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*“IN WALLS WE TRUST*”
Joshua 6:16-21
SUBJECT: Joshua
TITLE: “IN WALLS WE TRUST”
PROPOSITION: Men have a tendency to place their trust in places and things other than God.
OBJECTIVE: Remind that God is the only place worthy of true trust.
*INTRODUCTION*:
1. Read Text (Joshua 6:16-21).
2. Regarding the text:
(1) The city of Jericho was an important city.
A.
Six miles west of the Jordan it guarded the entrance into the highlands of western Canaan.
B.
Jericho was an oasis situated in a hot plain.
(2) Jericho was a highly fortified city.
A.
Jericho came to have solid defense ramparts and walls.
a.
The walls = 16 ft.
height x 6-9 feet thick.
b.
The city was elevated on a mound making it more defensible.
B.
During this time a “walled” city was viewed as being practically indestructible.
The only real threat of taking such a place was by “starvation.”
C.
To leave such a highly profitable and fortified city behind them would mean problems to them for the rest of the conquest.
D.
Nevertheless it was a “gift” from God.
The city had been given to the children of Israel (Joshua 6:1), and the people are ready to take it.
(3) The strategy:
A.
This was anything but a conventional attack and did not last the length of time as would a siege.
B.
Two groups of armed men, separated by the ark and the priests, marched around the city once a day for six days.
a.
They were in silence.
No words were to be spoken (6:10).
b.
Seven priests did sound a blast on the trumpet.
C.
On the seventh morning the city was circled seven times followed by a trumpet blast and then the entire host of people shouted out.
a.
The actions taken by the children of Israel must have caused a variety of reactions in those behind the walls.
i.
Amusement.
ii.
Fear.
iii.
Bewilderment.
b.
Regardless they fell by the sword of the victorious children of God.
3. Regarding STPO: The title of our lesson is “In Walls We Trust.”
The people of Jericho had six days to react to their fear of God and the children of Israel but they were more content to place their trust (fear, reverence) in the walls of their precious city.
*DISCUSSION*: THE WALLS OF JERICHO WERE LAID TO THE GROUND BY THE POWER OF GOD AND THE FAITH OF MEN.
WE NEED TO EXAMINE SOME LESSONS WRITTEN ON THOSE CRUMBLED WALLS...
*I.
WE MAY BE RELYING ON AN INSECURE DEFENSE*.
1.
Undoubtedly the people of Jericho placed a lot of trust in those fortified walls.
(1) They had protected them in the past.
(2) They were substantial walls.
(3) Because of their preparations there was a measure of safety within.
A.
Water.
B.
Food & provisions.
C.
Shelter.
D.
Companionship.
2.
Man has the ability to delude himself and place his trust upon unstable foundations (cf.
San Andreas fault).
(1) Finances.
Millions are lost in investment or business deals each day.
I’m sure many never planned for such an outcome.
(Illustration: The man in England (?) who killed self because numbers came up on only day he failed to buy.)
(2) Social acceptance.
A man can go from popular to the pits overnight (Hugh Grant, O.J. Simpson) due to his own actions, or it may be because his companions “fall from grace” or die.
(3) Mental~/emotional foundation.
A.
Some relationships are based solely on physical lust.
B.
Some people look to the stars or psychics to guide their lives.
(4) Religion~/Salvation.
A.
Men hope to be saved on their own merit.
a.
They have their own plan of salvation.
b.
They will be “good” enough to get into heaven.
B.
Some men hope God has not noticed them.
C.
Some hope God is a liar.
D.
Denial of evidence (“There is no God.”)
3.
There is only one place worthy of our trust.
(1) “As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is proven; he is a shield to all who trust in Him.” (2 Sam.
22:31).
(2) “O LORD my God, in You I put my trust; Save me from all those who persecute me; And deliver me,(Psa.
7:1).
(3) “The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold” (Psa.
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