S3 || Preparing to enter God’s Best || Joshua 1:10-18 || Session 3 || Verse by Verse Bible Study

Have you ever settled for "good enough" when something better awaited? In this revealing exploration of Joshua 1:10-18, we uncover a powerful spiritual pattern that resonates from ancient Israel to our modern lives.

The story focuses on the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh who made a fateful decision. After forty years wandering in the desert, they approached the borders of God's promised land—described as "flowing with milk and honey"—but chose to remain east of the Jordan River. Though they promised to help their brothers conquer Canaan, they ultimately returned to their separated position, content with "good enough" rather than God's best.

What happened to these eastern settlers? By tracing their story through Scripture, we discover how their physical separation led to spiritual deviation. Fast-forward to Jesus' time in Matthew 8, and we find their descendants raising forbidden animals and living among demonic forces. When Jesus arrived to bring restoration, they begged him to leave! Their story serves as a sobering warning about partial obedience and the dangers of distancing ourselves from God's community.

This episode explores challenging questions about authentic faith. What evidence should be visible in a true believer's life? How does isolation from Christian fellowship affect our spiritual health? We examine the pattern of straying, judgment, repentance, blessing, complacency, and disobedience that characterizes not just Israel's history but our own spiritual journeys.

Whether you're facing decisions about church involvement, struggling with spiritual apathy, or questioning what real commitment looks like, this study offers timeless wisdom. Join us as we learn why settling for "almost there" keeps us from experiencing the fullness God intends for our lives. Subscribe now to continue our journey through Joshua and discover how ancient battles mirror our modern spiritual challenges.

Questions in this session: 

• What does separation and distance do to church members?
• What happens when we settle for less than God’s best?
• Can someone be a Christian and separated from the body of Christ?
• If we know of God’s best, why do we sometimes not do it? 

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