What does Joshua 24 15 say?

15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, ^achoose you ^bthis day whom ye will ^cserve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my ^dhouse, we will ^eserve the Lord.

What is the message of Joshua 24 15?

God calls us to salvation by grace, and we respond by choosing to come by his grace as well. Joshua's choice to serve God was personal, passionate, and permanent. Today, will you say like he did, "But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."

What does Joshua 24 say?

Joshua said to the people, "You are not able to serve the LORD. He is a holy God; he is a jealous God. He will not forgive your rebellion and your sins. If you forsake the LORD and serve foreign gods, he will turn and bring disaster on you and make an end of you, after he has been good to you."

What does it mean that as for me and my house we will serve the Lord?

These words, given to the Israelites by Moses just before they entered the Promised Land, would essentially become the fundamental creed for God's chosen people.

What is the meaning of the text which says Choose this day whom ye shall serve?

“Choose you this day whom ye will serve: … but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” (Josh. 24:15.) My purpose in this message is to emphasize the fact that this life is, for us mortals, a day of decisions, and to point out the need for us to make the right choices, and to make them now.

Yahweh Yeshua or Satan - Joshua 24:15 - Billy Graham

Who is Joshua talking to in Joshua 24?

Joshua calls together all the tribes of Israel to Shechem. In true old man style, Joshua recounts the stories found in the books of Genesis, Exodus, Numbers, and of course, the conquest of Canaan.

What does God say about choice?

“Thou mayest choose for thyself, for it is given unto thee” (Moses 3:17). God has told us through His prophets that we are free to choose between good and evil. We may choose liberty and eternal life by following Jesus Christ.

Why do we choose to serve God?

Serving allows us to experience God's presence in new ways. Encouragement and healing go hand-in-hand. As we encourage others and they find healing, we're encouraged. It's the reason so many people that go on mission trips say they came home feeling like they got more than they gave.

How do you serve in the House of the Lord?

How do I serve the Lord my God?

What does serving the Lord mean?

Serving God means making him real in the things, and in the different ways, we conduct ourselves. While it is true that we are saved by faith and not by works, so that no one can boast, as what the Apostle Paul says, true faith cannot help but translate itself into good action.

What was Joshua's covenant?

' Chapter 24 of the Book of Joshua, in which Joshua assembles "all the tribes of Israel" to Shechem and "makes a covenant with the people that day," also conforms to a suzerain-vassal treaty format. The preamble is "Thus says Yahweh the God of Israel" in 24:2.

What does the Bible say about Choose you this day?

Joshua says, “choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living; but as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord” (Joshua 24:15). That is what we choose today. That is what we vote for.

Who is on the Lord's side let him come unto me?

[26] Then Moses stood in the gate of the camp, and said, Who is on the LORD's side? let him come unto me. And all the sons of Levi gathered themselves together unto him.

How old was Joshua at death?

According to biblical chronology, Joshua lived some time in the Bronze Age. According to Joshua 24:29, Joshua died at the age of 110.

Where is your treasure?

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also,” (Matthew 6:21). Before you give someone your heart, you must determine the condition of theirs.

How do you serve God with all your heart?

We can serve with our heart by showing love and kindness to others. We care about what others need. When we serve cheerfully, we are serving with our heart.

Does God pay you to serve?

Serving God and the interests of His Kingdom also entitles us to supernatural supplies, which delivers us from begging, lack and want. It is written: If they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures (Job 36:11; see also Exodus 23:25).

How can I be of service to others?

What is God's call to service?

At one time or the other GOD called each and every one of us from different backgrounds or circumstances in the world into His marvelous light. That is, to the body of Christ.

What is our commitment to God?

It means that we now and always will love God and our neighbors as ourselves. It means our actions will reflect who we are and what we believe. It means that we are every day Christians, walking as Christ would have us walk.

What are the benefits of serving?

How does the Holy Spirit help us make decisions?

God wants us to choose, because we love him and want to obey him, to make our decisions within the overall blueprint of his will. It is the Holy Spirit who can guide our choices even as we have freedom to make them.

How do I know what decision God wants me to make?

SEEK GOD'S COUNSEL THROUGH HIS WORD

Simply, talk to God and ask Him to show you His will and read your Bible. These things must be connected to making a wise and godly decision. God will NEVER, NEVER, NEVER ask you to make a decision that goes against His word…

What does the Bible say about making the right decision?

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6. The first thing any Christian should do when faced with a decision is ask God's advice.