Have I Not Commanded You | Part 5 | Joshua 7

Title: The Severity of Sin and God's Justice: Lessons from Achan's Transgression

Sermon Summary: This sermon explores the gravity of sin and its consequences through the story of Achan in Joshua 7. It emphasizes that sin is worse than we often think, always has consequences, and deserves judgment. The pastor highlights God's justice and mercy, the importance of confession and repentance, and the ultimate redemption found in Jesus Christ. The sermon calls believers to recognize the seriousness of sin in their lives and to turn to God in genuine repentance.

Key Points:
- Sin is worse than we think and always has consequences
- Sin always deserves judgment
- Sin is never hidden from God
- The importance of confessing and repenting of sin
- God's justice is perfect and His mercy does not miss
- The need to give our entire lives ("tent") to Jesus Christ
- Jesus Christ bore the punishment for our sins on the cross

Scripture Reference:
- Joshua 7 (primary focus)
- Hebrews 4:13
- Jeremiah 23:24
- Proverbs 5:21
- 1 John 2:1-2

Stories:
- The story of Achan's sin and its consequences for Israel
- The comparison of Achan's sin to Eve's temptation in the Garden of Eden
- The contrast between Rahab's faith and Achan's disobedience
- The hypothetical scenario of different amounts of stolen goods to illustrate the nature of temptation