Introduction:
1) After Joshua: The Journey So Far (1:1a).
2) The Painful Truth:
a. Israel’s Initial Success … (1:1b-18)
b. … and Subsequent Failure (1:19-36)
c. God’s Judgement Falls: Tears at Bokim (2:1-5)
Conclusion:
- Don’t think it can’t happen to you! (Compromising the truth, tolerating sin,
losing focus, presuming on God’s grace.)
- The solution:
-- Consistency in Prayer.
-- Confidence in God.
-- Courage in battle.
-- Covenant-faithful lives