1. JOSHUA Chapter 13:33 REDEEMING THE TIME I.INTRODUCTION A.Been a while since we were in the book of Joshua. 1. Tonight we continue.

2. 2. Last teaching “Are you building on the wrong lot?” a) Joshua 13:33 b) Deuteronomy 10:8-9 c) Their “lot” in life different! (1) Their “lot” was the Lord! (a) I want to ask you a question.

3. (i) IF your calling how would you feel? (ii) What if the Lord said to you: (a) How would that “rest” upon your heart? (b) Price willing to pay?

4. B.Some build on the wrong “lot”. 1. Unhappy with “lot” the Lord has chosen for us! a) Christians “shop” when relationship with Jesus stale. b) Purchasing can bring “euphoria” into our lives.

5. (1) Something new to cheer us up. (2) Distracted from Jesus –result greater separation. (a) Away from our true calling. (b) Some building on the wrong “lot” in life. 2. How do I know?

6. a) Not “hard” to determine. (1) The process of getting there. (2) We know what it looks like: (a) Final results obvious to everyone! (i) Starts long before these occur.

7. b) Things that we DO know: (1) Jeremiah 17:9 (a) Human heart is drawn to sinful pleasures. (2) NOT God’s will: (a) James 1:13-15 (3) Live in a world that should be unwelcome.

8. (a) 2Corinthians 6:14-15 (4) NEVER lose sight of tings most importance. (a) Ephesians 5:15-16 (b) Passage in the Amplified version: (a) Buying up each opportunity! (i) Noble goal, but scriptural also.

9. (a) Which “lot” am I on? II.CONCLUSION A.New Year brings a fresh start! 1. Not too late to get rid of distractions!

10. 2. Genesis 34 = story of Simeon and Levi! 3. Sins of Levi’s past turned into a blessing. a) Defining moment - Exodus 32:16. (1) The setting. (2) When he comes down there is chaos! (a) Exodus 32:25-26

11. (b) Levi chose the Lord! (c) Levi’s choice had eternal consequences (i) NEVER too late to redeem the time!