Israel conquers numerous cities in Southern Palestine through the Lord’s help.
- Those whom God has marked for destruction cannot escape His judgment v.8
- God promised victory and Joshua hastened to battle
- God’s promises do not encourage sloth but zeal and diligence
- Those who worship creation rather than the Creator were judged by such
- Those who make God their enemy are sure to perish
- Though Joshua marched all night and fought all day, he prayed for the opportunity to serve God more, Isa 40:31; 1 Cor 15:58
- “Israel did what they could, and yet God did all” (Matthew Henry)
- God moves hearts to pray for what He gives, vv. 12–14
- God works through prayer, vv. 12–14
- God hears our prayers when they are governed by His Word
- Our prayers show our faith in God’s almighty power, sovereignty, and grace
- “The same God that rules in heaven above rules at the same time on this earth” (Matthew Henry)
- All creation is subject to God’s commands; we must therefore flee idolatry
- Those who think they can hide from God’s judgment deceive themselves and bring about God’s judgment, v. 17
- Don’t celebrate a victory while the battle still continues, vv. 18–19
- Wherever you go to flee from God you will always be disappointed, v. 27
- Someday God will make all His enemies His footstool (Ps 110:1) and put everything under Him (Heb 2:8)
- When sinners try to thwart God’s justice they succeed only in bringing it upon themselves, v. 33
- A great amount of work may be done in a little time if we will be busy to take full advantage of opportunities, vv. 29–43
- If God is for us, who can be against us? V. 42
