Joshua’s Greatest Mistake — Joshua 9

Joshua is one of the greatest heroes in the Bible. But in Joshua 9, he makes his greatest mistake: an alliance with the Gibeonites. So in this Bible study, we’re looking at how the Gibeonites tricked the Israelites into this alliance, and we’ll see some practical lessons we can learn from this story so that we don’t make similar mistakes.Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor who wants to help others follow Jesus.Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidciprianoFollow me on X: @itsdavidcip0:00 Intro3:10 Looks can be deceiving.4:00 The distress of the Gibeonites (their fear of the Israelites and God)5:46 The deception of the Gibeonites (how they tricked the Israelites)9:11 How the devil and temptation deceive you14:11 The deal the Israelites made with the Gibeonites & the cost of not seeking God20:01 The importance of keeping your word22:59 The duty given to the Gibeonites: they helped build the house of God.24:29 The Gibeonites receive the mercy and grace of God.27:16 Some practical takeaways from Joshua 9Bible passages used in this episode:Joshua 9:1-6, Joshua 9:14-15, Joshua 9:1-2, Joshua 9:24, Joshua 9:3-13, 1 Peter 5:8, 2 Corinthians 2:11, Joshua 9:14-15, Deuteronomy 4:29, James 1:5, Psalm 10:4, Joshua 9:16-20, Numbers 30:2, 2 Samuel 21:1, Joshua 9:21-27, Ephesians 2:4-9All verses are in the King James Version (KJV).I’m a brand ambassador for Elevated Faith! Buy clothing that helps you share the gospel, and save 15% with my ambassador link!https://elevatedfaith.com/discount/DCipriano1555