1. I have delivered the city into your hands (1-8)

The people lost courage because of their defeat at Ai. They had failed because of their sin, and they had repented. Now it was time to try again. The Lord's word of promise to Joshua renewed their courage. The Lord gave Joshua a plan for action. They must listen carefully and follow the Lord's plan. Then they would win a victory. They needed the obedience that comes from faith.

2. Hold out your javelin toward Ai (9-29)

Joshua sent 30,000 men behind the city to set an ambush. He spent the night in the camp with his men, then early the next morning they marched out to become bait to lure the soldiers of Ai out of the city. At exactly the right time, the Lord said, 'Hold out toward Ai the javelin...' This was the signal for the men in ambush to attack the city. There was a great victory over Ai that day. God gives victory when his people repent and obey his word.

Application: Lord, help me to repent and obey your word. Give me courage to try again.
One Word: Obedience to God's word brings victory