The Book of Joshua - Calvary Murrieta

Covenant Renewal

February 21, 2024 • Pastor Brian Bell • Joshua 24

Joshua wraps up with "The Usual Parts of a Covenant Renewal." Service to the Lord becomes the theme in this chapter.

Farewell

February 14, 2024 • Pastor Brian Bell • Joshua 23

"Farewell:" Joshua, in his speech, magnifies the Lord instead of reciting his accomplishments, or what others would say about him. He exhorts the people to love the Lord their God, and to cling to Him.

The Lord Is My Portion

February 7, 2024 • Pastor Brian Bell • Joshua 21, Joshua 22

Christ's faithfulness to Christians is not contingent on their faithfulness to Him. God is faithful because that is who He is and He cannot deny Himself. So, we can have spiritual rest in that promise, and that will lead into our obedience and service to Him.

Sanctuary City

January 24, 2024 • Pastor Brian Bell • Joshua 20

God commands Joshua to build cities that provided a safe place for those looking for protections. This is who Jesus is to those who find refuge in Him. He is our City of Refuge.

Inheritance

December 13, 2023 • Pastor Brian Bell • Joshua 13—19

This is a focus on the allotment of land to the Israelite tribes. This was the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham that his descendants would inherit the promised land. God's eternal kingdom became the promised inheritance of all the redeemed.

Jehovah to the Rescue…Again!

December 6, 2023 • Pastor Brian Bell • Joshua 11, Joshua 12

We read Joshua conquers Northern Canaan and we find that no risk is too great when it is based on the sovereign promise of God.

Capturing the Heartland

November 29, 2023 • Pastor Brian Bell • Joshua 10

5 Amorite Kings allied together and attacked the Gibeonites after learning about their peace treaty with Israel. Joshua would not forsake them when the Gibeonites ask him for help. It was his duty to defend the afflicted who were brought into trouble on the account of Israel. It was also the duty of the Lord to fight for Israel, because of His love and faithfulness to His people.

Failing Into Grace

November 15, 2023 • Pastor Andrew Paulsen • Joshua 9

"Failing Into Grace:" The Israelites fail to seek God and enter into a sacred promise with the wrong people, yet instead of receiving wrath, both groups experience grace.

A Divine Do-Over

November 8, 2023 • Jason Bell • Joshua 8

"A Divine Do-Over:" Having addressed the sin of Achan, Israel again sets out to capture the city of AI. God in his gracious mercy grants Israel a divine do over.

From the Thrill of Victory to the Agony of Defeat

November 1, 2023 • Pastor Brian Bell • Joshua 7

After the victory of Jericho comes the defeat at Ai for Joshua and the Israelites. We find from their experience that obedience to God's commands us essential for success. Disobedience can lead to defeat and consequences not just for us but also for those around us.

Unconventional Warfare

October 25, 2023 • Pastor Brian Bell • Joshua 6

In this chapter of Joshua, we will see an interesting military tactic, a strange victory and that God does the unusual to display His grace and glory.

For Me, Or Against Me, Or?

October 18, 2023 • Pastor Brian Bell • Joshua 5

God wants His people, the people of Israel to be consecrated to Him, through His covenant with them and their obedience. God will do what He promises.

Wet Feet Faith

October 11, 2023 • Pastor Brian Bell • Joshua 3, Joshua 4, 1 Peter 5:6, 1 Samuel 7:12, 1 Samuel 7

We too as Christians need to remember God’s benefits, to take a spiritual inventory, to look back over our lives recognizing God always came through no matter how serious the crisis we faced.

Rahab the Prostitute

October 4, 2023 • Pastor Brian Bell • Joshua 2

We discover what God wants to show us through the faithful actions of a prostitute named Rahab.

Conquest and Courage

September 27, 2023 • Pastor Brian Bell • Joshua 1

The Book of Joshua is about victorious Christian living. It’s about bravery and being rooted in faith in Yahweh. We will see how Joshua charges Israel to choose Yahweh as their God and renew their covenant with Him.