LIVING ON THE EDGE

Joshua 23

  I.  Joshua warns Israel that living on the edge can cause reward or destruction .

 II. We must always be faithful.

      A.  A half-hearted commitment won't do.

      B.  God asks for total commitment.

      C.  We are in constant danger of turning back.

III. We must safeguard against apostasy.  verses 1-12

      A.  We must honor God.  verse 3

      B.  We must obey God.  verse 6

      C.  We must be loyal to God.  verses 7-8

      D.  We must love God.  verse 11

IV. What are the consequences of apostasy?  verses 12-16

      A.  We will be defeated.  verses 12-13

      B.  We will be discomforted.  verses 14-15

      C.  We will be disgraced.  verse 16

  V.  What have I learned?

       A.  Confidence comes from God and His word.

       B.  The only part of God's covenant that is at risk is me.

       C.  We are tempted by the gods of wealth, leisure, and self indulgence.

       D.  God motivates us with grace and fear.

       E.  God demands faithfulness.

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COMING EVENTS

Please be back tonight at 6 PM for our evening Worship. Duane Tolbertson will be bringing the lesson taken from
1 Cor 10:1-13.

W ednesday B ible S tudy A t 7:00 pm. Our in structor this week is Leland Wells. We will have our final class on
“Did You Miss The Rapture?.” Please join us.

March 3, 2007, Ladies Class in the Fellowship Hall. See Betty Randolph or
Tricia Cobb for a study book or further information
March 9-11 Palomar Church of Christ will be hosting a Gospel Meeting. Their new
Minister, KEITH HINDS , will speaking at 7:00 pm, Fri-Sun. & Sunday, 10:30 Am

March 11, 2007, Second Sunday Potluck, following AM worship, everyone welcome

March 11, 2007, BABY SHOWER for Tyler and Chanda Webb following Potluck,

March 17, 2007, 3rd Saturday singing here at Melrose C of C 6:00 PM