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In Joshua 8:1-29, God instructs Joshua to attack the city of Ai. This time, Joshua follows God's detailed plan, setting an ambush behind the city. This victory results from their obedience to God's commands, contrasting their earlier failure due to disobedience. The chapter highlights the importance of following God's guidance for success

Joshua 7 is a solemn reminder of the devastating effect of sin on a community. The Israelites encounter a setback due to the disobedience of one man. The chapter reveals the transgression of Achan, who, against God's command, keeps spoils from the victory at Jericho, leading to disastrous consequences for the whole nation at the city of Ai.

Joshua 6 recounts the story of the miraculous fall of Jericho, one of the most well-known stories in the Old Testament. Led by Joshua, the Israelites demonstrate their faith and obedience in spite of God's unconventional methods. In life we will encounter our own 'walls of Jericho, that will challenge us to trust in God's plan, obey His commands, and hold fast to our faith.

In Joshua 5, the Israelites renew their covenant with God through circumcision and celebrate their first Passover in Canaan. This signifies their renewed commitment to God and readiness to enter the land as a fully consecrated people.

In Joshua 4, the Israelites cross the Jordan River into the Promised Land. Led by Joshua, the Israelites erected memorial stones as a reminder of God's providence and provision for the nation for future generations. Sharing our faith stories are important because what one generation is slow to remember, the next generation is quick to forget.

Joshua 3 tells the story of the crossing of the Jordan River, a significant phase in Israel's journey to the Promised Land. The chapter teaches us that, like the Israelites, our faith in God and obedience to His commandments can enable us to experience miracles.

Joshua 2 focuses on the story of Rahab, a woman from Jericho who bravely aids the spies sent by Joshua. As the Israelites prepare to conquer the city, Rahab's faith in the God of Israel and her courage significantly influence the unfolding events, demonstrating that divine providence often works through unexpected channels.

In this text, Joshua commanded the Israelites to prepare to cross the Jordan River and enter the Promised Land. Joshua cast a vision to prepare the people in God’s proper timing. The passage emphasizes the importance of spiritual partnership with God, his people, and godly leadership.

Change causes everyone a certain amount of anxiety. Change can be unsettling and stressful. Whenever there is a change in leadership, people start wondering, “What will happen now?” Courageous faith moves forward to face the future confidently because God is faithful. Joshua is being assured that although a great man of God has died, nothing of God has died with him, and God will be with Joshua as He was with Moses.

In 2 Peter 3:14-18, Peter urges believers to live in eager anticipation of Christ's return by pursuing a blameless life, growing in grace and knowledge of Jesus, and avoiding being misled by false teachings,. Instead, they should focus on the coming new heavens and earth where righteousness dwells rather than being swayed by those who distort the truth about Christ's second coming.

Pastor Josh preaches at the Christmas Eve Service

Pastor David preaches a Christmas Message.

In 2 Peter 2, Peter strongly warns of false teachers infiltrating the church and introducing destructive teachings and immoral lifestyles. Peter assures his readers the false teachers will reap what they sow, just like the angels who sinned, the ancient world, and the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Peter ends this chapter by stating that one's true nature usually reveals itself for better or worse.

In 2 Peter 1:12-21, Peter emphasizes applying the truths of the Gospel by reminding believers of scripture's reliability and divine origin, mainly through his eyewitness account of Jesus' transfiguration.

In his second epistle, Peter emphasizes the importance of knowing God and Jesus Christ through an intimate relationship. He also addresses the need to combat false teachers and to be spiritually sound in both doctrine and practice.

Peter ends his letter with a simple yet stirring exhortation: Stand firm in the true grace of God. To do this, we need clarity on what this true grace is and an understanding that it is powerful enough to sustain us even in the midst of persecution.

During a time of persecution, people's natural inclination is to panic and scatter. Peter reminds church elders to be gentle shepherds of God's flock. Peter advises the church to submit to their elders and humble themselves under God's mighty hand. In the meantime, while waiting for deliverance, they should cast all their anxiety on God because God cares for them. Finally, Peter offers hope by stating that after believers have suffered for a little while, God Himself, the source of all grace, will restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish them.

This passage reminds Christians not to be surprised even by fiery suffering but instead to see it as evidence that God's Spirit rests on us. Peter provides a pastoral word of hope and reassurance for those who are facing abuse, social rejection, and public humiliation because they follow Jesus.

In this section, Peter urges his readers to be cool-headed and warm-hearted during difficult times. He emphasizes the paramount importance of love, which covers a multitude of sins. Showing hospitality and utilizing our spiritual gifts are practical ways to show love. Peter is clear that we should expect to suffer mistreatment and the only way to be ready to suffer is to make oneself willing to suffer.

Peter tells Christian wives to be subject to their husbands, even unbelieving husbands. In part, this is to win husbands to Christ by the example of their Christ-changed wives. Is the submission unqualified? Pastor Josh addresses these and other issues.