“Our Loyalty to Our Lord” Joshua 23:1-16

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Date: December 7, 2025 Author: Wayne J. Edwards

Chapters 23 and 24 of the Book of Joshua contain his two farewell addresses. In chapter 23, Joshua reminded the Israelites of all that the Lord had done for them, in driving out the Canaanites and giving them the Promised Land, and, therefore, their duty to remain faithful to Him by living in agreement with the Abrahamic covenant. The Apostle Paul gave Christians the same challenge in his letters to the churches: As those whom God saved by His grace alone, by our faith alone, we are called to be absolutely loyal to the One who has been, and is, absolutely faithful to us, as an example and a pattern for those generations behind us. Colossians 1:10-11 – “See that you walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work, increasing in the knowledge of God; strengthened with all power, according to His might.” Philippians 3:16-18 – “Let us keep living by that same standard to which we have attained. Brethren, follow my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us.” The title of this Sunday’s sermon is: “Victorious Christian Living: Our Loyalty to Our Lord.” We are deeply grateful for your continued support and for sharing these sermon study guides with those you think might be interested.

Chapters 23 and 24 of the Book of Joshua contain his two farewell addresses. In chapter 23, Joshua reminded the Israelites of all that the Lord had done for them, in driving out the Canaanites and giving them the Promised Land, and, therefore, their duty to remain faithful to Him by living in agreement with the Abrahamic covenant.

The Apostle Paul gave Christians the same challenge in his letters to the churches: As those whom God saved by His grace alone, by our faith alone, we are called to be absolutely loyal to the One who has been, and is, absolutely faithful to us, as an example and a pattern for those generations behind us.

The title of this Sunday’s sermon is: “Victorious Christian Living: Our Loyalty to Our Lord.”

We are deeply grateful for your continued support and for sharing these sermon study guides with those you think might be interested.

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According to chapter 24:29, Joshua died at the age of 110, and he was buried on his land near Ephriam.

While some Canaanites remained in the land, including a few of the giants (Anakin), by God’s power, and through Joshua’s leadership, the Israelites had conquered the land of Israel, and it had been divided among the tribes as an everlasting inheritance.

The events outlined in the Book of Joshua illustrate the New Testament definition of the Victorious Christian life.

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