Israel’s stunning victory at Jericho was followed by a shocking defeat at Ai (Joshua 7). Satan was at work trying to hinder the progress of God’s people and plan. Sin had been committed among the people, a violation of the covenant with God concerning Jericho. As a result, God was no longer with His people. In this account are important lessons about not breaking covenant with God or harboring sin in the congregation. We specifically look at the fact that sin comes out, it has limited pleasure, and the responsibility to remove sin from the congregation.
