Beyond the Weekend: EPIC
Stories of Trust, Failure and Faith That Point to Jesus
What does it look like to believe God, not just believe in God? This fall, we're diving into the raw, unfiltered stories of biblical heroes who wrestled with doubt, took dangerous detours, and discovered that trusting God means following him even when you can't see the outcome. Their epic journeys of trust, failure and faith all point to the ultimate hero—Jesus.
Key Messaging Points:
- There's a difference between believing in God and believing God
- God speaks in life's detours and disruptions
- Wrestling with God transforms us
- Trusting God means obeying before you see the outcome
- Every story of human struggle points to Jesus
Follow
Read: Joshua 3:1-4 Listen: Joshua 3
When you see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, and the Levitical priests carrying it, you are to move out from your positions and follow it. Joshua 3:3
Moses took his final breath. Now, the people of Israel look to Joshua to lead. They wait for his direction to become a nation. They only need to cross over the Jordan River to arrive in the promised land. They had been here before and failed. Fear over shadowed God's promises. Would they listen to their new leader, Joshua? Would they finally trust God and follow? Joshua steps out in faith and commands this new nation. Follow the ark, the place where God's presence is, and you will know which way to go. He will always lead you the right way.
We, too, experience moments and seasons in life that change everything. The beginning of a new job. The unexpected loss of a child. The first day at a new school. These turning points are often in places where we haven't been before. The only thing that is certain is that we will be different people afterward. Like Israel, we have specific instructions to follow God. He promises to lead us in every season, even in moments that involve significant gain or tremendous loss. We find his instructions in the pages of the Bible. Allowing his words to shape our thinking is how we can follow him every day.
TODAY: Scripture memory is a vital way to keep God's instructions on our hearts. Memorize Joshua 1:9. As an additional way to go deeper in your faith, register for one of our Ada Bible Academy classes starting this Thursday, October 16. Learn more and register HERE.
