We’ve been discussing the paradoxical principle that of our own power we’re not capable of obeying and serving God. Yet, in spite of that, we’re still called to imitate our Father in heaven in every way we can. If our Father in heaven shows mercy, we are to show mercy. If He shows love, we are […]
J24-33: Why Choosing To Serve God Can Be Dangerous
“But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” – Joshua 24:15 […]
J24-32: The Reason Mankind Needs A Savior
Here’s something to chew on for a sec. The first humans God created, Adam and Eve, failed in their devotion to their Creator. So did Abraham. And so did Moses who didn’t even make it into the Promised Land because of his sin. So if Adam and Eve, Abraham and Moses weren’t able to meet […]
J24-31: Why It Was Easier For Israel To Worship False Gods
At this point in our study, I hope you’re realizing the dilemma of cosmic proportions that was placed before Israel. The Lord demands His followers to serve Him with complete devotion and perfection. But the problem is no man is capable of serving Him with complete devotion and perfection (something God is aware of). Hence, […]
J24-30: ‘If You Abandon Adonai And Serve Foreign Gods, He Will Turn, Doing You Harm’
“If you abandon Adonai and serve foreign gods, he will turn, doing you harm and destroying you after he has done you good.”-Joshua 24:20 You know, there’s a really good reason why God is going out of His way to warn the people if they stray in their allegiance to Him, they can expect to […]
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