Thru the Bible in 24 Weeks

Introduction The Bible contains stories of the greatest EVILS..... betrayals, revenge, deception The ultimate Prince of Deception - Satan The Bible contains stories of the greatest GOOD..... miracles, achievements, courage The greatest sacrifice for you and me The crucifixion & resurrection Of Jesus Christ our Lord!

The Pentateuch We now have a basic understanding of the first 5 books of the bible Genesis: The Beginnings Exodus: In the Wilderness Leviticus: Worship of God Numbers: In the Wilderness - BeMidbar Deuteronomy: Repetition of law for 2 nd generation Now: 12 Historical Books

12 Historical Books Joshua: Moses Replacement – Canaan Judges – 300 years of history Ruth – understand Ruth before Revelation 1 Samuel – birth of the kingdom 2 Samuel – reign of King David 1 Kings – David’s kingdom divided, Solomon dies 2 Kings – history of the divided kingdom 1 & 2 Chronicles – reign of David & southern kingdom Ezra – return from Babylonian captivity Nehemiah – rebuilding Jerusalem Esther – escape from Persian Empire

Joshua Jehovah savior Author: Joshua. 14 th Century BC Book of military conquests Ch 1 – 5: Entering Promised Lane Ch 6 – 12: Battle at Canaan Ch 13 – 24: Victory of Faith

Joshua, son of Nun, replaced Moses Joshua in command: BE STRONG & COURAGEOUS - Moses, God, David, Jesus to His Disciples, Paul Enter miraculously by crossing “dry” Jordan River – by faith (water receded when priest put feet in). Built 2 monuments, 12 stones each (gospel of John 1500 yrs later) Joshua sends spies to investigate land – Rahab, a prostitute protected spies; Rahab & family saved.

Jericho – 7 Years of Battles March around the city 1x a day for 6 days March around the city 7x the 7 th day Blow trumpets and shout; walls will fall Take no loot. Achan smuggled goods, family stoned Smuggling=battle loss at Ai. Won after Achan stoned God means what He says and says what He means!

The Longest Day Gibeonites heard destruction at Jericho and Ai Deceived Joshua/Israel joining them – defeated - meteor shower & lengthening the day Ancient calendars: 360-day years til 701BC Romans added 5 ¼ days; Jews added whole month WHY? Mars? China? p69

End of 7 Years of Battles Land taken & divided among 12 Tribes by casting lots Levites (priests) - no land. God was their inheritance - 6 of 48 cities deemed “City of Refuge” – Rap Jail? Accidental Murder = Manslaughter. Safe as long as you stayed within city limits or until priest died. Jesus is our City of Refuge, High Priest, our Protector!

Prophetic Parallels Joshua / IsraelEphesians / ChurchRevelation Canaan Promised Land Heaven Promised Land Earthly InheritanceHeavenly Inheritance Military CombatSpiritual Combat 7 Year Battle 10 nations involved 2 Witnesses 7 Trumpets