Sam continues our journey through the book of Joshua, drawing from chapter 9 to remind us of a truth we all know too well: failure is real, and none of us are exempt from it. The pivotal moment in the passage comes when the people “did not inquire of the Lord.” They moved ahead without pausing, praying, or seeking God’s wisdom. It’s a pattern we can easily fall into—leaning on our own understanding, assuming we know best, and neglecting the guidance found in God’s Word. Self‑reliance can be a subtle but dangerous path.

We are also reminded that we have an enemy who deceives, disguises, and distorts. Because of this, we must guard our unity carefully. Disagreement must never be allowed to take root in harmful ways; instead, we are called to challenge one another with love, grace, honour, and truth.

Yet even in the midst of human failure and spiritual opposition, God’s purposes prevail. The story ultimately points us to Jesus—the One who never failed, never sinned, and came to deal fully and finally with our failure. In Him, we find both our rescue and our hope.

Steve Jefroy continues our study in the book of Joshua, looking at chapter 8 when Ai was destroyed. Joshua's confidence was knocked even after miraculous the river Jordan parting. But he listened to God and moved closer to God to hear His instruction to get up and go again. Steve reminded us that victory is not about strength, it's about obedience.

Shame hides us but Grace finds us and faith grows when we stop hiding.

Sam continues our series in the book of Josuha looking at chapter 7 when the consequences of rejecting God's authority through rebellion, corruption, weakness and lead to death. The greatest act of God's holy justice is the greatest act of His holy mercy. When sin is confessed and dealt with, holy justice is satisfied and leads to forgiveness.