The Wall Fell Down Flat

O. T. #456  "The Wall Fell Down Flat"
February 10, 2015
Joshua 6-Part 2
So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets: and it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the city.   Joshua 6:20

LET IT GLOW

Joshua won the Battle of Jericho, and the walls came tumbling down. We sing those words with children. It is a story that has been told throughout the ages of time. God brought down the walls; they fell down flat. The men didn't do it and couldn't have done it either. Their faith was seen that day. Their obedience was seen for seven days. God's promise was fulfilled that day. We read it and tell it over and over again.

Do we have any walls that need to fall? Do we have faith in God to bring them down? Will be faithful to obey Him?
I admit that my recent wall was surgery. I had built a wall of fear around me. I was scared to go through it again, afraid I would stop breathing like last time. My God broke down that wall and brought me safely through with peace. How great He is! I proclaim that God can bring your wall down, too.

If there had been a newspaper during this time, the Canaanite Chronicle, what would its headlines read? Here are some suggestions:

• Joshua Receives Divine Plan
• First Jordan, Next Jericho
• A Seven Day March
• Silent March
• Shouting Brings Down City Wall
• Walls Came Tumbling Down
• Israel Conquers Jericho
• Harlot's House Saved in Attack

Do those tell the main happenings?
How would the rest of the nation of Canaan react?
How would we react if such things happened in our nation?

LET IT GROW

What happened?

• The men lined up-warriors, priests with trumpets, priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant, warriors in the rear.
• They marched silently around Jericho once for six consecutive days.
• They repeated the technique on the seventh day, with the priests blowing their horns, and others giving one tremendous shout. (verse 16)
• God brought down that 20' wall with His power. It was not by human works.
• Rahab's house and family were saved from destruction. (verse 17)
• Wherever the army men were located around the city, they were instructed to rush in and kill all the people and animals residing there. (verse 21)
• The silver and gold, vessels of brass and iron, were not for the Israelites' person taking, but were to be given to the treasury of the LORD. (verse 19)
• The two spies were sent to rescue Rahab and all within her house. (verse 22-23)
• The city of Jericho was burned with fire.  (verse 24) 

The hearts of the inhabitants of Jericho had already melted. Psychologically, Israel had won a great battle. When would they attack?  (Falwell)

Think what it would have looked like-city walls demolished, with only Rahab's house left standing. Those thick, impenetrable walls came down.  Her faith was seen by all. Her family and keepsakes were brought to the outskirts of Israel's camp.
Rahab went on to marry Salmon and became the mother of Boaz, the father of Obed, the father of Jesse, the father of David, king of Israel, and lineage of Jesus.
Don't tell me a great-great-grandmother has no influence on her future generations. It's here in black and white.

What kind of influence will we leave on our future generations?

LET IT GO

Trust Jesus to bring down our walls.

Give Him glory whenever He does.

Bring our family into the God's family.