1. God keeps his promises – do I believe that? Josh.14-17 1. Persevering, adventurous faith – 14:6-15 Josh.14-19 shows us the division of the land a. A detailed record of God keeping his promises b. God directed the process – 14:1,2 cf. Numbers 26:52-56 c. The Levites had a special role – 14:3,4; Dt.10:8,9; Num.18:20-24

2. Persevering, adventurous faith a. A courageous faith – 14:7,8; Num.14:10 b. A persevering faith – 14:9,10 c. An adventurous faith – 14:11,12 Faith is not:- 1. Being confident & strong – Paul-1Cor.2:3 2. Having faith in your own faith “It is not so much ‘great faith in God’ that is required, but ‘faith in a great God’”

3. 2. The hesitancy of fear – 17:14-18 The “Joseph” tribes:- a. Recognize God’s blessing – 17:14 b. Are hesitant & fearful – 17:16 Joshua does not ignore the obstacles but reminds them of:- a. God’s blessings -17:17; Eph.1:3; 2Pet.1:3 b. God keeping his promises – 17:18

4. 3. God’s promises kept – Ch.15-17 a. The detailed fulfilment of God’s promises –Gen.12:7; Gen.15:18-21 b. Faith in God’s promises leads to action - Caleb & family – 15:13-19 - Caleb & family – 15:13-19 - Daughters of Zelophehad – 17:3-6 - Daughters of Zelophehad – 17:3-6 c. Faith is displayed in everyday obedience d. Challenges to faith – 15:63; 16:10; 17:12,13 cf. Dt.7:22,23

5. 4. Trusting in God’s promises God’s amazing promises to Abraham – Gen.12:1-7; ch.15; 17:1-8; 22:15-18 a. God keeps his promise of land – Joshua b. God brings blessing to all nations – Jesus Jesus promised – “I will build my Church” – Mt.16:18 The promise kept:- Around the world Around the world At ACC At ACC

6. Jesus keeping his promise at ACC a. Building us as a community – 1Thess.3:12; 4:9,10; John13:35 b. Saving people – 12 living stones Question – Will we follow Caleb or the Joseph tribes? Will we trust God & act or let our fears stop us?