Your Sin Will Find You Out

Northwest Bible Church – Sept. 15, 2024 –  Joshua – Alan Conner

Joshua 7

“Your sin will find you out”

Intro

 

A. THE DEFEAT OF AI (Joshua 7:1-5).

1. Due to God’s anger over their sin (Joshua 7:1).

a. The ban – Joshua 6:18-19

b. Achan –  from the tribe of Judah.  

2. The defeat described (Joshua 7:2-5).

 

B. THE DESPAIR OF JOSHUA (Joshua 7:6-9).

1. He doesn’t know Joshua 7:1 yet.   

2. Joshua’s heart reflects his concern for Israel’s name and God’s name (Joshua 7:9).   

C. THE DEATH OF ACHAN (Joshua 7:10-26).

1. The LORD reveals the sin and consequences (Joshua 7:10-13).

2. The LORD reveals the guilty sinner (Joshua 7:14-18).   

3. The confession and evidence produced (Joshua 7:19-23).

4. The execution of Achan, his family, his possessions (Joshua 7:24-26).   

 

LESSONS:

1. The anatomy of this sin (Joshua 7:20-21).

2. The deception of sin.    

3. The consequences of sin.    

4. The virtue of contentment –  1 Tim. 6:6; Phil. 4:11-12

5. Dealing with sin restores God’s presence and blessing.   

 

Conclusion