Today is the day to receive and apply salvation
Joshua 11 / Proverbs 6 / 2Corinthians 4-6
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OT
Joshua 11:23 So Joshua took control of the entire land, just as the LORD had instructed Moses. He gave it to the people of Israel as their special possession, dividing the land among the tribes. So the land finally had rest from war.
Proverbs 6:12 Here is a description of worthless and wicked people: They are constant liars
NT
6:1-2 As God’s partners, we beg you not to reject this marvelous message of God’s great kindness. For God says, “At just the right time, I heard you. On the day of salvation, I helped you.” Indeed, God is ready to help you right now. Today is the day of salvation.
OT Flash Points
Joshua finished the work
Proverbs – Don’t fall for seduction
You’ll destroy your own soul
NT Flash Points
We have renounced deceitful ways
This treasure is held in jars of clay
We don’t focus on what we can see now, troubles or ease
We look forward to what we cannot see now
Don’t team up with unbelievers
Don’t be so suspicious of your brothers in Christ – give them a chance
Perspective
We have to learn to live among the facts:
1. Reality of human stuff
2. Revelation of God by His Word