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Point of Grace International
PGI - January 2, 2022 Sunday Service
In our church we aim to make it feel like a home, where strangers feel they are part of the family, where smiles are overflowing and hugs are natural, because we believe that life is a journey, and that we are simply channel of blessings. In our church we value three things, gratitude because it's the proper response to God, excellence because God expects nothing less, and grace because we all need it.
Locations & Times
Point of Grace Church
15601 Sheridan St, Davie, FL 33331, USA
Sunday 9:30 AM
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LYRICS FOR TODAY'S SONGS
CCLI License # 1613304
Today is the Day - Lincoln Brewster
Way Maker
Goodness of God
CCLI License # 1613304
Today is the Day - Lincoln Brewster
Way Maker
Goodness of God
Sermon Notes
January 2 | Joshua 1:1-18 (ESV)
Literary Analysis
V1. Death of Moses
V2. Moses is dead
V2. Go over this Jordan
V3. I have given to you, just as I promised to Moses.
V5. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you.
V6. Be strong and courageous
V7. according to all the law
V8. Book of the Law
V9. Be strong and courageous
V11. Pass over this Jordan
V13. The LORD your God is providing you a place of rest
V15. until the LORD gives rest to your brothers as he has to you
V17. Just as we obeyed Moses in all things, so we will obey you.
V17. Only may the LORD your God be with you, as he was with Moses!
January 2 | Joshua 1:1-18 (ESV)
Literary Analysis
V1. Death of Moses
V2. Moses is dead
V2. Go over this Jordan
V3. I have given to you, just as I promised to Moses.
V5. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you.
V6. Be strong and courageous
V7. according to all the law
V8. Book of the Law
V9. Be strong and courageous
V11. Pass over this Jordan
V13. The LORD your God is providing you a place of rest
V15. until the LORD gives rest to your brothers as he has to you
V17. Just as we obeyed Moses in all things, so we will obey you.
V17. Only may the LORD your God be with you, as he was with Moses!
ISG Material
Context
The book of Joshua is a transition just as the leadership was too a transition. Israel now at the doorsteps of Canaan, the beloved leader (Moses) who led them for one generation has died but as if God did not even bat an eyelash, Joshua was chosen to replace him. The transition must take place from wilderness to Canaan via the Jordan River, from promise to possession, and finally from wandering to rest.
Points
1. Joshua means Yahweh is salvation. His name aptly describes what God intends to do for Israel. Their transition from slavery to freedom was not complete the moment they crossed the Red Sea, they must complete the travel all the way to the land of promise.
2. Moses is hailed even today as the greatest of the prophets in Israel. The signs and wonders, the feat of forcing Pharaoh to release the Israelites was no easy task, thanks to Moses. But more than that, the Scriptures also present him as an anti type of the Messiah. (Deuteronomy 18:18)
3. The theme of transition is ever present in this passage. It is critical to understand the barrier of the Jordan river separating wilderness and Canaan. The two and a half tribes of Reuben, Gad and Mannaseh who opted to stay beyond Jordan must help drive the inhabitants of Canaan. This was a necessary undertaking in chapter one.
4. Most controversial to this book is the idea of invasion. In the 21st century mindset, what Israel will do is nothing but genocide. But genocide is rather a new concept that did not exist in the ancient world. There was no permanent territory and powers shifted from one tribe to the next. The Scriptures provide us a metanarrative beginning from Genesis that since God created the world, he reserves every right to manage the world and its affairs including awarding of lands to Israel in the context of cleansing the land from unrighteousness (Genesis 15:13-16).
5. The land of Canaan must be understood as God’s permanent possession (leviticus 25:23-24). Israel was given the management privilege just like how Adam and Eve were given the honor of managing Eden. Hence, the church must be careful in her theologizing that supports a permanent ownership of Israel to the land of Palestine. More can be said about this.
Small Group Guide questions:
1. Summarize. Summarize the passage Joshua 1:1-18
2. Establish the context. Identify the characters and their political situation.
3. Analyze. Why do you think God keeps repeating, “be strong and courageous”?
4. Analyze. What could be the implications if Joshua fails in his task?
5. Connect. How is meditating on the book of the Law going to help Joshua fulfill his task?
6. Connect. How does meditating on the Scriptures help you survive and thrive in your Christian life? (cf. Psalm 1:1-3)
7. Apply. Make a decision to develop a love for meditation on the word of God. Aim to read the whole Bible for the year 2022.
Prayer
1. Happy New Year! God deserves worship.
2. Let us remember our loved ones and our country, let us embrace the new challenges of 2022 and raise our hopes that God will see us through.
Context
The book of Joshua is a transition just as the leadership was too a transition. Israel now at the doorsteps of Canaan, the beloved leader (Moses) who led them for one generation has died but as if God did not even bat an eyelash, Joshua was chosen to replace him. The transition must take place from wilderness to Canaan via the Jordan River, from promise to possession, and finally from wandering to rest.
Points
1. Joshua means Yahweh is salvation. His name aptly describes what God intends to do for Israel. Their transition from slavery to freedom was not complete the moment they crossed the Red Sea, they must complete the travel all the way to the land of promise.
2. Moses is hailed even today as the greatest of the prophets in Israel. The signs and wonders, the feat of forcing Pharaoh to release the Israelites was no easy task, thanks to Moses. But more than that, the Scriptures also present him as an anti type of the Messiah. (Deuteronomy 18:18)
3. The theme of transition is ever present in this passage. It is critical to understand the barrier of the Jordan river separating wilderness and Canaan. The two and a half tribes of Reuben, Gad and Mannaseh who opted to stay beyond Jordan must help drive the inhabitants of Canaan. This was a necessary undertaking in chapter one.
4. Most controversial to this book is the idea of invasion. In the 21st century mindset, what Israel will do is nothing but genocide. But genocide is rather a new concept that did not exist in the ancient world. There was no permanent territory and powers shifted from one tribe to the next. The Scriptures provide us a metanarrative beginning from Genesis that since God created the world, he reserves every right to manage the world and its affairs including awarding of lands to Israel in the context of cleansing the land from unrighteousness (Genesis 15:13-16).
5. The land of Canaan must be understood as God’s permanent possession (leviticus 25:23-24). Israel was given the management privilege just like how Adam and Eve were given the honor of managing Eden. Hence, the church must be careful in her theologizing that supports a permanent ownership of Israel to the land of Palestine. More can be said about this.
Small Group Guide questions:
1. Summarize. Summarize the passage Joshua 1:1-18
2. Establish the context. Identify the characters and their political situation.
3. Analyze. Why do you think God keeps repeating, “be strong and courageous”?
4. Analyze. What could be the implications if Joshua fails in his task?
5. Connect. How is meditating on the book of the Law going to help Joshua fulfill his task?
6. Connect. How does meditating on the Scriptures help you survive and thrive in your Christian life? (cf. Psalm 1:1-3)
7. Apply. Make a decision to develop a love for meditation on the word of God. Aim to read the whole Bible for the year 2022.
Prayer
1. Happy New Year! God deserves worship.
2. Let us remember our loved ones and our country, let us embrace the new challenges of 2022 and raise our hopes that God will see us through.