Title: I Will Raise Them / Joshua 9:20
Title: I will save them
Text: Joshua 9:20
Introduction: “Will wrath come upon us because of the oath we swore to them?
I say that in this way I will save them."
He was deceived by the Gibeonites, and Joshua kept his oath even though he had made an oath.
1. Gibeonites who try to live by scheme
When the Gibeonites heard the news of the Israelites, they were terrified and terrified.
They have no ingenuity to stop them from entering into a state of disrepair, and they are just ignorant.
Thinking that I couldn't sit down and die while I was doing (垂手傍觀), I made a plan.
Dressed up like a person from afar, prepared bread with worms, and came
Joe proposed. “We are your servants” (verse 8).
He begged for mercy in Chi, which somehow
It is the longing of life to keep breathing.
2. I will save them as I swore.
Israel's sense of duty to the oath is great. The psalmist said (Psalm 15)
:1-5) "He who dwells in the tent of the Lord and dwells in his holy mountain shall make a vow in his heart.
Even if it is harmful, it does not change."
The fundamental meaning of all oaths is a solemn promise before God.
Otherwise, the corresponding penalty will be imposed on the party who breaks or breaks the oath.
It is to make sure that everyone fulfills the fact that they swear to.
Now, though Joshua made a promise to the Gibeonites, it was his
There is also a negligence, so he declared the fulfillment of his promise to save them.
In retrospect, it is difficult to refuse even in recognition of those who desperately appeal to live
How much more have you made an oath?
3. A person's life is precious.
The life of life is a precious existence that cannot be changed even if given the world. although God
Even for strangers who do not know, the way to live is opened to those who struggle to live.
God did not mean to destroy innocent lives without cause.
Even among the crowd who came before Jesus, he did not dare to ask for his life, but
Those who plead for mercy will be saved not only in their physical illness but also in their lives.
When I think about things, I think that those who really strive to live will survive.
Conclusion: “I will save them” was a very valuable and rewarding proclamation. "half a promise
It is a declaration of life saving of the Gibeonites, with a strong meaning of "to protect you."