THE WALLS FELL

Introduction:

A. What If God Told You To…

1. Walk 7 times around a bank and then you would have what you needed to provide for your family.

2. Go visit with a prostitute and teach her the Gospel.

B. Would You Do It?

Body: Hebrews 11: 30, 31

I. The Fall Of Jericho (Joshua 6: 1 – 21).

A. Bizarre Strategy.

1. Walk 1 time around for 6 days.
2. Walk 7 times around on 7th day.
3. Priests blow trumpets, people shout.

B. Victory by faith.

1. The Israelites obeyed.
a. Suffered through walking completely around city.
b. Suffered indignities hurled by Jerichoites!?
2. The mighty city fell.

II. The Harlot Rahab (Joshua 2: 1 – 21 & 6: 22 - 25).

A. Her faith in God.

1. Had heard of God’s work in Egypt.
2. Believed God was really God.
3. Provided protection and counsel for two spies.

B. Her genealogy.

1. She remained in Israel (Joshua 6: 25).
2. The line of Jesus (Matthew 1: 5).

III. Walking By Faith.

A. The Children of Israel.

1. Had to literally walk around city.
2. Had to risk looking foolish.
3. Had to trust in God’s power.

B. Rahab (James 2: 25).

1. Had to believe reports of God’s works.
2. Had to risk life to protect spies.
3. Had to trust Israelites to keep their oath.

Conclusion:

A. How Much Faith Does It Take To Follow God?

1. Faith to do things unconventionally.

2. Faith to trust those not trusted.

B. Do We Have That Kind Of Faith?