In this sermon from Joshua 24, Pastor Anson McMahon gathers the church at the close of a year-long journey through the book and shows that the God of Israel is never open to interpretation.

Standing in Shechem, Joshua delivers God’s final word to the people: He is a gracious Savior who pursued Abraham while he still worshiped the moon, the greater inheritance who is better than any land or temporary appetite, a mighty deliverer who hears the cries of His people, a faithful promise-keeper, a protector from dangers they never even saw, and the generous provider of every good thing.

Listeners are invited to stop guessing about God’s character, remember that their story is grace from beginning to end, and respond with humble trust, urgent prayer, and wholehearted worship of the One who has done it all through Christ.

Key Points

• God wants me to believe that He is a gracious Savior.
• God wants me to believe that He is the Greater inheritance.
• God is a mighty deliverer who listens to the prayers of His people.
• God wants me to believe, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that He is a Promise Keeper.
• God protects His people from unseen dangers.
• God wants me to believe that every single good thing l haue has come from His generous hand of provision.

Reflect & Discuss

• How does remembering that God pursued Abraham (and you) while still in spiritual darkness deepen your gratitude for the finished work of Christ on the cross?
• Where are you tempted to trade the greater inheritance of knowing God for temporary “stew,” and how does the Gospel free you to value Him above every lesser gift?
• Since the same God who heard Israel’s cries and kept every promise still hears and keeps His word today, how is the Holy Spirit inviting you to cry out and trust Him more fully this week?

Main Passage: Joshua 24:1-13

Supporting Passages

• Genesis 12:1-7
• Numbers 22
• 2 Corinthians 3:5
• Philippians 4:6-7
• 1 Peter 5:7