Jehovah Sabaoth

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Jehovah Sabaoth "The Lord of Host"
Rev. Dr. Stephen Tee
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Introduction
Studying a series on the Titles of God Studied
4 titles so far. 1. Jehovah Jireh Gen 22

1. Jehovah Raphael Ex 15
2. Jehovah Nissi Ex 17
3. Jehovah Shalom Judges 6

Today we are studying another Title of God. -
Jehovah Sabaoth
Each title revealed Gods intervention in their
lives when they were experiencing crisis.
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• The Hebrew for "host" is Tsaba used 486x
• with most uses having something to do with
• warfare,
• In general, "Host" can describe
• a multitude of men (army) Ex 74
• heavenly creatures Josh 514
• (3) physical stars (celestial bodies) Deut 419

3. or fighting. 
2. armies
Jehovah Sabaoth can be translated as "The Lord
of Armies." This name denotes His universal
sovereignty over every army, both spiritual and
earthly.
Zech 37X
Malachi 23X
NT 2X
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1st mentioned Joshua 514-15 2nd 1 Sam 17
David and Goliath 3rd mentioned 2kg 6 Elijah
and his servants 4th Mentioned Amos 514
Joshua 514-15
INTRODUCTION
Israel had just crossed the River Jordan. The
generation that were circumcised has perish in
the wilderness because of unbelief. This new
generation preparing to possess the Promise land
had not been circumcised. God commanded Joshua
to circumcised them.
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V5 Abrahamic Covenant The names of God and
titles of God are Gods covenant names and
titles to Israel. Circumcision was the sign of
the Abrahamic Covenant. If they were not
circumcised, then Gods Covenant Title cannot be
Israels reality. It is now four days after
the crossing. The newly circumcised generation
has now recovered.
KEY 1 Obedience
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• Verse 12 -Gods provision of Manna has
• now ceased.
• They were now eating of the fruits of Canaan.
• Verse 13 Joshua was by Jericho.
• Joshua has obeyed God by commanding Israel
• to be circumcised.
• 2. Joshua has obeyed God by keeping the Passover.
• Now Joshua was preparing a military campaign
• against the nations of the promised land.
• He lift up his eyes and saw a man.
• He was not seeing a vision. Joshua went to him.

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• V13 Has a sword drawn in his hand.
• Joshua asked him a question.
• Are you for a us, or for our adversary
• What was the response?
• He said No and called himself as the
• captain of the host of the Lord and I am
• come to you
• Captain of the host of the Lord Jehovah
  Sabaoth
• V14 How did Joshua response?
• fell on his face submission, honor
• worship

3. Called him, lord
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Joshua realized that it was the Lord. This is
another appearance of "Christophany" (pre
incarnate appearance of the Messiah). Sometimes
we refer to this as Theophany.
Verse 15 - How did the Lord response?

• Loose thy shoes meaning
• submission
• honor
• reverent
• 2. How did Joshua response?
• He obeyed.

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Spies have surveyed the city of Jericho. Report
revealed Jericho was impregnable. Realistically
an impossible task because of the massive
fortification. Correct assumption - Joshua
probably praying and seeking God. Prayer is
always a good place to begin when confronted with
challenges. The Lord promised those who seek
Him will find Him.
God with man all things are possible.
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Tower 8m tall 4m thick 8m dia
12ft thick
6ft thick
15feet
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• Captain of the host of the Lord Jehovah Sabaoth
• appeared to Joshua as he was preparing for war
• giving Joshua
• guidance

• and instruction

• As Joshua prepare for war, he needed
• Gods presence
• Gods power

• God provision
• Gods strategy

• In this critical crisis, Joshua had a revelation
  of
• Jehovah Sabaoth.
• This revelation gave him the
• courage

• confidence

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• Joshua understood Jehovah Sabaoth will
• lead them.
• 3. assured or guaranteed victory.

2. Planned strategy
Conclusion
In Rom 154 and 1 Co 1011 clearly instructs
Believers that what was written in the OT was
written for our 1. learning
2. admonition
Type of Christian journey

1. Wilderness journey
2. Possessing the Promise land

Jesus will be our Jehovah Sabaoth