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In January, we begin a series (which will take us up to Easter) on selected readings from the early chapters of the Old Testament book of Joshua. Joshua is a book of new beginnings for the people of God: with a new leader (as Joshua replaces Moses) and a new land. We see how, after many years of slavery in Egypt and 40 years wandering in the desert, the Israelites were finally allowed to enter the land promised to their fathers. During this time of transition, we see examples of Joshua’s godly leadership; alongside some wonderful victories for God’s people. However, despite the euphoria of promises fulfilled, things began to go wrong. Why is that? What can we learn from their mistakes? What might God be saying to us as we seek to inhabit the promises that God has given to us?
This series of studies, supplementing our preaching on a Sunday morning, will give plenty of ‘food for thought’ as we continue to discern God’s future vision for us here at Emmanuel. As we wrestle with God’s word, it will both challenge and strengthen our faith, as we allow His Spirit to shape our lives. Home Group sermons will usually be preached on 2nd and 4th Sunday’s, full sermon and discussion notes will be provided in church, and via our website, and all sermons atour 10.30am service will be recorded:
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