The Battle of Ai: Round 2 — Joshua 8

In Joshua 7, Israel had a shocking defeat in the battle against the much smaller city of Ai. But now, in Joshua 8, it’s time for them to return for round two. So in today’s Bible study, we’ll be looking at their directions from God for the battle, what happened in the battle, and then their devotion to God after the battle.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 Intro1:21 God sometimes calls us back to the place where we failed before.4:21 The Israelites’ directions from God & the command to go back to Ai8:56 The chance to take the spoils11:58 The Israelites’ dominance in the battle of Ai & a clever design (their battle plan)14:51 A complete destruction—God gave them victory, where they had recently experienced defeat.18:11 The Israelites’ devotion to God & their eagerness to worship God22:18 Their emphasis on the Word of God23:34 Blessings for doing right and curses for doing wrong26:23 Some practical challenges from this storyBible passages used in this episode:Joshua 8:1-2, Joshua 1:6-7, Joshua 1:9, Joshua 8:3-8, Joshua 8:18-22, Joshua 8:24-25, Joshua 8:28, Joshua 8:30-31, Deuteronomy 27:4-6, Matthew 6:33, Joshua 8:32-35, Galatians 6:7-8, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14All 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