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Episode Synopsis
In Joshua 7, Israel had a devastating defeat at Ai, caused by hidden sin in the camp. The people were humiliated, confused, and discouraged. Had they forfeited God’s blessing forever? Was their mission over? As we turn to Joshua 8, we find a profound truth: Failure is not final when God’s grace is involved.Sermon Outline:I. Grace Gives us a New BeginningII. Grace Calls us to Walk in ObedienceIII. Grace Triumphs Over Our FailuresSermon Discussion Questions:1. How does God’s immediate restoration of Israel after their repentance challenge the way we often think about our own failures and God’s forgiveness?2. How does this passage show that God’s grace does not remove our responsibility to walk in obedience?3. What does it mean for us that Christ became a curse for us, and how does this free us from the weight of our past failures?4. How have you seen God’s grace take a past failure in your life and use it for good? What lessons from Joshua 8 encourage you to trust God with your own past mistakes?5. If grace is not only about forgiveness but also about transformation, what practical steps can you take this week to walk in obedience in response to God’s grace? How does knowing that “failure is not final” motivate you to live differently?
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