernaturally, sacrificially and sacramentally… ..Israel blew it God’s purpose still to bless the earth through them Detailed notes on CCE website. Today. The entry of Israel into the land

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The Story 5. Conquest of the Land Deuteronomy, Joshua

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  1. The Story 5. Conquest of the LandDeuteronomy, Joshua

  2. To Recap • In spite of living supernaturally, sacrificially and sacramentally… • ..Israel blew it • God’s purpose still to bless the earth through them • Detailed notes on CCE website

  3. Today • The entry of Israel into the land • The toxic nature of sin, and its frustration of God’s planetary rescue plan Baal Mask from Hazor

  4. Deuteronomy • ‘Second Law’ – retelling the story • Battles with Moab, Sihon of Amorites, Og of Bashan • Reuben, Gad and Manasseh settle east of Jordan • The sin at Peor (Num 25) • DON’T MESS WITH BAAL PEOR!

  5. The Morality of Conquest • How can God destroy innocent people? • a. Israel were supernaturally empowered • b. This is judgment – and limited in scope • c. Ultimately, it was not a successful strategy • ‘The justicer will do justice’

  6. In our case… • Be ruthless with what is not Godly

  7. Moses hands over to Joshua

  8. Ancient Jericho Today

  9. What you do personally affects the community

  10. How often do we make big decisions without consulting the Lord? Don’t make covenants with the Canaanites.. Keep single-hearted

  11. Don’t jump to conclusions, but find out the motives

  12. What Can We Learn? • God is serious about His plan • Let’s be aware of the toxic nature of sin • We have an inheritance to enter – let us not miss it!

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