1. Joshua's message and decision (1-15)

Joshua assembled the people and reviewed what God had done. God called Abraham and gave him countless descendants. God sent Moses to deliver them, and when the Egyptians pursued, God opened the Red Sea before them. He was with them in the desert. He gave them victory over the Amorites on the east bank of the Jordan. He turned Balak's curses into blessings. God drove out the Canaanites and gave them cities which they did not build and vineyards which they did not plant. God poured out his grace on them. They must fear God and serve him faithfully. It was the time to get rid of idols. It was the time for them to choose whom they would serve. Joshua made his decision: He would serve the Lord.

2. A covenant with God (16-33)

When the people declared that they too would serve the Lord, Joshua warned them that this was a dangerous decision. If they indulged in idolatry after having covenanted with God, it would be disastrous. But the people decided, and the covenant was sealed.

Application: Lord, help me to keep my covenant with you.
One Word: Choose this day whom you will serve