A message from the series "Sunday Service." Have you ever been overwhelmed by the challenges and changes around you? The Apostle Peter and many in the early church knew that feeling. They were not only flooded by change, but many faced the challenge of deadly persecution. In 1 Peter 1:1-9, Peter reminded them (and us!) of the powerful source of the hope we have in Jesus. It is a living hope based on a past event, looking forward to a future event, and with much to offer even in the present moment.
In Joshua 7 we find the next story of Israel´s conquest of the Promised Land. Because of God´s help, they had miraculously crossed over the Jordan River at flood stage and entered the Promised Land. With God´s help they had defeated and destroyed the great walled city of Jericho. They now turned their attention to the small city of Ai.
Scripture References: Joshua 8:1-35, Joshua 7:1-26
