Joshua 24: Choose This Day—Counting the Cost of Serving the Lord
This message concludes a study through Joshua by focusing on Joshua 24, especially the call to “choose you this day” whom to serve and the importance of the right object of faith—God alone. Joshua challenges Israel not to make a light, shallow commitment, warning that God is holy and jealous, and calling them to put away strange gods and incline their hearts to the Lord through obedience. The sermon connects this to New Testament teachings on counting the cost of discipleship (Luke 14), continuing in Christ’s word (John 8), and understanding God’s love through Christ’s sacrifice (Romans 5; 1 John). It highlights covenant remembrance, Joshua’s death and enduring influence, Joseph’s bones as an example of faith fulfilled, and themes from Joshua 1: God’s promise, power, provision, and presence, then notes upcoming shorter studies before a new book study in late summer/fall.
00:00 Joshua 24 Wrap Up
01:10 Choose Your Object
03:04 Israel Responds
05:50 Count The Cost
11:16 Daily Commitment
13:01 Put Away Idols
15:20 Love Proven By Sacrifice
20:31 Covenant And Memorial
28:01 Joshua Dies Legacy
30:30 Joseph Bones Faith
35:39 Greater Covenant In Christ
37:52 Joshua Themes Promise Power
46:07 Next Studies And Closing
