Don’t Settle With The Devil
Joshua
April 28, 2024
Key Scriptures
Key Points
- An alliance is formed with five kings to come against Israel, but the people of Gibeon decide to use some trickery to save themselves.
- The Gibeonites deceived Joshua into thinking they were from a foreign land and Joshua, unaware, made peace with his enemy.
- One small verse in the middle of this chapter made a big difference: they failed to ask counsel from the Lord.
- Our adversary, the devil, is very crafty and deceives us into believing his lies.
- The devil’s deception can lead us to discouragement, despair, disillusionment, and defeat.
- Many of us settle with the devil’s lies and blame ourselves.
- The lies of the devil often hold us hostage, keeping us from growing in Christ.
- We are to be on guard and not be outwitted by Satan and his schemes.
- When lies become exposed, it is important to backfill them with the truth.
- Always remember, our adversary has more power than us, but never more than what God can give us!
Discussion
- Those who are willing, discuss any lies that were exposed to you during this message with your group.
- Work together as a group to proclaim the truth of God‘s Word & aim it at the lies.
- Share an experience in your past where you believed a lie. How you were able to overcome that lie?
- Discuss ways to discern whether you’re hearing from God, yourself, or the devil.
- Pray as group in advance of next week’s message as we begin working through the five kings.