Joshua 1 is a powerful reminder that following God doesn’t mean we’ll never face fear, uncertainty, or change—it means we never face them alone. As Joshua steps into a new season of leadership, God calls him to be strong, courageous, and faithful to His Word. In this message, we’ll discover what it looks like to trust God when the path ahead feels unfamiliar and to move forward knowing that His presence goes with us.
Wherever you find yourself today, God is still calling you to take the next step. You may not know everything that’s ahead, but you can know who goes with you. Let’s learn from Joshua 1 how God’s presence, promises, and Word give us courage to move forward with faith.
Reflection Questions:
- What stuck out in today’s message? What did you find challenging and encouraging? Did you learn anything new?
- What do you know about or remember from previous studies about the book of Joshua?
- Read Joshua 1:1-18. Who is the first person mentioned in the book of Joshua? Why is it important that we start with that mention?
- List what God tells Joshua to do. What promises does God include in these instructions?
- What instructions does Joshua give the Israelites? How do the Israelites respond?
- Why were certain tribes given special instructions by Joshua?
- Why do you think God reminded Joshua about His relationship with Moses?
- What makes you feel discouraged or inadequate? Like Joshua, we need reminders that God helps us be strong and courageous when we face discouragement. How have you seen this in your own life?
- Define resilience in your own words. In what ways do you have a resilient faith today? How can you keep growing in resilience?
- Why is it important to remember how God has worked in past seasons of our lives?
- Take time this week (either as a group or individually) to pray and recall other times when you have seen God at work in your life. Thank God in prayer, and recall the attributes of God you remembered as you pray for your needs.
