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Ambushing Sin Sermon outlinE

Once burned, twice shy

The Lord Speaks (Josh 8:1)

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. God is speaking and talking with Joshua again.
            2. Do not fear (Josh 1, 24:14)
            3. Press the attack (Josh 7:3-4, 8:1-5)
            4. Victory is assured (Josh 8:2)
            5. Details of the attack (Josh 8:2-12
               1. God provides instructions on how to take Ai this time.
                  1. God has judged the Canaanites.
                  2. Note: There is no place for the people of God to compromise and make space for the pagan leaders to dwell in their midst.

Joshua’s Response after the Victory (Josh 8:30-35)

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Significance of Mt. Ebal (Gen 12:7, 33:19, Josh 24:32)
            2. Fulfilling the Mosaic Law (Dt 11:29, 27:4-9)
            3. And this blessing and warning applies to everyone (Josh 8:33, 35)

The Gospel

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. This is the gospel hope,
               1. But how do we get our sin purged?
               2. What if God had a plan to ambush sin? (Acts 2:22-24)
               3. Our Victory (1Pt 5:8, 1Jn 4:4).
            2. Our Response: Worship and Covenant renewal.