Remember What God Has Done

A Sermon on Joshua 3 & 4 by Pastor Tyler Graftaas

Watch the sermon here.

Introduction

As people we love to tell stories. Whether it is about how big the fish was that got away, how great we were in our younger days, or how hard we had to work compared to this next generation, we tell stories to celebrate, to mourn, to entertain, and more. Throughout scripture story-telling has an even bigger purpose: God commanded his people to tell stories and engage in practices that reminded them of who God is, what he had done, and what he was going to do. As Joshua and the Israelites approach the Jordan River to enter the Promised Land, God’s presence, power, and purpose are once again revealed, and they are called to remember that his mission is ongoing. 

Outline

1. Prepare for what God will do (3:1-6)

2. Anticipate what God will do (3:7-13)

3. Witness what God is doing (3:14-17)

4. Participate in what God has done (4:1-9)

5. Persevere in what God has done (4:10-18)

6. Remember why God has done what he has done (4:19-24)

Life Lessons from God’s Word:

1. Remembering what God has done prepares us to allow God to take us from where we are to where he wants us to be (3:7 & 4:14)

2. Remembering what God has done helps us engage in what he is doing right now (3:8-13)

3. Remembering what God has done is to engage in his mission for the world. (4:24)

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