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Joshua 22:10-34

Getting a handle on what happened.

1. A time of blessing. (1-9)
2. A time of conflict. (10-30; see also Leviticus 17:8-9; Deuteronomy 13:12-18)
3. A time of blessing. (31-34)

Getting a handle on God's truth for us.

1. Take the truth seriously. (10-20, 21-23; see also Leviticus 17:8-9; Deuteronomy 5:28-29, 33; 8:6; 13:12-18; Galatians 1:6-9; 2 John 1:10-11)
2. Don't rush to judgment. (10-12, 15-16; see also Deuteronomy 17:1-9; 19:15-21; 2 Corinthians 12:19 - 13:3)
3. Be committed to resolving issues. (13-20; see also Leviticus 19:17; Matthew 5:23-26; 7:1-5; 18:15-18; Luke 17:1-4; 1 Corinthians 1:10-17; Galatians 1:6-9; 6:1; Ephesians 4:29-32; James 4:1-10; 2 John 1:10-11)
4. Celebrate God's goodness of restoring unity. (31-34; see also Psalm 133:1-3; Romans 15:5-7; 2 Corinthians 13:11; Ephesians 4:1-6; Philippians 2:1-4)