week of 4/3

Unit 8  Session 2

EXPERIENCING GOD'S JUSTICE

JOSHUA 7-11

God wins the victory for His people, who must follow Him in faith. 

The Lord won the battle of Jericho on behalf of His people, the Israelites. He collapsed the wall and handed the city over to Israel for its total destruction and required that all the precious metals be devoted for His use in the tabernacle. He warned that if the Israelites did not honor this command, then destruction and trouble would come upon the disobedient and the entire camp. Against the backdrop of Israel's faithful obedience at Jericho and Rahab's faithful actions toward the spies, and the blessings of God's reward, one man chose to transgress God's command. And soon, his secret sin found him out.

Points to consider:

✞   Unfaithfulness leads to defeat.

     * How do human beings typically evaluate the gravity

        of sin?

     * What are some ways believers' sins affect the church?

✞   Sin leads to judgment.

     * Why do we try to hide our sin, or think we can?

✞   Faithfulness leads to victory.

     * What are some ways believers today experience 

        victory through their faithfulness?