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Family Devotions - Entries tagged "Joshua"
SunSundayNovNovember14th2010
Nov.14 - Holy Living in the Promised Land
Holy Living in the Promised Land
Passage: Joshua 23–24
Principle: Believers must obey God wholeheartedly while living in a sinful, idolatrous
world.
Praise: “Holy Lord”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• Why was living with the Canaanites dangerous for Israel?
• What was Joshua’s charge to the Israelites?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By doing what God’s Word says, no matter what other people say.
• By trusting God and serving Him wholeheartedly.
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of Joshua 23–24.
SunSundayNovNovember7th2010
Nov.7 - God Reveals Achan’s Sin
God Reveals Achan’s Sin
Passage: Joshua 7
Principle: Believers must turn from sin because of God’s holiness and sin’s terrible
consequences.
Praise: “Trust and Obey”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• Why did Israel lose the battle of Ai?
• How was God’s holiness revealed in this lesson?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By being aware of areas where he is tempted.
• By trusting that God’s goodness is better than the satisfaction that sin promises.
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of Joshua 7.
Next Week: Joshua 23–24
SunSundayOctOctober31st2010
Oct.31 - God Gives Jericho to Israel
God Gives Jericho to Israel
Passage: Joshua 6
Principle: Believers should be encouraged to obey God because He always does what He
says.
Praise: “Great Is the Lord”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What happened when the people of Israel shouted?
• Why did God bring down the walls of Jericho in this way?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By remembering that difficult situations are opportunities for God to glorify
Himself.
• By repenting and fleeing to Christ from God’s judgment.
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of Joshua 6.
Next Week: Joshua 7
SunSundayOctOctober24th2010
Oct.24 - God Reveals His Might at the Jordan
God Reveals His Might at the Jordan
Passage: Joshua 3:1–5:1
Principle: Believers are to remember God’s might and demonstrate godly fear by obeying
Him.
Praise: “Rock of Ages”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• Why did God have Joshua set up stones from the Jordan River?
• Why did God perform this mighty act before Israel entered the Promised Land?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By being encouraged that God is mighty in difficult situations.
• By remembering the Lord’s mighty acts.
• By fearing and obeying the Lord.
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of Joshua 3:1–5:1.
Next Week: Joshua 6
SunSundayOctOctober17th2010
Oct.17 - Rahab Shows Her Faith in God
Rahab Shows Her Faith in God
Passage: Joshua 2
Principle: Believers must submit in faith and deed to the victorious God.
Praise: “God of Wonders”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• How did Rahab show her faith in God?
• Why was Israel encouraged by the spies’ report?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By encouraging others by telling them of God’s works.
• By remembering that a believer’s faith should be accompanied by deeds.
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of Joshua 2.
Next Week: Joshua 3:1–5:1
TueTuesdayOctOctober5th2010
Oct.3 - God Calls Joshua to be His Servant
God Calls Joshua to Be His Servant
Passage: Joshua 1:1–8
Principle: God requires believers to live as His servants.
Praise: “Make Me a Servant”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What did God command Joshua?
• What did God promise Joshua?
• How did God fulfill His promise to give Israel the Promised Land?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By being strong and courageous in serving God.
• By memorizing and meditating on God’s Word.
This Week: As a family, read Joshua 1:1–8.
Next Week: Joshua 2
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