Message Notes

27 July 2014

Text: Joshua 3

“THE LIVING GOD IS AMONG YOU”

(I) GOD AMONG HIS PEOPLE

1. A special promise

“And let them make Me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among them.” Exodus 25:8

2. A precious promise understood and appreciated

“If Your Presence does not go with us, do not bring us up from here” Exodus 33:15

“For how then will it be known that Your people and I have found grace in Your sight,
except You go with us?” Exodus 33:16

(II) A GLORIOUS MIRACLE

1. Context

a) Crossing the River Jordan (Joshua 3)

b) The parting of the River Jordan (Joshua 3:15-17)

2. Challenges

a) To the priests who bore the Ark of the Covenant (Joshua 3:3, 6, 8)

b) To the children of Israel (Joshua 3:3-5)

(III) A SPECIAL WORD FROM GOD

1. He will begin to exalt Joshua before the children of Israel (Joshua 3:7)

2. As He was with Moses, so He will be with Joshua (Joshua 3:7)

(IV) A CHALLENGE TO THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL

1. To hear the word of the Lord (Joshua 3:9)

2. To know that the Living God is among them (Joshua 3:10)

3. To believe that He will help them conquer the land (Joshua 3:10)