This is, Olly, another fine mess we find ourselves in. We're still with Joshua. And he actually insults God to His face. And pastor reminds us that we all do that at one point or another.
And now, because of Sharron, we are on another rabbit trail.
Joshua is on his face crying, saying silly things to God. And God does not yell at him for it. He just says, Get up... it's time to go.
Pastor reads Joshua 6:18-19. The Accursed/Devoted Thing. Which one is it? Devoted or accursed? No time for that; on to Joshua 7:1-5. Then on to verses 10-14. Obvious questions: Who is the they? Why are they doomed? Why? What is going on here? On to 7:19-25. The confessional of one man. But then we have "Them" being burned. Who is the “them”? With that question, it's time for a list:
A. Why? Death Penalty!! (1st death, not second death) What causes this?
B. Achan's Motive
C. (Who are) Dead 36. That's 6 to the 2nd power
2C. Covenant?
D. They, Joshua 7:11?
E. Fall - Israel? All
F. Stolen / Deceived "Lie"
G. Beg Achan. Confess Glorify
H. Jericho - King - Garment - Babylonian
I. Robe, Or / And Silver Sold
From here I’ll let pastor Chronister tell you about Bible commentators and Achan's family, and Who were the 36. If you're familiar with this pastor, you can guess that a lot of sarcasm is to follow. Yes, a good time is to be had by all!
Alright... I should stop here so some of you will actually listen. But now you have to press play. Yes... you have too. …Because I said so, that’s why. But cerealy, thanks for listening. Please let our pastor know if you have any questions or encouraging words.