Message Notes

PREPARATION

1. Crossing Jordan dry-shod Joshua 3:17

2. Circumcision of the next generation that came out of Egypt Joshua 5:8

3. Celebration of Passover Joshua 5:10

4. Cessation of manna Joshua 5:12a

5. Consumption of food of the land of Canaan Joshua 5:12b

6. Commander of the Lord’s Army recognised Joshua 5:14

DIVINE ORDERS FOR THE CONQUEST OF JERICHO

1. Unusual battle formation

a) Vanguard: Soldiers

b) Priests bearing the ark of the Lord

c) Rearguard: Soldiers

2. Unusual battle plans

a) To march around the city for six days in silence

b) Each day to march around the city once

c) The last day to shout believing the Lord to bring about the doom of the city Joshua 6:16

d) Only Rahab’s household would be delivered from destruction Joshua 6:17

3. Specific orders

a) Abstention from looting Joshua 6:18

b) Consecration of all metals (gold, silver, bronze and iron) to the Lord Joshua 6:19

THE CONQUEST OF JERICHO

1. Compliance to Divine orders Joshua 6:12-21

2. Conquest of Jericho Joshua 6:20

3. Complete destruction of Jericho Joshua 6:21

4. Commitment to Rahab fulfilled Joshua 6:22-25

5. Cursing of Jericho Joshua 6:26

THE WORK OF JOSHUA

1. Promise of success Joshua 1

a) God’s Presence

b) Joshua’s Part

i) Strength
ii) Courage
iii) Commitment to meditate on the Lord’s word

2. Reflection

a) Success obtained

b) Jericho conquered
“So the LORD was with Joshua, and his fame spread throughout all the country.” Joshua 6:27