STUDIES IN THE BOOK OF JOSHUA - THE ENEMY OF YOUR FRIEND
Published Aug. 7, 2026, 10:44 p.m. by Admin
INTRODUCTION:
The military campaigns of Joshua revealed a basic principle of warfare: The enemy of my friend is my enemy. Every believer is not just a child of God, but also a friend of Jesus (Jn. 15:13-15). Whosoever makes himself the enemy of Jesus is our own enemy as well.
A. JOSHUA’S DECISION TO HELP HIS FRIENDS The Gibeonites had entered into an alliance with Israel. This included a defense pact. Attacking the Gibeonites then is an indirect way of attacking the Israelites. v. 6-7, Deut. 32:10, Zech, 2:8, II Thess. 1:6, I Sam. 26:9, Gen. 12:3.
B. WHEN GOD GOES BEFORE YOU, YOU WILL WIN God assured Joshua that he should not be afraid. Hearing God in times of crisis allays our fears and assures us of victory even before we are engaged in battle. v. 8, I Sam. 30:8, Jud. 20:1-48, II Kg. 19:5-7, 35-37, Act.10:1-48.
C. THE LORD WILL FIGHT FOR YOU God is not a passive partner. Once He is committed to a life, He goes all the way to show His commitment. He released His arsenal on behalf of the Israelites against the Gibeonites. He can do the same for you today. v. 10, 11, Job 38:22-23, Ps. 18:13-14, Ezek. 38:14-18.
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