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Joel Baker // Joshua 91. Has there ever been a time when you were led to disobedience because of a deception by someone or by self-deception (that you later realized as such in hindsight?)2. What are some consequences that you had to suffer or others suffered because of your disobedience to God? Share if you can.3. What are some ways your “position in Jesus” was not conveyed well to others by a moment of poor “posture in Jesus?” (ie. speaking truth without love, shielding from the world in self-righteoueness… etc.)

Alan Frow // Joshua 8 ESVCommunity Group Discussion Questions:1) Israel experienced God’s discipline in defeat but that discipline led to victory as God redirected them. Tell of a time when you experienced God’s discipline that resulted in your good. (Heb 12:5)2) Israel had to flee from Ai in order to win the battle. This was counter intuitive and describes the way in which we often experience victory in God’s kingdom . In what ways have you felt like you are ‘losing’ as you follow Jesus ? How has that resulted in victory?3) Contrast the King of Ai hanging from a tree with what Gal 3:13 says about Jesus hanging from a tree. What does this teach us about how the cross of Christ redeems us? Spend time thanking God for his blessing upon you because of Christ’s cross.” 

Ryan MacDonald // Joshua 7 ESV1) Has there ever been a time when you thought that God's judgment was harsh? Share from either scripture or your own life.2) What are some things of this world that captivate you with allure?3) How do you practice consecration? (ie. Dedicating yourself to serve a Holy God) Share your habits or ideas that you sense the Lord tell you.4) We generally think of sin as personal, but Achan’s hidden sin had affected the whole community. Why is it important for us to see that personal sin carries communal ramifications?5) Thank Jesus for how He took on God’s judgment for our sin in our place. Spend some time praying prayer of repentance thanksgiving for His gift of His righteousness.

Daniel Yu from One Light Church in Thailand // Joshua 7 ESVCommunity Group Questions:1) Has there ever been a time when you thought that God's judgment was harsh? Share from either scripture or your own life.2) What are some things of this world that captivates you with allure?3) How do you practice consecration? (ie. Dedicating yourself to serve a Holy God) Share your habits or ideas that you sense the Lord tell you.4) We generally think of sin as personal, but Achan’s hidden sin had affected the whole community. Why is it important for us to see that personal sin carries communal ramifications?5) Thank Jesus for how He took on God’s judgment for our sin in our place. Spend some time praying prayer of repentance thanksgiving for His gift of His righteousness.

Alan Frow // Joshua 6: 1-24Sermon Questions: 1. There is no inheritance without a fight for God’s people. Talk about a battle you are facing that requires brave faith. Share about a past battle that God won in your life that required brave faith.2. How often do you try to defeat your “Jerichos” with your own skills and methods? How can you better hand your battles over to God? 3. What does the fact that Rahab was spared from destruction (and included in the human ancestry of Messiah) say about God?4. What are some ways you find yourself fighting for unity, in your family, in your church, in your workplace for God’s glory (as we see it done in Israel’s marching around Jericho)?

Dr. Barry Corey, from Biola University // Joshua 5:13-15 ESV1. According to Dr. Corey’s message and your understanding of scripture, what does it mean to “take your sandals off?”2. What effect does it have on the person who takes his or her sandals off because the awareness of God’s holiness where he or she is standing?3. Can you recall a moment when you realized you were on holy ground and felt compelled to “take your sandals off?” What were the circumstances and what did it entail? Share your story succinctly.

Alan Frow // Joshua 4 (CSB)

Alan Frow // Joshua 3

Joel Baker // Joshua 2: 1-24 CSB

Alan Frow // Joshua 1:1-9 CSB

Kevin Meisch // Mark 14: 1-11 CSB

Alan Frow // Luke 8: 40-50 ESV

Alan Frow // Luke 13: 10-17 ESV

Andrew Scherer, 10:30 AM ServiceLuke 18:18-27 - 19:1-10 (CSB)

Charles Koo // Luke 18:18-27; 19:1-10 NIV8:30 AM Service

Rynelle Frow // John 4: 4-29 CSB

Alan Frow // Mark 6: 30-52 ESV

Ryan MacDonald // Luke 17:11-19 ESV

Alan Frow // John 4:46-5:19 ESV

Kevin Meisch // Matt 20: 17-28