Impact - Day 3
on August 6th, 2024
Day 3 – The power of mentorsExodus 24:13Then Moses set out with Joshua his aide, and Moses went up on the mountain of God.Numbers 11:28Joshua son of Nun, who had been Moses’ aide since youth…I invite you to reflect on the journey of our central figure as he assumes the mantle of leadership over God’s people. His narrative begins long before the book that bears his name. In three instances, as we e... Read More
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Impact - Day 2
on August 5th, 2024
Day 2 – What’s in a name (part 2)?Matthew 1:21“… you are to give him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.”The Greek equivalent of the Hebrew name Joshua is Jesus. They are each translated as “The Lord saves.”Matthew tells us of the coming Christ in the opening chapter of his Gospel. He introduces us to Mary and Joseph while explaining the miraculous birth through the Ho... Read More
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Impact - Day 1
on August 4th, 2024
Day 1 – What’s in a name?Numbers 13:16Moses gave Hoshea son of Nun the name Joshua.I’m regularly puzzled about how to respond when asked my name. My parents named me David and I sign or write David Ferguson. But when I introduce myself, I always say, “Hi, I’m Dave.” I don’t remember exactly when it started, but I know why “Dave” is the name I associate with most.I have always revered my father. He... Read More
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Impact - Introduction
on August 3rd, 2024
Dear Reader,Welcome to IMPACT, our series on the life of Joshua. As we delve into portions of the Pentateuch, the New Testament, and the book that bears his name, I pray you will be inspired to find a new understanding of God’s calling on your life. This journey can potentially ignite momentum in your spirituality, leading to personal growth and transformation.There are two ways to understand the ... Read More
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Experience S2 - End of Week 5
on July 27th, 2024
INTRODUCTIONThe following is a guide to help facilitate discussion between you and the person you’re studying with or with your Connect Group. Feel free to add, subtract, or change questions to fit the conversation, and pray for the Spirit to lead in all things.OPEN QUESTIONSShare about a risk that you took in your life and what that risk was like? It might have been skydiving or bungee-jumping, ... Read More
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Experience: S2 - Day 34
on July 26th, 2024
The risk of rejectionActs 17:32 When they heard Paul speak about the resurrection of the dead, some laughed in contempt, but others said, “We want to hear more about this later.” 33 That ended Paul’s discussion with them, 34 but some joined him and became believers. Among them were Dionysius, a member of the council, a woman named Damaris, and others with them.I often tell people that I don’t care... Read More
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