by Sheryl Pellatiro | Apr 29, 2016 | Bible study, Joshua
Our passage continues in Joshua. In Joshua 1:6-9, God breaks down what His success is. Here’s my two cents: this message is for every believer. We want to be successful. But we often look for it in the world. We work towards the approval of people. But as believers,...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | Apr 22, 2016 | Bible study, Joshua
Joshua is standing on the heels of greatness. He will witness spectacular things and be challenged in this new role. Since the Israelites left Egypt forty years prior, Joshua had known God’s plan and promise. He heard the people speak of it. While God showed up in...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | Apr 15, 2016 | Bible study, Joshua
Read Joshua 1:1-5 and summarize briefly. When did Joshua become the leader of Israel (Joshua 1:1-2)? While God was preparing Joshua to lead His people into their new land, he did not take the reins until after Moses had died. I found this interesting. This was the...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | Apr 8, 2016 | Bible study, Joshua
Read Numbers 27:15-23. Write down the events of Joshua’s commissioning. A great leader is one that cares about his flock and does not seek self-glorification. Moses exemplifies a great leader in this passage. Rather than wallow in self-pity because he was kept from...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | Apr 1, 2016 | Bible study, Joshua
Joshua was set apart from the rest for a greater work. We need to remember that he was human just like us. And while he was trained, I wonder if he felt ready when the call finally came. I wonder if he felt inadequate to step into Moses’ shoes. Maybe he bargained with...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | Mar 25, 2016 | Bible study, Joshua
Returning to our story in Numbers 13 and 14 – the returning of the spies. You may want to review this passage. I see this bad report/good report as a focus issue. Ten of the spies focused on the people, their size and strength. They saw giants. Caleb and Joshua,...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | Mar 18, 2016 | Bible study, Joshua
Today we examine a passage that, in my mind, is one of the most moving stories in all of Scripture. Not only does it show the dark side of unbelief, but it also illuminates the glorious result of faith. Begin by reading Numbers 13:1-16. Who is the one that sent the...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | Mar 11, 2016 | Bible study, Joshua
We continue this week by looking at Joshua the servant. God was preparing him for a greater work and it really began in this place. Later in life, Joshua probably looked back and thanked God for the lessons he learned from his very humble teacher, Moses. I don’t think...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | Mar 4, 2016 | Bible study, Joshua
We briefly looked at this topic earlier in our study, but today I want to investigate servanthood a little deeper since it’s an important subject in Scripture. Let me begin by saying that the one being served is blessed, but the one serving is blessed the most. If...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | Feb 26, 2016 | Bible study, Joshua
Today we continue with Joshua and his first battle. Please read again our passage Exodus 17:8-15. We begin our lesson by observing two important scenarios taking place, and both of them are on opposite sides of the battlefield. One is on top of the hill and the second...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | Feb 19, 2016 | Bible study, Joshua
Before we move forward into the first battle, there is one more detail we need to learn about Joshua. An important one! What do you learn about Joshua’s name in Numbers 13:16? The Hebrew name Joshua means, “Yahweh is salvation, deliverer.” Here’s the interesting...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | Feb 12, 2016 | Bible study, Joshua
God doesn’t have to do a background check on us like companies often do because He knows you and I so well, but our background can play an important role in the job He chooses for us. However, His credentials are usually in contrast to what we think they should be. In...
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