Brave because God is with youJoshua 1:1-9Length: Standard

1 Eat

Read the passage slowly, read it again, then retell it in your own words. If you can't retell it, read it once more.

• Read
• Reread
• Retell

2 Digest

Answer from what the passage actually says — stay in the text.

1. What does this show me about God?

   • God gives the reason for the courage: I will be with you. What does that tell you about where bravery comes from?

2. What does it show me about people — and about me?

   • God says "do not be afraid" to somebody who clearly was afraid. Is being scared a problem, or just where courage starts?

3. What will I obey this week?

   • What is one thing you will do this week that scares you a bit?

4. Who will I tell?

   • Who needs to hear that God goes with them?

3 Grow

Growth is God's part, not yours. Do the cycle faithfully and trust Him to give the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6–7).