Jos 8:1 | MHM | STEP | Joshua 8:1 – The Destruction of Ai This passage describes how God spoke to Joshua after the trouble with Achan was dealt with. Joshua was a strong leader, but his greatest strength was having God’s guidance. After the sin in Israel was removed, God once again gave instructions and encouragement. God’s help and direction are a sign that He is no longer angry and is ready to bless and lead His people again. v. 1 : God encouraged Joshua and told him not to be afraid or discouraged ( ). The sin of Achan had made Joshua fearful and uncertain, but God reassured him that Israel would succeed against Ai. God promised that Ai was already given into Joshua’s hand, but Joshua had to remember to thank God for the victory ( ). This time, God allowed the Israelites to keep the spoil and cattle from Ai for themselves, showing that if they obey God first, they will be blessed. Achan tried to take things in the wrong way and lost everything, but the rest of the people, who waited and obeyed, received a reward. Self-control and obedience bring true blessing ( ).

‏ Joshua 8:1

Joshua 8:1 – The Destruction of Ai

This passage describes how God spoke to Joshua after the trouble with Achan was dealt with. Joshua was a strong leader, but his greatest strength was having God’s guidance. After the sin in Israel was removed, God once again gave instructions and encouragement. God’s help and direction are a sign that He is no longer angry and is ready to bless and lead His people again.

v. 1: God encouraged Joshua and told him not to be afraid or discouraged ( ^a). The sin of Achan had made Joshua fearful and uncertain, but God reassured him that Israel would succeed against Ai. God promised that Ai was already given into Joshua’s hand, but Joshua had to remember to thank God for the victory ( ^b). This time, God allowed the Israelites to keep the spoil and cattle from Ai for themselves, showing that if they obey God first, they will be blessed. Achan tried to take things in the wrong way and lost everything, but the rest of the people, who waited and obeyed, received a reward. Self-control and obedience bring true blessing ( ^c).