Joshua Didn't Fight the Battle of Jericho

About this episode

This sermon discusses how faith-filled obedience leads to God's victory as demonstrated in the battle of Jericho.

Having crossed into the land of promise, the Israelites face their first enemy at Jericho, only to learn through Joshua's encounter with the commander of the Lord's army that the coming battle will not be won by human strength. God reveals that victory is already secured by His power, though His people must walk in obedience to His unusual commands. Their marching, waiting, and shouting display a faith that acts because the Lord has given the city into their hands. In this sermon, we consider how faith‑filled obedience sees the Lord's victory and is never passive.

People in this episode

Host: John A. Bray

Topics covered

• faith
• obedience
• victory
• spiritual warfare
• God's power
• Israelites
• Jericho

Keywords

• Joshua
• Jericho
• faith
• obedience
• God's power
• victory
• Israelites
• spirituality
• Christianity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: North Houston Baptist Church, God

Places: Jericho, the land of promise

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