Four Forgotten Truths about God's People #3: You're in a Battle
January 30, 2023
If you're looking for an encounter with God, learn from Joshua. He prepares for battle by following the standard ordinances that God had determined. Sometimes we think we need to go on a mystical retreat to have an encounter with God, but we just need to go to church, read the Bible, pray, take communion, and pray that God encounters us. And that's what God does for Joshua.
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January 25, 2023
We are studying four forgotten truths about God's people from the book of Joshua. The story of Joshua leading God's people into the promised land was written to teach God's people to remember that He is faithful in their battles. The book of Joshua reminds us of these great truths that will enable us to fight our spiritual battles victoriously.
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Pastor Josh teaches that ceaseless prayer doesn't require becoming a monk or a spiritual giant, but is well within the reach of mere mortals like you and me.
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Today we take a look at the importance of doing things in someone's name. Pastor Josh discusses why the name of Jesus is so vitally important.
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One group says the Bible is a book about love, mercy, and kindness. They think of the story of the Good Samaritan and of Jesus telling us to turn the other cheek. So how could anyone think the Bible prevents a tolerant society? But for another group, the Bible is far from tolerant. There’s the conquest of Canaan. There’s Elijah killing Baal’s prophets by his own hand. And in the New Testament, Jesus talks often about hell. That’s not tolerant. What then can we say in answer to this question? Get your free resource and learn more today!