Achan’s Sin

Rev. Doug Griebenaw, mission advocate for KFUO Radio in St. Louis, MO, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Joshua 7:1-26. After the victory at mighty Jericho, Israel foresees an easy conquest of little Ai. Unknown to Joshua and the rest of Israel, however, is the sin of Achan in taking some of the devoted things from Jericho. For that reason, Ai sends Israel packing on the first offensive. Joshua cries to the LORD in response, and the LORD reveals to Joshua what has happened and gives him the method by which the evil can be purged from Israel. Achan is quickly singled out as the sinner, and he makes confession. The people are faithful in bringing the punishment upon Achan prescribed by the LORD, a reminder of the deadly seriousness of sin. “The Promised Land Delivered” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through the book of Joshua. After the death of Moses, the LORD remains with His people to bring them into the Promised Land under Joshua. Throughout the book, the LORD proves that not one of His Word falls unfulfilled. Today, the Church has the same confidence that all of God’s promises find their “Yes” in Christ.