Mid Tree Church

The story of Achan in Joshua 7 reveals how one person's hidden sin affected an entire community and teaches us that while we can commit sin, we can never contain its consequences.• One person's disobedience caused defeat for Israel at Ai and the death of 36 soldiers• The Valley of Achor (meaning "trouble") shows the severity of sin's consequences• We often misdiagnose difficulties in our lives instead of examining hidden sin• Joshua's response of tearing his clothes and falling to the ground in repentance• God's surprising command to "get up" and address the real problem• The process of revealing Achan's sin among two million people demonstrates God's sovereignty• Nothing hidden will remain hidden - God already knows the sin no one else sees• When we sin, other people must clean up our messes and face consequences• The Valley of Trouble (Achor) later becomes a "gateway of hope" through God's grace• We cannot fully comprehend our sin's