The Sin of Achan

This message recounts the biblical account of Achan in Joshua 7, showing how hidden disobedience after Israel’s victory at Jericho led to unexpected defeat at Ai. Although only one man violated God’s command by secretly taking devoted items, the entire nation suffered the consequences. The sermon emphasizes that God’s commands are serious, that individual sin can affect the whole body of believers, and that nothing is hidden from God. Achan’s story serves as a warning that secret sin will ultimately be exposed and judged, and that faithful obedience strengthens both the individual and the community of God’s people.