Whatever You Say, Lord

When God calls us to walk by faith and not by sight, we want to know why. When he tells us to obey before we see what he is going to do, we insist that he show us first before we will act. When he asks us to trust him over our own strategies, we are inclined to lean on our own understanding. But Joshua 6 stands as a reminder to us of this fundamental truth: Victories in the Christian life are not won by human strength or wisdom, but by trusting the promise-keeping God.

Sermon Outline:

I. Victory Comes through Trusting Obedience to God’s Word.

II. God’s Justice is Real, but So is His Mercy for Those Who Trust Him.

III. God’s Word of Blessing or Curse Will Come to Pass.

Sermon Discussion Questions:

1. In Joshua 6, God’s instructions for conquering Jericho made no military sense. Have you ever faced a situation where God called you to trust him despite the plan seeming unconventional? How did you respond?

2. Hebrews 11:30 tells us that “by faith the walls of Jericho fell.” How does this passage challenge the idea that faith is merely belief and not action? What does trusting God look like in practical ways in our daily lives?

3. Jericho was devoted to destruction, yet Rahab and her family were spared because of her faith. What does this teach us about God’s justice and mercy? How does Rahab’s story foreshadow the salvation offered in Christ?

4. Joshua’s victory over Jericho pointed forward to Jesus’ greater victory at the cross. How did Jesus’ victory differ from Joshua’s? How does trusting in Christ change the way we fight the spiritual battles we face today?