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Joshua: Be CourageousVictory God\u2019s Way: Joshua 8March 16, 2014Michael\u2019s Personal Goal: To gain victory in areas of past defeat in the strength of the Lord.Review: 2-fold Cause of Defeat at Ai1.Sin in the camp (ref. Romans 5:12b, 19)App: Rely on Christ for personal victory and as a cover for those we love.2.Relying on self rather than GodApp: We must learn to wait on the Lord.8:1: Back to place of previous defeat (ref. Matthew 16:16b-19, 26:31-35) \u201cIf the LORD delights in a man's way, He makes his steps firm; 24though he stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with His hand. Psalm 37:23-24. (Also see KJV)Application Questions:Where have you messed up?How might God take you back there for the win?\u2022Is there sin in the camp that you need to deal with?\u2022Were you relying on your own strength and wisdom rather than God?Will you go with Him back to that place for victory? In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:4-6V 2: God\u2019s limitless creativity Notice the king\u2019s names aren\u2019t givenApp: Earthly achievement won\u2019t matter at the judgment. Do we know God? Notice this time they get to keep the plunderApp: Proper connection to God is the position of blessing.Notice God\u2019s battle plan at Ai looks nothing like JerichoApp: Rely on God\u2019s leadership and not formulas.V 18: The battle is the LordsMoses, Aaron and Hur went to the top of the hill. 11As long as Moses held up his hands, the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites were winning. Exodus 17:10b-11V 29: Dethroning false kingsApp: What King in your life needs to hang on a tree? App: Who/what is keeping you from full surrender to Christ? What is God\u2019s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?