In the account of Israel’s entry into Canaan under Joshua, God demonstrated that He blesses those who obey His commandments as the people crossed the Jordan at flood stage, circumcised the wilderness generation, and kept the Passover before confronting Jericho. These acts of faith, performed in enemy territory at personal risk, prepared the nation for victory and reminded them of the Abrahamic covenant. Believers today are likewise called to obey God even when circumstances appear unfavorable, trusting that He remains faithful to provide and open the way for those who keep His commandments.

Just as a traveler needs a map, a compass, and knowledge of his present location, believers need the Bible, the example of Jesus Christ, and honest self-examination. This pre-Passover message reminds us that the Passover commemorates both Israel’s deliverance from Egypt and the sacrifice of Jesus, our true Passover Lamb. Today’s sermon calls us to examine ourselves carefully so we may approach the Passover fully aware of where we stand with God.

Learning to do the right thing is a lifelong process that begins with asking God for discernment so we can clearly see our own sins and shortcomings. This sermon outlines four practical steps—seeking discernment, examining ourselves honestly, learning from the examples of Scripture and others, and making a firm decision to change—illustrated through the lives of David, Abraham, Israel, Judah, and Jesus Christ Himself. Today’s message encourages us to put these steps into practice so we may grow in godly character and consistently choose what is right in God’s sight.

In a world that constantly urges us to “see the good in everything,” Scripture warns that we must never call good what God has clearly declared to be bad. Drawing from the accounts of Adam and Eve, the downward spiral described in Romans 1, and especially King Saul’s incomplete obedience regarding the Amalekites in 1 Samuel 15, this sermon shows how rationalizing what God condemns—whether pagan holiday customs or other compromises—leads to self-deception and lasting consequences. Today’s message challenges us to fear God, keep His commandments fully, and refuse to find good in anything He has forbidden.

In this sermon, we learn that angels are real, powerful spirit beings created by God, distinct from humans, and that popular ideas about people becoming angels after death are unbiblical. There are different kinds of angels (seraphim, cherubim, and archangels) and Lucifer’s pride led to his fall, turning him into Satan along with a third of the angels who became demons. Believers are urged to recognize ongoing spiritual warfare, stay alert to Satan’s deceptions, and remain fully committed to Jesus Christ, trusting in God’s superior angelic protection.