The Book of the Law

Text: Joshua 1
27 July 2014

27 July 2014

Text: Joshua 1

“THIS BOOK OF THE LAW”


(I) THE BOOK OF THE LAW

1. God as the Giver of the Law (Exodus 20)

2. Moses as the writer of the Law (Exodus 24:1-8)

“The Book of the Covenant” Exodus 24:7


3. Writing the Full Law (Deuteronomy 31:9)


4. Composition of a Song (Deuteronomy 31:19)

 

(II) THIS BOOK OF THE LAW

1. Reference to the Writings of Moses (Joshua 1:8)


2. Careful attention must be given to the Law (Joshua 1:8)

a) It should not depart from your mouth

b) You shall meditate in it day and night

c) That you may observe to do according to all that is in it

 

(III) SPECIAL PROMISE OF GOD

1. You will make your way prosperous (Joshua 1:8)

2. You will have good success (Joshua 1:8)

3. Success is God’s way of affirming the application of faithful obedience

 

(IV) WHAT IT WOULD TAKE TO SUCCEED

1. Strength

2. Courage

3. Faith

4. Grace and mercy

5. Diligence