What a Challenge Joshua sent out to his people. He was old, near death, no doubt tired, ready to sit down, etc. YET, he chose the time that was at hand and pushed forth a challenge that was hard to ignore. He did NOT sugar-coat the message and try to console them in their weak service for the Lord. He reached deep inside and challenged them to complete the task that was before them and called upon them to choose the Lord!
 

 As we look at Joshua we see him call for them to use their...

I. Freedom of Salvation - vs. 13

  Not our cost to pay

  Not to be taken lightly
 

 Not just a free choice, but also they needed to use their...

II. Freedom through Sincerity - 14

  Really put away false gods

  Really serve wholeheartedly
 

 We also see the choice that is ultimately ours by our...

III. Freedom by Selection - 15

  Your choice

  Your blame - No blame for others, you alone

 We must also realize that we must be constant and have...

IV. Freedom from sides (no neutrality) - 19-20

  No fence straddling

  No drifting along and lucking into Salvation
 

 As I look at this last point we need to see the strength from the...

V. Freedom of Standing Firm - 25-31

  Covenant with God is challenging

  Continuing in His hand is comforting

  Challenging those around us is carefully correct
 
 

East 38th St. Free Will Baptist 11-16-97AM Gary Marcum