Hold Fast to the Lord (Joshua 23:1-16)

The last two chapters of the Book of Joshua contain the eponymous leader's concluding remarks to the nation of Israel at the end of his life. In the first of these two sermons, found in chapter 23, Joshua reminds the leaders & elders of Israel that not one of God's promises to His people has failed (v. 14; cf. Josh 21:45). Much as his predecessor Moses did in Deuteronomy, Joshua reiterates the fundamental admonitions from God's Word: obey God (v. 6; cf. Josh. 1:7-8; Deut. 5:32; 28:14); love God (v. 11; cf. Deut. 6:5); and hold fast to God in faith (v. 8). Those who do so shall see their faith flourish in the Lord, while those who turn away from Him ultimately perish (v. 16). The message remains the same through the ages: love, trust, obey, & HOLD FAST TO THE LORD!   -SCRIPTURE TEXT: Joshua 23:1-16   Praise Christian Fellowship of Los Angeles - Sunday Service  PREACHER: Lead Pastor Courtney Hall  DATE: Sep. 20, 2020 ​SERVICE TIME: 10:00 am (PDT)  SERIES: THE JOSHUA GENERATION II - A NEW BEGINNING  SERMON: Hold Fast to the Lord