Trusting God's Conquest

This sermon explores the conquest of Jericho in Joshua 6, addressing the challenging concept of divine judgment while emphasizing God's mercy and long-suffering nature. The pastor discusses how God's conquest differs from human warfare, highlighting the importance of trusting God even when His methods seem illogical. The sermon draws parallels between the fall of Jericho and spiritual concepts such as repentance, faith, and the ultimate conquest of sin through Jesus Christ.

Key Points:

God's conquest is different from human conquest, focusing on preparing Israel and the land for His presence

The unusual method of conquering Jericho demonstrates the importance of trusting God even when His commands seem illogical

God provides opportunities for repentance before judgment, as seen with Rahab's salvation

The fall of Jericho serves as a warning to other Canaanite cities and demonstrates God's power

The curse on rebuilding Jericho symbolizes the finality of God's judgment and the importance of timely repentance

Jesus' death and resurrection provide the ultimate conquest over sin, offering salvation to those who trust in Him