Feast: Joshua's Four Miracles (Part One)
God's Providence in Our Christian Fight
#FT25-05
Richard T. Ritenbaugh
Given 11-Oct-25; 72 minutes
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Israel's conquest of Canaan under Joshua can be a spiritual metaphor for the Christian's journey from baptism to entering God's kingdom. The books of Joshua, Judges, and Hebrews contrasts two generations of Israelites - the first, who perished because of unbelief, and the second, who largely obeyed under Joshua's leadership. The second generation serves as a model for "spiritual Israel" the Church , in its mission to overcome sin and enter God's rest. Joshua, whose Hebrew name is the same as Christ, is presented as a powerful type of Christ, a faithful leader bringing God's people into their inheritance. Miracles like the crossing of the Jordan and the fall of Jericho symbolize key aspects of Christian life, including baptism, sanctification, and victory through obedience and faith rather than human effort. Key themes of this message include 1) Faithful obedience as the path to spiritual victory, 2) God's power as the source of triumph over spiritual enemies, and 3) the danger of hidden sin, as illustrated by Achan's theft, leading to Israels defeat at Ai, showing how even one person's disobedience can hinder the entire community. The sermon warns against spiritual compromise, urging believers to trust God's timing, remaining pure, and walking in integrity. The conquest of Canaan, with Christ leading the way into God's eternal Kingdom.