Study 18: Joshua 10: 1-15: Trent Evans

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In this study on Joshua 10:1-15, the speaker explores the themes of divine intervention and identity in God. Beginning with a brief mention of Father's Day, the study revisits the deception of the Gibeonites in Joshua 9 and their subsequent servitude to Israel, highlighting God's redemptive purposes even in their curse. When Gibeon is threatened by a coalition of Amorite kings, they call for Joshua's help, leveraging their identity as Israel's servants. Joshua, reassured by God's promise of victory, leads an all-night march, taking the Amorite armies by surprise. God intervenes dramatically, throwing the enemy into confusion and using hailstones to secure Israel’s triumph. Joshua's bold prayer for the sun to stand still exemplifies his faith and God's sovereign power. The study concludes by encouraging believers to embrace their identity as God's servants, rely on His strength, and give Him glory for victories in their lives, emphasizing the importance of humility and obedience.