“A Call to Holiness” Joshua 5:1-15

TRANSCRIPT

Date: August 31, 2025 Author: Wayne J. Edwards

Having just crossed the Jordan River on dry land and now camped within a few miles of Jericho, the Israelites were ready to start their military campaign to rout out the Canaanites and reclaim the land God had promised Abraham 500 years earlier. However, God said, “ Wait, not so fast! Worship comes before warfare, and their consecration to Him was more important than their conquest of the land. He called them to take the time to review and renew their holiness. The title of this sermon is: “Victorious Christian Living: A Call to Holiness.” We are deeply grateful for your continued support and for sharing these sermon study guides with those you think might be interested. Your efforts in spreading the message of faith and holiness are truly appreciated and have helped us reach viewers worldwide.

Having just crossed the Jordan River on dry land and now camped within a few miles of Jericho, the Israelites were ready to start their military campaign to rout out the Canaanites and reclaim the land God had promised Abraham 500 years earlier.

However, God said, “ Wait, not so fast! Worship comes before warfare, and their consecration to Him was more important than their conquest of the land. He called them to take the time to review and renew their holiness.

The title of this sermon is: “Victorious Christian Living: A Call to Holiness.”

We are deeply grateful for your continued support and for sharing these sermon study guides with those you think might be interested. Your efforts in spreading the message of faith and holiness are truly appreciated and have helped us reach viewers worldwide.

Download the following translated Sermon guides:

Old Testament Reading – Psalm 111:1-10 New Testament Reading – Hebrews 10:19-25

After the Israelites crossed over the Jordan River, they camped at Gilgal, which was only eight miles from Jericho.

How the book of Joshua illustrates the Victorious Christian Life.

Subscribe to our Weekly Pastors Word and never miss the latest Post