The Gibeonite Deceivers

Northwest Bible Church – Oct. 13, 2024 – Joshua – Alan Conner

Josh. 9:1-21

The Gibeonite Deceivers

Intro

A. REVIEW OF THEIR INSTRUCTIONS.  

Deut. 7:1-2

B. THE COALITION GATHERS TO FIGHT (Joshua 9:1-2).

C. THE GIBEONITE DECEPTION (Joshua 9:3-15).

1.  The far away hoax (Joshua 9:3-6).    

a. the compelling reason (Joshua 9:3, 24).   

b. the convincing evidence (Joshua 9:4-5).   

c. the lie and request (Joshua 9:6).

2. The evidence presented (Joshua 9:7-13).

a. Israel rightfully suspicious (Joshua 9:7-8).

b. Convincing story (Joshua 9:9-13).

– we’ve heard of the fame of the LORD; EGYPT; SIHON, OG (Joshua 9:9-10)

– national consensus to make covenant (Joshua 9:11)

– physical evidence (Joshua 9:12-13): bread, wineskins, clothes, sandals

 

3. The covenant is made (Joshua 9:15).

4. The failure of Joshua and Israel (Joshua 9:14).   

a. no prayer

b. no Word   

D. THE DECEPTION REVEALED, BUT THE COVENANT STANDS (Joshua 9:16-21).

1. The deception is exposed (Joshua 9:16-17). 

2. The grumbling of the people (Joshua 9:18).

3. The covenant upheld (Joshua 9:19-21).  

 

APPLICATION:

1. Gibeonites in the church.   

2. Gibeonites in society.    

3. Gibeonites in our flesh.   

Things to ponder: Why is there so much deception in the world today?  In what areas is the church or believers deceived today?  Where does this deception come from?  How can the church or believers be on guard against deception?