By the Book Success
Apr 19, 2026 • Pastor Jeff Smith
By The Book Success | Joshua 1:5–9
After Moses’ death, Joshua faced one of the greatest leadership transitions in biblical history. Yet God did not leave him without direction. Instead, the Lord pointed Joshua to the book of the law and showed him that strength, courage, leadership, and success would come through obedience to Scripture.
In this message, we explore five charges God gave Joshua, and still gives believers today:
• Operate by the Book
• Observe the Book
• Obey the Book
• Obtain success by the Book
• Overcome by the Book
True success is not military, political, financial, or numerical. Biblical success is living in alignment with what God has written.
📖 Text: Joshua 1:5–9
📖 Cross Reference: Deuteronomy 8:1–4