Church of the Living God
Bible Study Lesson
Presenter: Overseer
Ennis F. Tait
Date: Wednesday, August
5, 2015
Series: The Power of Prayer
Reference Scripture: Joshua
7:6-9
Focus Verses: Joshua 7:5
Today’s Discussion: “Heart
Condition”
The lesson aim is to uncover
the root causes of a broken heart. More
importantly, the spiritual condition of a person’s heart contributes to his/her
choice of actions and behaviors. (Reference:
Matthew 102:34; Hebrews 4:12)
Joshua represents the modern day church. God has anointed and appointed him to lead HIS
people into a place of promise.
Similarly, we have been chosen to lead God’s people into a right
relationship with HIS son, Jesus Christ. (Reference:
Isaiah 61:1; Luke 4:18-19) Joshua’s heart has been broken as result of the
defeat at Ai. The defeat is not a result
of military incompetence, but is manifested because of disobedience. Our
actions will either help or hurt us.
Subsequently, the works of our hands depend on the condition of our
hearts. A broken heart awakens any
negative spirit/feelings that are hiding in our hearts from past or present
encounters. As a result of this
encounter Joshua’s focus was distracted because he experiences
disappointment. In addition Joshua’s
faith is diluted because he becomes discouraged by the unexpected defeat at Ai.
What are the symptoms of a broken heart?
What is the impact of a broken heart?
- Your connection to God is
disrupted/disconnected
- Your connection to people
is disunited
- Your faith and confidence
in God’s ability and will is dispirited.
The believer has
to learn to trust God through every situation.
The Apostle Paul’s message to the church at Philippi is a great example
of how we should live in this day and time.
(Reference: Philippians 4:11
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