The Preeminence of Judah

January 19, 2025

Preacher: Alan Conner

Passage: Joshua 15

Service Type: Sunday AM

Northwest Bible Church – Jan. 19, 2025 – Joshua – Alan Conner

Josh. 15 part 2

The Preeminence of Judah

Intro

A. ACTIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES.

1. The principle established: Gal. 6:7-9; Eph. 6:8; Jn. 13:17; 1 Cor. 3:8

2. Reuben loses his birthright. Gen. 35:22; cf. Gen. 49:3-4.

3. Simeon and Levi lose the birthright. Gen. 34; cf. Gen. 49:5-7.

4. Judah is given dominion and preeminence. Gen. 49:8-10.

B. GOD’S GRACE AND OUR CONSEQUENCES.

1. The grace of God is behind Judah’s blessing. Gen. 38.

2. Consequences and the sovereignty of God. How to respond?

a. Acknowledge God’s sovereignty. Rom. 8:28; Gen. 50:20; 1 Cor. 15:9

b. Forgetting what lies behind and pressing on to the prize. Phil. 3:13-14.

c. Be thankful for His persevering grace. Phil. 1:6.

d. God can redeem any sin or failure from our past.

Conclusion

1. Acts have consequences.

2. Remember that God’s sovereignty rules over our consequences.

3. All blessings come from God’s grace.

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