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Joshua's Four Miracles (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJoshua serves as a clear type of Jesus Christ, evident in the shared name and their parallel roles in leading God's people. As recorded in Joshua 11:15, Joshua faithfully executed all that the Lord commanded through Moses, leaving nothing undone, mirroring the obedience of Jesus Christ, who, as stated in John 6:38, came to do the will of Him who sent Him. Both figures exemplify complete submission to God's will. Furthermore, just as Joshua led a faithful generation into the Promised Land, achieving conquest over Canaan, Jesus Christ, in His first coming, conquered sin, satan, and this world, overcoming all opposition. However, Joshua is not a perfect type of Christ, as no human can fully embody Him. Joshua's humanity is evident in mistakes like the treaty with the Gibeonites in Joshua 9, where he failed to consult God and was deceived, highlighting the fallibility of human leadership. Despite such errors, Joshua remains an exemplar of faithfulness, doing everything God commanded, much like Christ, though with human limitations.
Joshua's Four Miracles (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIsrael's conquest of Canaan under Joshua can be a metaphor for the journey from baptism to entering God's kingdom, especially for the second generation.
Trumpets and the Fall of Jericho
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughOne major incident involving the blowing of trumpets occurred at the outset of Israel's incursion into Canaan, when God brought down the walls of Jericho.
We Will Serve the Lord!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsJoshua's deeds were demonstrations of God's power. Joshua charged the leaders to remain courageous, love God and His Law, and serving Him with all their heart and soul.
Facing Cultural Headwinds
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod's saints encounter great difficulties keeping their balance and moving toward the Kingdom while being buffeted by the anti-God, progressive culture.
Numbers (Part Three): Poised at the Jordan
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe last chapters in Numbers describe a lengthy holding pattern in which not much seemed to happen. We must have patience as we wait for the Kingdom of God.
Cleansing God's People
'Prophecy Watch' by David C. GrabbeHaggai received the last two prophecies on the same day. Haggai 2:10 and 20 identify that day as the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, called Kislev.