LESSON S ON SP I R I TUA L W A R FA R E 1 STU D I ES I N STU D I ES I N TH E B OOK OF JOSH UA T
Published July 1, 2026, 1:54 p.m. by Admin
INTRODUCTION The book of Joshua is full of lessons for the discerning mind. Just as the children of Israel were poised against the enemies who were more in number and entrenched,In like manner, every believer is engaged in a spiritual warfare involving spirit beings that are many, highly intelligent and organized. But- our victory in Christ Jesus is assured. (I Jn. 5:19, 4:4,5:4). May the Lord of hosts teach us today in Jesus name. Amen.
A. "ONCE BEATEN TWICE SHY" The adage above describes the reason for the strong determination of Joshua and his people not to allow their initial experience at Ai to repeat itself. Our life does not have to be a succession of failures. Always remember that those who do not learn from their history will keep on committing the mistakes of history. Jos. 8:1-3," Sam. 11 :1-27,12:1-14, I Sam. 13:8-14, 5:1- 35, Jn.12:3-6, Acts 1 :16-20
B. RETREAT IS NOT DEFEAT When Joshua and the army fled before Ai the second time, the people of Ai did not know they were rushing into a trap. David retreated into the wilderness to raise an army. When God is silent and it seems as if nothing is happening, He has only changed His strategy. Jos. 8:14-18, I Sam. 22:1-2, Mark 5:17.
C. LAYING AN AMBUSH As the man of war (Exo. 15:3), God knows which method would work in every situation. To ambush an enemy is to take the enemy by' surprise at a time and/or a place he is not expecting. Ambushing is premised on what are the expectations of an enemy in a given situation. The opponent then stages a surprise. Jos. 8:2-9, Judges 9:28-41, II Chro. 13:1-7.
Similar posts
LESSON S ON SP I R I TUA L W A R FA R E 3
STUDIES IN THE BOOK OF JOSHUA Achan story
0 comments
There are no comments.