The Gospel of Deuteronomy: Can You Really Trust God’s Power?
Deuteronomy 3:18-29
I.
You Can Trust God’s Power to Help You Defeat
Spiritual Enemies
“All you valiant men shall cross over armed” (vs. 18)
Good fight of faith (1 Tim 6:12;
2 Tim 4:7)
Sword of the Spirit (Eph 6:17)
II.
You Can Trust God’s Power to Help You Defend
Vulnerabilities
“Your wives - little ones - livestock… until the Lord gives rest” (vv.
19-20)
Shield of Faith (Eph 6:16)
“then every man may return to his possession” – defending others in their
vulnerability cf. Gal 6:1
III.
You Can Trust God’s Power to Help You Discipline
Yourself
“I also pleaded with the Lord…” (vs. 23)
“But the Lord was angry with me on your account, and would not listen to
me” (vs. 26)
Paul’s thorn in the flesh 2 Cor 12:8-10 “I pleaded with the Lord 3
times… grace is sufficient”
IV.
You Can Trust God’s Power to Help You Disciple
New Believers
“But charge- encourage- strengthen Joshua” (vs. 28)
2 Tim 2:2; Matt 4:19 Fishers of men
Evangelize
– Disciple – Equip for Ministry
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