Grace Community Church
Crossing Over - A Study of Joshua #6 Who Broke the Cookie Jar?
A study of the book of Joshua.
Locations & Times
Grace Community Church
8950 M-79, Nashville, MI 49073, USA
Sunday 10:00 AM
In this series, we are studying the Old Testament book of Joshua.
· It teaches us how to live once we’ve place our faith in Jesus the Savior.
· It shows, through the examples of others, how to possess what God has promised us.
· It demonstrates the blessings of obedience and the price of stubborn disobedience.
· It illustrates the reality of spiritual warfare and the danger of compromise.
· It challenges us to be decisive, determined, and devoted.
· It teaches us how to live once we’ve place our faith in Jesus the Savior.
· It shows, through the examples of others, how to possess what God has promised us.
· It demonstrates the blessings of obedience and the price of stubborn disobedience.
· It illustrates the reality of spiritual warfare and the danger of compromise.
· It challenges us to be decisive, determined, and devoted.
From Here to There captures the idea of the children of Israel moving into the Promised Land, fulfilling the Lord's promise to Abraham approximately 500 years before.
Genesis 12:1-5
Genesis 12:1-5
Sometimes when we want something so bad and don't get what we want, we take extraordinary and even extreme actions or steps.
Have you ever done something wrong and then were found out after the fact?
Cookie Jar example.
Have you ever done something wrong and then were found out after the fact?
Cookie Jar example.
Caught With His Hand in the Cookie Jar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8miO96g3YQJoshua chapter 7 is a story that fits this scenario. (Joshua 7:1)
In the previous chapter we see God blessing the Israelites beyond belief.
After God led them in taking the city of Jericho, He instructed the Jews not to take any of the spoils of the battle for themselves. (Joshua 6:19)
In chapter 7 we see Achan caught with his hand in God's "cookie jar!"
In the previous chapter we see God blessing the Israelites beyond belief.
After God led them in taking the city of Jericho, He instructed the Jews not to take any of the spoils of the battle for themselves. (Joshua 6:19)
In chapter 7 we see Achan caught with his hand in God's "cookie jar!"
At the city of Jericho, chapter 6, Israel leaned on God's strength.
At the city of Ai, chapter 7, Israel learned about its own weakness.
Joshua 7:2-5
At the city of Ai, chapter 7, Israel learned about its own weakness.
Joshua 7:2-5
It's been said, "we are never in greater danger than right after we have won a great victory!"
Satan knows that the areas of pride and arrogance are the best times to defeat us.
Satan knows that the areas of pride and arrogance are the best times to defeat us.
The great Bible teacher Warren Wiersbe used the outline in your notes to teach about being caught in the cookie jar.
#1 – A Disobedient soldier. Joshua 7:1, 20-21
#2 – A Defeated army. Joshua 7:2-5
#3 – A Discouraged leader. Joshua 7:6-15
#4 – A Discovered sinner. Joshua 7:16-26
We'll use these points to help you to both understand and apply truths of God’s word to your life.
#1 – A Disobedient soldier. Joshua 7:1, 20-21
#2 – A Defeated army. Joshua 7:2-5
#3 – A Discouraged leader. Joshua 7:6-15
#4 – A Discovered sinner. Joshua 7:16-26
We'll use these points to help you to both understand and apply truths of God’s word to your life.
#1 - A Disobedient soldier.
Joshua 7:1, 20-21; James 1:13-15
Joshua 7:1, 20-21; James 1:13-15
#2 - A Defeated army.
Joshua 7:2-5
1. Marginalized the holiness of God
2. Relied upon past methodology
3. Disregarded God's help
4. Listened to advice that was worldly, not Godly
5. Retreated instead of re-connecting with God
6. Maintained a shallow veneer of faith
Joshua 7:2-5
1. Marginalized the holiness of God
2. Relied upon past methodology
3. Disregarded God's help
4. Listened to advice that was worldly, not Godly
5. Retreated instead of re-connecting with God
6. Maintained a shallow veneer of faith
#3 - A Discouraged leader.
Joshua 7:6-15
Joshua 7:6-15
#4 - A Discovered sinner.
Joshua 7:16-26
1. God wants … us to understand that His glory is more important than our glory or the gold of this world.
2. God knows … what we do, whether anyone else is or not.
3. God thinks … sin is a bigger deal than we do.
4. God deserves … our best and when we fail we need to confess / not hide our sins and mistakes. [This is one of 8 people in the Bible who say, “I have sinned.”]
5. God deals … with us in His own time and in His own way.
Joshua 7:16-26
1. God wants … us to understand that His glory is more important than our glory or the gold of this world.
2. God knows … what we do, whether anyone else is or not.
3. God thinks … sin is a bigger deal than we do.
4. God deserves … our best and when we fail we need to confess / not hide our sins and mistakes. [This is one of 8 people in the Bible who say, “I have sinned.”]
5. God deals … with us in His own time and in His own way.
H.O.M.E. Group Discussion Questions:
1. Have you ever done something wrong and then were found out? Discuss.
2. Read Joshua 6:18-21; Joshua 7:1, 20-21; James 1:13-15. Point out the details and describe what went wrong and why.
3. What do you think about the statement: “We are never in greater danger than right after we have a won a great victory.”
4. Review the four main points of the message. What did you learn? What can you apply to your life?
1. Have you ever done something wrong and then were found out? Discuss.
2. Read Joshua 6:18-21; Joshua 7:1, 20-21; James 1:13-15. Point out the details and describe what went wrong and why.
3. What do you think about the statement: “We are never in greater danger than right after we have a won a great victory.”
4. Review the four main points of the message. What did you learn? What can you apply to your life?
This week's missionary highlight:
Andrew and Cheryl Tay
Singapore/Southeast Asia
Email for Andrew: ataygc@gmail.com
Andrew and Cheryl Tay
Singapore/Southeast Asia
Email for Andrew: ataygc@gmail.com
Online Giving Link
Secure online donations can be made to Grace Church by following this link. Please see Lisa Sterkenburg or Holly Carpenter if you have questions regarding online giving.
https://gc3.breezechms.com/give/onlineBirthdays and Anniversaries:
Sunday, February 9 - Nick VanDeMoortel
Wednesday, February 12 - Tarah Godbey
Saturday, February 15 - Sue Brenton
Sunday, February 9 - Nick VanDeMoortel
Wednesday, February 12 - Tarah Godbey
Saturday, February 15 - Sue Brenton
S.H.A.P.E. Class
Want to learn how God has uniquely created you to minister to those around you? Grace Church can help you with that in the S.H.A.P.E. class beginning February 16th.
You will need a S.H.A.P.E. book that can be purchased in CJ's. The cost of the online assessment is paid when you purchase the book in CJ's. The total for both is $19.
Sign-up on your Connection Card on Sunday or at the website on or before February 9th.
You will need a S.H.A.P.E. book that can be purchased in CJ's. The cost of the online assessment is paid when you purchase the book in CJ's. The total for both is $19.
Sign-up on your Connection Card on Sunday or at the website on or before February 9th.
Helping People Rummage Sale
February 22nd from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
This is a great opportunity to clean out those closets and storage areas and give what you don't need or use to a good cause. All proceeds from the sale will go to the Samaritan Fund that helps our community and those in need.
We ask that you mark your items and set them up before the sale begins.You will need to return at the end of the sale to collect any unsold items you wish to keep. Everything else will be donated.
Would you like a table or two? Want to help with this event?
Sign up on your Connection Card or through the online form.
This is a great opportunity to clean out those closets and storage areas and give what you don't need or use to a good cause. All proceeds from the sale will go to the Samaritan Fund that helps our community and those in need.
We ask that you mark your items and set them up before the sale begins.You will need to return at the end of the sale to collect any unsold items you wish to keep. Everything else will be donated.
Would you like a table or two? Want to help with this event?
Sign up on your Connection Card or through the online form.
Link to Sign-Up for Rummage Sale
Sign-up here for a table or two or to help out on the day of the sale!
https://gc3.breezechms.com/form/96c1caWhat is Breeze?
Breeze is the online church management used at Grace Church!
What Can I Do?
With Breeze you can see and manage:
-personal and family information
-online giving & online/envelope giving history
-online church directory (photos when available)
-list of completed Grace U classes
-and much more!
How Can I Access Breeze?
I do NOT have an account or I don't know if I have an account:
-Email Lisa (lisa@gc3.org) to request the link to activate your Breeze account
I DO have an account:
-login on your computer at: gc3.breezechms.com
-login on a mobile device (download the mobile app at: www.breezechms.com/mobile-app)
For any questions about Breeze, contact Lisa Sterkenburg (lisa@gc3.org).
What Can I Do?
With Breeze you can see and manage:
-personal and family information
-online giving & online/envelope giving history
-online church directory (photos when available)
-list of completed Grace U classes
-and much more!
How Can I Access Breeze?
I do NOT have an account or I don't know if I have an account:
-Email Lisa (lisa@gc3.org) to request the link to activate your Breeze account
I DO have an account:
-login on your computer at: gc3.breezechms.com
-login on a mobile device (download the mobile app at: www.breezechms.com/mobile-app)
For any questions about Breeze, contact Lisa Sterkenburg (lisa@gc3.org).
New Grace U Classes Start March 1
Three new Grace U classes will begin March 1st!
Crazy Love - learning how to have a vibrant relationship with God
Bible Essentials - an overview of the Bible
4 Chairs - understanding where you are in your spiritual journey and learning how to take the next step
Let the staff know if you have any questions (grace@gc3.org).
Crazy Love - learning how to have a vibrant relationship with God
Bible Essentials - an overview of the Bible
4 Chairs - understanding where you are in your spiritual journey and learning how to take the next step
Let the staff know if you have any questions (grace@gc3.org).
Camp Michawana Ladies Retreat
The Camp Michawana Fall Ladies Retreat takes place October 2nd-4th this year. Now is a great time to mark this on your calendar if you are wishing to attend. More information will be available in May when registration opens up. In the meantime, see Sandy Schilz with questions (rappingrama@gmail.com).