A Word to Joshua

Text: Deuteronomy 3
25 October 2016

A WORD TO JOSHUA

1. Your eyes have seen all that the Lord has done to these two kings

2. So will the LORD do to all the kingdoms through which you will pass

3. You must not fear them

4. For the LORD your God Himself fights for you   (Deuteronomy 3:21)

A FINAL PLEA TO THE LORD

1. Plea

a) You have begun to show Your servant Your greatness and Your mighty hand   (Deuteronomy 3:24)
b) I pray, let me cross over and see the good land beyond the Jordan, those pleasant mountains, and Lebanon

2. Response of the Lord

a) The Lord was angry with me
b) On your account
c) Enough of that!
d) Speak no more to Me of this matter
e) Go up to the top of Pisgah and lift your eyes to the west, the north, the south and the east; behold it with your eyes, for you shall not cross over this Jordan   (Deuteronomy 3:26-27)

3. With reference to Joshua

a) Command Joshua
b) Encourage him
c) Strengthen him
d) He shall cause them to inherit   (Deuteronomy 3:28)