Have you ever REALLY wanted something in your life, either as a child or adult? What did you do to try and get it?
Joshua and especially the Israelites came up with all sorts of excuses and reasons to not follow God. What are some of the barriers or excuses that you use?
Have you ever felt tension between God’s will and your own? What does that feel like for you?
What is one area of your life that you need to say NO to what you want to follow Jesus?