Joshua 6 records the victory that God’s people enjoyed over the inhabitants of Jericho.  It deserves status as the most famous of all the stories in Joshua, partly because this is the first recorded victory in the Land.  God would not always fight like this, but this first conquest in the Land becomes paradigmatic for our spiritual battles.  Verses 1-2 should not be overlooked since they describe the condition of God’s enemies, our enemies.  Despite the fact that Jericho had competent soldiers, they are already defeated by their fear of God.  Colossians 2:13-15 teaches us that God has “disarmed” the spiritual authorities.  Then, in verses 3-26 we learn how victories are won in the Christian life.  God’s bizarre instructions means Israel must be totally dependent on Him while they marched and made music.  Joshua obeys God and the people obey Joshua, everyone displaying a faith that conquers Jericho and saves Rahab (cf. Hebrews 11:30-31).  One key to this chapter is the repetition of the Ark, the presence of God in the middle of His people (cf. vv. 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13) and the blowing of trumpets (cf. vv. 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 13, 16, 20).  This is why God’s people can live victoriously.  Finally, in v. 26 we encounter a clue as to why Christians can expect to experience continual spiritual victories.  The clue is found in Joshua’s curse: “At the cost of his firstborn…”  Colossians 1:15, 18 describe our Lord Jesus Christ as God’s firstborn son.  It is through His death that we have victory over sin and Satan.  When Christ returns to complete His conquest it will not be seven priests blowing trumpets, but seven angels (cf. Revelation 8:2; 18:2, 8, 10, 20; 19:1-3)!  The fall of Jericho creates a significant rise in our faith!