INTRODUCTION:

1. Song – "I am bound for the promised land" (# 889)
2. Other verses point to –Death, Heaven
3. In Joshua – they were not dying – they were getting the promise.
4. Bound for the promised land means – "Headed for Faith"

1. See the ark carried by priests, - Follow it.
2. Our faith MUST be willing to follow.
3. Children play "Follow the Leader"

1. God will do amazing things.
2. When we have the faith to follow.
3. What amazing things did they see?
   Jordan river opens for them; Jericho walls fall down

1. River at flood stage.
2. Priests touch the water, river stops for them.
3. God can do Impossible things for us.

1. I will exalt you that they may know (trust)
2. Is God with you? Can others know your trust?
3. Song – Trust and Obey – There is no other way (# 915)

1. Keep telling the story.
2. Each generation needs to know, hear the message.
3. To some – old, heard it all before, nothing new.
4. To others – it is new, exciting
5. Faith comes by hearing – Romans 10:17

1. Are you "bound for the promised land" of faith.
2. Do you believe the promises of God?
3. Are you ready to Trust and Obey?