Andrew Musch - As a boy I began to tell people that I was saved. I did this so the people around me who loved me would quit being so worried about me not being saved. I also tried to convince my own heart I was saved, forgiven and on my way to Heaven.
Memory Verse: Joshua 1:5 Memory Verse Text: I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Point 1: The LORD spoke to Joshua; hearing the Lord's voice is a necessary element if someone is going to be of any help to the Lord's people. God did not say, "Moses is dead," but rather, "Moses my servant" (Joshua 1:2). Application: This is a great reminder of what all true leaders must be, servants of God. Point 2: Rather than letting them be overcome with the loss of their leader Moses, God's Word called the children of Israel to action; "Go over this Jordan" (Joshua 1:2). In addition, God's intentions remained the same for His people and He reiterated the promises He had made before. Joshua was reminded of God's power that would make it happen (Joshua 1:5). Point 3: A call went out for courage of heart. It took/takes courage to obey God and go on. "Be not afraid!"... Something which is sometimes easier said than done. Point 4: God's important counsel to Joshua should be noted: 1) Do all, 2) Turn not from it, 3) Take the Book of the Law with you always, and 4) Meditate, it is critical for a leader (Joshua 1:7,8).
Notes: Perhaps it would be a good to involve the class by having the students suggest a person they know who had courage. In addition, they can tell of some Bible character that showed courage. For example: Samuel meeting Saul, Daniel in the lion's den, David and the lion, etc.
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Andrew Musch
