The Religion of the Bible and Human Societies

The Book of Joshua: The Religion of the Bible and Human Societies
Joshua chapters 15-21
Rev. Chris Strevel

I. Foundations of a Healthy Society
A. God Glorified in Unity, Diversity, and Distribution (15-16, 18-19)
B. Peace, Liberty, and Prosperity the Fruit of Faith (17:13-15; 18:3)
C. Biblical Religion the Beating Heart of Society (18:1; 20)
D. Shed Blood Must Be Atoned: Cities of Refuge (20)

II. Canaan's Impact upon our Faith and Life
A. The Lord Takes Care of Us (Matt. 6:19-33; 1 Thess. 4:11)
B. Our Only Refuge the Blood of Christ (Heb. 9:14)
C. Never Stop Fighting (2 Tim. 4:7)
D. Provide for Your Daughters (17:3-4; Num. 26:33; 27:1-11; 36:11)
E. God's Word and Worship the Center of Life (John 4:23-24; Phil. 3:3)
F. Believe God's Promises (21:43-45; 1 Cor. 1:9; 2 Cor. 1:20)

III. Human Societies and the Future
A. No Future in Statist, Techno-Babel, only Tyranny
B. No Future if Land Drenched in Blood
C. No Future if Lazy, Passive, Complainers
D. No Future if No Christian Faith