Getting Ready for the Harvest | Commissioned
Numbers 27:12-23
Pastor Daniel Bracken
August 21, 2022
I. Introduction:
A. One of the greatest needs in our world today is __________.
B. Without the appropriate leadership, things do not get done, and organizations once strong quickly__________.
Introduction Notes:
II. A look at the text:
A. God announces to Moses that his __________ is imminent, but before he dies, God will allow him to see Canaan’s land as a __________ act that Israel would possess the land.
B. Moses cries out in __________ for God to choose a __________.
1. A person who would lead the __________: “Go out.”
2. A person who could settle them in their __________: “Bring them in.”
3. Unless the right leader is found, people would be “like sheep without a shepherd.”
C. God chooses __________, son of Nun.
D. Moses __________ him.
1. He was to be presented before the __________ __________ and the entire assembly.
2. Moses was to commission, charge, or __________ him before the people.
3. In Deuteronomy 31:14-23, __________ himself commissioned Joshua at the tent of meeting by saying, “Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land I promised them on oath, and I myself will be with you.”
4. Moses was to give him a measure of his __________ so the whole community would begin to obey him.
5. Finally, he was to lay his __________ on him.
Section II Notes:
III. A look at God’s choice, Joshua:
A. Exodus 17:8-16—Joshua led the army.
B. Exodus 24:13-14—Joshua was Moses’ aide.
C. Exodus 33:11—“Joshua did not __________ the tent.”
D. Numbers 11:26-30—He learned about the __________.
E. Numbers 13:1-14:38.
Section III Notes:
IV. What is God speaking to us?:
A. __________ that has happened in our life, God can __________ to prepare us for a special purpose in __________ to Him.
B. We are all __________ to be commissioned.
C. My job as your pastor is to provide opportunities for you to be equipped and to do something for the Lord.
D. We need each other.
E. The harvest is great, and we must get ready!
Section IV Notes:
V. Conclusion.
Conclusion Notes:
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