Explore Joshua 24:14-27

Israel responds to Joshua’s exhortation and warnings to worship only the LORD by committing themselves to complete faithfulness. It is a commitment that proves to be short-lived. We learn that God does not want us to try to be faithful to Him. He requires us to be faithful.

1. In Joshua’s speech to Israel, what two choices does he give them?

2. Why do you think he only gives them two choices?

3. What was Joshua’s commitment for him and his household?

4. Do you have this same commitment for your family?

5. Are there times when you or your family violates your commitment? Please explain.

6. Discuss with the group how your family’s commitment to the Lord impacts your outside relationships.

7. What does Joshua warn Israel will happen if they fail to worship the LORD?

8. From where should all of our commitments flow?

9. What lesson do you learn regarding your own household?

Jeremiah 9:23-24

This is what the Lord says:“Let not the wise boast of their wisdom or the strong boast of their strengthen or the rich boast of their riches, but let the one who boasts boast about this that they have the understanding to know me that I am the Lord, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth  for in these I delight,”declares the Lord.