Date: 07 September 2025
Text: Joshua 9
Sermon Series: The Journey of Faith (August 2025 Message Series)
Speaker: Bishop Ef Tendero
Introduction
After a series of victories, Joshua made a bad decision when he walked by sights and not by faith. He fell into the deception of the Gibeonites when he decided based on what he saw rather than on discernment brought by faith.
I. Fear the threats before us (vv. 1-2)
- He lost composure and rationality
- Assess the threats confronting us
- evaluate objectively
II. Fall into enticing offers (vv. 3-11)
- He was overcome by an enticing offer
- Beware of enticing offers
- refuse to be misled by sweet talkers
III. Fail to consult God as needed (vv. 12-15)
- He did not ask counsel from God (v.14)
- Consult God all the time
- Seek the guidance and will of God
IV. Face the consequences of our failure (vv.16-17)
- People wanted to take revenge and annihilate the Giboeonites
- Don’t compound our failures
- Don’t correct a mistake by another mistake
- Face the consequence and ask God for a solution
Conclusion
Trust in the Lord with all Your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
Discussion Questions
- What are some of the bad decisions you have made in life? What caused you to make such bad decisions? How were you able to rebound from them?
- What actions should you take to ensure that you will make good decisions.