Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on February 4, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. First Baptist Church is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God’s truth, disciple God’s people, delight in God’s Son, and display God’s glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.
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Introduction
Big Idea: The Lord gives what he promises, so trust and teach his word faithfully.
1. The Divine Promise Claimed [Josh. 21:1–3]
A. The Faithful Request [Josh. 21:1–2; Gen. 34; 49:5–7; Num. 35:1–8]
B. The Faithful Response [Josh. 21:3; Jas. 1:5; Phil. 4:6–7; Matt. 6:9–13]
2. The Divine Promise Received [Josh. 21:4–42]
A. The General Summation [Josh. 21:4–8]
1) Standing for the Lord [Exod. 32:26–29]
2) Separated for the Lord [Exod. 13:1–2; Num. 3:11–13; 8:14–22]
3) Serving the Lord [Deut. 33:8–11]
4) Scattered by the Lord
B. The Specific Description [Josh. 21:9–42; cf. Num. 3–4]
1) Aaron (Priestly Duties) [Josh. 21:9–19; Num. 3:1–13]
2) Kohath (Holy Objects) [Josh. 21:20–26; Num. 4:1–20]
3) Gershon (Curtains & Coverings) [Josh. 21:27–33; Num. 4:21–28]
4) Merari (Tabernacle Supports) [Josh. 21:34–40; Num. 4:29–33]
5) Summary of Provision [Josh. 21:41–42; 1 Cor. 9:13–14]
C. The New Covenant Application
1) Constructive Discipline Outweighs Corrective Discipline [Mal. 2:7]
2) Priesthood of Believers Teach [1 Pet. 2:9; Col. 3:16; Rom. 15:14]
3) Pastors Train & Teach [Eph. 4:11–12]
3. The Divine Promises Fulfilled [Josh. 21:43–45]
A. The Lord Gave His People Land [Josh. 21:43; Gen. 12:7; Heb. 11:8–10]
B. The Lord Gave His People Rest [Josh. 21:144a; Deut. 12:9–10; Heb. 4:8–11]
C. The Lord Gave His People Victory [Josh. 21:44b; Deut. 7; 1 Cor. 15:57]