Be Strong and of Good Courage - Joshua 1:1-9

Koinonia Bible Study #4
2/7/08







Myron an Hector at the Cabin of the Red Earth in Oaxaca,
the home of his deceased grandparent in Mexico.
Picture taken in February,2005

Psalm 37:4-5
4 Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
5 Commit thy way unto the Lord; Trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
Delight, Commit, Trust
* How we are to claim and possess the delights of our heart.
Receive, believe and act upon the promises found in Joshua 1:1-9

Read Joshua 1:1-9
Note that the phrase; “be strong and of good courage” is repeated three times; Vs. 6, 7, 9
Vs. 6 … the people receive the inheritance that God promised their forefathers.
“it was worth fighting for”
Vs. 7…
1. Study the book of the law continually
2. Meditate upon it day and night
3. Be sure to Obey all Gods principals
4. Only if you do these three things will you succeed

Joshua 1:9
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
1. Be strong and of good courage
2. Do not be afraid or fearful
3. Do not get discouraged or depressed
4. Why? … The Sovereign God is with you at all times and in all places.
5. Study Psalm 139
Make the Lord your “security blanket”.

Prayer Requests:
Myron & Ruth going to Mexico/ timing, safety due to crime in Jerez
Ruth's cold
Dan Moyer - flu
David and Tina V. - death of grandson, grieving
Jay and Rachel - healing for Rachel, no surgery
Esther - Michael Shirk discomfort over rods inserted in back
Ric & Kathy - New employment after Ric's job ends on May 1, Kathy's brother Larry; Kathy's involvement with health clients
David F- where to attend church, trip to State College, PA
Norma - health issues, finances, job related

Study held in the home of Esther Shirk
Present: Rick and Kathy, Myron and Ruth, David F, Esther
Next gathering on Thursday, Feb. 14 at a local restaurant to celebrate Jay and Rachel