Jericho is, quite possibly the oldest city in the world. And the many long years it has stood, and the many events that have taken place there teach us something: God keeps His promises.
Joshua 2:1-7
Promise 1: The promised land
Genesis 15:17-21 -Abraham promised the land of Canaan
Exodus 6: 6-8 -God reaffirms the promise to Moses
Hebrews 11:13-16 -Looking ahead to a promised land, as do we
Joshua 2:8-24
Promise 2: Salvation comes to those who believe
Hebrews 11:31 -Rahab’s faith
Joshua 6:1-7
Promise 3: God gave them the city
Ephesians 2:8-10 -Gift of grace, created for good works
Joshua 8:9-27
Promise 4: God will help those who obey
Matthew 6:25-34 -Seek first the kingdom, and these will be added
II Samuel 10:1-5
Promise 5: The world will hate you
I John 3:11-15 -Do not be surprised if the world hates you
I Kings 16:34
Promise 6: Actions have consequences
Revelation 22:12-15 -The saved and the not saved
Luke 19:1-10
Promise 7: Salvation comes to those who obey
Hebrews 5:8-10 -Salvation to those who obey Him
I John 2:15-17 -The man who does the Lord’s will lives forever
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