Welcome to Kendra Graham’s online Bible study. This is a place where women can come together and share their journey towards Scriptural truths and spiritual maturity. We pray this will be a safe, respectful, resourceful place to come and discuss God’s Word…to discover What it says…What it means…and What it means to you!
Kendra suggests you use the following process when studying Scripture. We have included an example of this process from John 1:1.
Step 1: Pray
Step 2: Read God’s Word (look at the passage)
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Step 3: What Does God’s Word Say? (list the facts)
1 In the beginning the Word was with God and was God.
Step 4: What Does God’s Word Mean? (learn the lessons)
1 God‘s Word is not just ancient philosophy, it is eternal Truth.
Step 5: What Does God’s Word Mean to Me? (listen to his voice)
1 How do I view the Bible?
Kendra Graham NOTES from Joshua 8:9-17
FACTS from verses 11-13
11. All the people of war came before the city and camped.
12. He took 5,000 men and set them in ambush.
13. Joshua spent the night in the valley.
LESSONS from verses 11:13:
Sometimes God’s plan leads to an offensive attack at the doorstep of our enemies.
God’s plan involves my active obedience and it will probably take an insane amount of courage that will strengthen my faith in the end. It is never easy. There is always a gap between what I can do and what God must do…. that gap will demand courage and will produce faith in my life.
APPLICATION from verses 11:13:
Would I rather live in a defensive mode or offensive? Am I willing to go on the offensive against the enemy? Are there places and things if God calls me to do them that I just won’t do? “I’ll go there, but I won’t go there”?
Do I trust God if He asks me to place myself in a position of vulnerability in front of friend or foe? Or do I demand from God a place to play it safe and a constant “comfort zone”?
Will I press in to what God is asking of me, or get out? Was I thinking this would be easier than it really is?
FACTS from verses 14-17
14.The king saw it, rose and went to meet Israel in battle. 15. Israel pretended to be beaten and fled. 16.All the people pursued and were drawn away from the city. 17. They left the city unguarded
LESSONS from verses 14-17
14. Often the ENEMY will use the EXACT SAME strategy against me until it doesn’t work anymore.
15. GOD uses a NEW strategy with His people, Trust God with His plan and the results.
16- 17. The enemy is often times bold in their pride and arrogance, James 4:6 “God is opposed to the proud but gives grace to the humble.” The enemy will over-reach due to their arrogance.
APPLICATION from verses 14-17:
What strategy for defeat has the enemy used on me time and time again and has found victory in my defeat?
Have I asked God what His plan is, His new strategy for the enemies defeat and His victory in my past or present circumstances? Am I willing to “do all” according to God’s plan even if I don’t like it, or it’s not easy, or it doesn’t make any sense?
When do I think the arrogant enemy just prospers and prospers thinking that God does not see it? Do I take God at His Word and trust that He is in control?
Homework for next week: Joshua 8: 18-23, 29
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