The document narrates the story of the inhabitants of Gibeon who deceived Joshua and the Israelites by pretending to be ambassadors from a distant land, seeking a covenant of peace. It explores themes of manipulation, pride, and fear through biblical references, highlighting the importance of seeking divine guidance and the consequences of deception. The narrative emphasizes the seriousness of oaths made in God's name and reflects on the implications for faith and truth.

4. 3 But when the inhabitants of Gibeon
heard what Joshua had done to
Jericho and Ai, 4 they worked craftily,
and went and pretended to be
ambassadors. And they took old
sacks on their donkeys, old
wineskins torn and mended, 5 old
and patched sandals on their feet,
and old garments on themselves;

5. and all the bread of their provision
was dry and moldy. 6 And they went
to Joshua, to the camp at Gilgal, and
said to him and to the men of Israel,
“We have come from a far country;
now therefore, make a covenant with
us.”

6. Jeremiah 17:9

7. Ø Manipulation
(Gen. 3:4-5)
Genesis 3:13 And the
LORD God said to the
woman, “What is this
you have done?” The
woman said, “The serpent deceived me,
and I ate.”

8. Ø Manipulation
(Gen. 3:4-5; 27:19; 29:13-30; 2 Cor. 11:13-15;
2 Tim. 3:13; 2 Thess. 2:9-10;)

9. 2 Thessalonians 2:9–10 The coming of
the lawless one is according to the
working of Satan, with all power, signs,
and lying wonders, 10 and with all
unrighteous deception among those
who perish, because they did not
receive the love of the truth, that they
might be saved.

10. “The truth is the
greatest enemy
of the State.”
Joseph Goebbels

11. Ø Manipulation
(Gen. 3:4-5; 27:19; 29:13-30; 2 Cor. 11:13-15;
2 Thess. 2:9-10; 2 Tim. 3:13)
Ø Pride
(Jn. 8:44; Acts 5:1-2; Col. 2:18; 2 Thess. 2:11-12)

12. a study of
malignant
narcissism
Although a professing Christian,
Peck's purpose was not to
present a biblical study of evil.
Rather, he proposed evil as a
diagnosis of pathology--yes,
mental illness--for these
people. They are not operating
in reality.

13. Ø Manipulation
(Gen. 3:4-5; 27:19; 29:13-30; 2 Cor. 11:13-15;
2 Thess. 2:9-10; 2 Tim. 3:13)
Ø Pride
(Jn. 8:44; Acts 5:1-2; Col. 2:18; 2 Thess. 2:11-12)
Ø Fear
(Gen. 12:11-13; 20:2; 26:6-11; Josh. 9)

14. 3 But when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard
what Joshua had done to Jericho and Ai,
24 So they answered Joshua and said, “Because
your servants were clearly told that the LORD
your God commanded His servant Moses to
give you all the land, and to destroy all the
inhabitants of the land from before you;
therefore we were very much afraid for our
lives because of you, and have done this thing.

15. “We tell lies when we are afraid… afraid of
what we don’t know, afraid of what others
will think, afraid of what will be found out
about us. But every time we tell a lie, the
thing that we fear grows stronger.”
Tad Williams

16. Ephesians 5:6 Let no one deceive
you with empty words, for because
of these things the wrath of God
comes upon the sons of
disobedience.

17. Location:
6.5 mi. NW of Jerusalem
6.8 mi. SW of Ai
18.6 mi. W of Gilgal
6 And they went to Joshua, to the camp at
Gilgal, and said to him and to the men of Israel,
“We have come from a far country; now
therefore, make a covenant with us.”

18. 6 And they went to Joshua, to the camp at Gilgal,
and said to him and to the men of Israel, “We
have come from a far country; now therefore,
make a covenant with us.”
Deuteronomy 20:15 Thus you shall do to all
the cities which are very far from you, which
are not of the cities of these nations. 16 “But
of the cities of these peoples which the LORD
your God gives you as an inheritance, you
shall let nothing that breathes remain alive,

19. Exodus 34:12 Take heed to yourself, lest
you make a covenant with the inhabitants
of the land where you are going, lest it be
a snare in your midst.
6 And they went to Joshua, to the camp at Gilgal,
and said to him and to the men of Israel, “We
have come from a far country; now therefore,
make a covenant with us.”

20. Colossians 2:8 Beware lest anyone
cheat you through philosophy and
empty deceit, according to the
tradition of men, according to the
basic principles of the world, and not
according to Christ.

21. Romans 16:18 For those who are such
do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but
their own belly, and by smooth words
and flattering speech deceive the hearts
of the simple.

22. Joshua 9:9 So they said to him: “From a very
far country your servants have come, because
of the name of the LORD your God; for we have
heard of His fame, and all that He did in Egypt,

23. Colossians 2:2–4 that their hearts may be
encouraged, being knit together in love, and
attaining to all riches of the full assurance of
understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery
of God, both of the Father and of Christ, 3 in
whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom
and knowledge. 4 Now this I say lest anyone
should deceive you with persuasive words.

24. 4 they worked craftily, and went and pretended
to be ambassadors. And they took old sacks on
their donkeys, old wineskins torn and mended,
5 old and patched sandals on their feet, and old
garments on themselves; and all the bread of
their provision was dry and moldy.

25. James 1:22 But be doers of the word, and
not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

26. 1 John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we
deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

27. 2 Thessalonians 2:3 Let no one deceive you
by any means

28. “The truth is written on our faces.”

29. 8 But they said to Joshua, “We are your servants.”
And Joshua said to them, “Who are you, and
where do you come from?”
14 Then the men of Israel took some of their
provisions; but they did not ask counsel of the
LORD.

30. John 16:13 However, when He, the Spirit of
truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth;
for He will not speak on His own authority, but
whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell
you things to come.

31. Spy The Lie
Ø Recognize Evasiveness
Ø Differentiate between Convey vs. Convince
Ø Beware of Aggression
Ø Identify Nonverbal Cues
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pni_kDv9BsU

32. 6 And they went to Joshua, to the camp at Gilgal,
and said to him and to the men of Israel, “We
have come from a far country; now therefore,
make a covenant with us.” 7 Then the men of Israel
said to the Hivites, “Perhaps you dwell among us;
so how can we make a covenant with you?”
Recognize Evasiveness
8a But they said to Joshua, “We are your servants.”
Did the Gibeonites answer the question?

33. 8b And Joshua said to them, “Who are you, and
where do you come from?” 9 So they said to him:
“From a very far country your servants have
come…
Recognize Evasiveness
Did the Gibeonites answer the question?

34. Convey vs. Convince
9 So they said to him: “From a very far country
your servants have come, because of the name of
the LORD your God; for we have heard of His fame,
and all that He did in Egypt, 10 and all that He did
to the two kings of the Amorites who were
beyond the Jordan—to Sihon king of Heshbon,
and Og king of Bashan, who was at Ashtaroth.

35. Convey vs. Convince
11 Therefore our elders and all the inhabitants of
our country spoke to us, saying, ‘Take provisions
with you for the journey, and go to meet them,
and say to them, “We are your servants; now
therefore, make a covenant with us.” ’

36. Beware of Aggression
6b “We have come from a far country;
now therefore, make a covenant with us.”
11b “We are your servants;
now therefore, make a covenant with us.”

37. Identify Nonverbal Cues
12 This bread of ours we took hot for our
provision from our houses on the day we
departed to come to you. But now look, it is dry
and moldy. 13 And these wineskins which we
filled were new, and see, they are torn; and
these our garments and our sandals have
become old because of the very long journey.”

38. 1. Failed to examine highly questionable
evidence
14a Then the men of
Israel took some of
their provisions;

39. 2. Failed to ask God for wisdom
14b but they did
not ask counsel
of the LORD.

40. 15 So Joshua made peace with them, and
made a covenant with them to let them live;
and the rulers of the congregation swore to
them.

41. Ecclesiastes 5:5
Better not to vow than to vow and not pay.
27 And that day Joshua made them woodcutters
and water carriers for the congregation and for
the altar of the LORD, in the place which He would
choose, even to this day.
21 And the rulers said to them, “Let them live,
but let them be woodcutters and water carriers
for all the congregation, as the rulers had
promised them.”

42. “Let us remember that God insisted that the
Israelites keep their oath, even though it
was made because of the Gibeonites
deception. If God will not tolerate the
breaking of an oath made in His name, how
much more will He never break His own
oath and covenant made to us on the basis
of the shed blood and infinite value of Jesus
Christ. How secure are we to have cast
ourselves upon Christ as our Savior!”
Francis Schaeffer
Joshua and the flow of Biblical History

43. Revelation 21:8 But the cowardly, unbelieving,
abominable, murderers, sexually immoral,
sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their
part in the lake which burns with fire and
brimstone, which is the second death.”

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