Joshua 24: 1-27
INTRODUCTION: Is it possible for a family to live a consecrated life?
The example of Joshua and his family:
I. HE REMINDS THEM OF GOD'S WORK OF CONSECRATION:
A. Joshua 24:2-13
B. How God accomplished his work of
consecration.
C. It all began with one man and his wife
answering God's call.
II. HE CALLS THEM TO A RENEWED LIFE OF CONSECRATION:
A. The two-fold process of consecration.
B. Joshua 24:14
C. Two things that compromise our
consecration:
1. Holding on to things from our
former way of life.
2. Picking up new "gods" along the
way.
III. HE CHALLENGES THEM TO MAKE A CHOICE:
A. Joshua 24:15
B. Two important messages from this leader:
1. He tells them to make a choice.
2. He tells them where he and his
family stand.
C. Three steps toward a consecrated family life:
1. Parents have to make a clear choice.
2. Parents have to teach their children.
3. Children have to make a choice for
themselves.
CONCLUSION:
Let's don't be the generation that drops it!