First Baptist Church Statesboro

“Conflict among God’s People”
Joshua 22

What Went Wrong:

• They didn’t know the whole story (v. 11)

• They were ready for war (v. 12)

• They assumed the worse (v. 16)

What Went Right:

• They met in person (v. 13-14)

• They sought to understand (v. 21-29)

• They remained united in the Lord (v. 30-34)

By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you
have love for one another. (John 13:35)

In essentials, unity;
In non-essentials, liberty;
In all things, charity.
—Rupertus Meldenius, 1627

Statements of Biblical Unity & Forgiveness:
(Ken Sande, Peacemaker Ministries)

“I will not dwell on this incident.”

“I will not bring it up again and use it against you.”

“I will not tell others about this incident.”

“I will not let this incident stand between us.”

The Christ Connection:

The Unity of the Israelites—

The Name of the Altar—

By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you
have love for one another. (John 13:35)