Why I Left My Father’s Religion “Great is the wrath of the Lord that is poured out on us, because our fathers have not kept the word of the Lord, to do according to all that is written in this book.” 2 Chronicles 34:21 Joshua 24:14-24 “Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the river, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” (v.15)

Why I Left My Father’s Religion Joshua 24:14-24 1. Because Of A Godly Example! v.15 2. Because They Saw Its Futility! Psalm 115:3-8 Gal.1:7-8 3. Because Of Their Fear Of God! v.20 Deut.6:15 Matt.15:13 4. Because It Was The Right Thing To Do! v.15 Acts 17:11 John 8:32

Why I Left My Father’s Religion Joshua 24:14-24 “Now therefore, fear the Lord, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River and in Egypt. Serve the Lord!” (v.14) We Need To Fear The Lord! We Need To Obey The Lord! We Need To Put Away Wrong!

Why I Left My Father’s Religion Joshua 24:14-24 Think Beyond The Difficult To The Possible! 1 Peter 1:18-21 Believe in Jesus Christ (John 8:24) Confess faith in Him (Matt.10:32-33) Repent of your sins (Luke 13:3, 5) Be baptized (Mark 16:15-16)