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Kingdom Heavenly Divine Regency Worldwide Divine Regency Numerical Expansion of Image Geographical Expansion of Image How is the expansion of the Kingdom administered throughout history? How is the expansion of the Kingdom administered throughout history? Covenants Yahweh administers his expanding Kingdom through covenants. Yahweh administers his expanding Kingdom through covenants. Divine Benevolence Human Loyalty Blessings in Nature and War Curses in Nature and War Joshua as Application of Covenant (11.1) Books Audience Writer Biblical books apply covenant dynamics in a variety of ways to specific situations to further the expansion of God’s Kingdom. Joshua Audience Writer To teach Israel how to live in the land especially in the areas of holy war, land distribution and covenant renewal.

Describing Original Meaning through Literary Analysis Central Concerns of Original Meaning of Joshua 2:1-24 Central Concerns of Original Meaning of Joshua 2:1-24 Modern Application Modern Application Audience Writer Document How does Joshua 2:1-24 contribute to the book’s original meaning? How does Joshua 2:1-24 contribute to the book’s original meaning? Literary Approach Joshua (11.2) Acknowledge the Integrality of Form and Content

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Joshua Three Parts of Joshua (11.3) Covenant Life (Renewal) in the Land 23:1 – 24:33 Inheritance of the Land 13:1 – 22:34 Conquest of the Land 1:1 – 12:24 Conquest of the Land 1:1 – 12:24

Conquest of the Land 1:1 – 12:24 Prototypical Battles 2:1-8:34 Other Campaigns 9:1-12:24 Divine Commission to War 1:1-18 Conquest of Land (11.4)

Conquest of the Land 1:1 – 12:24 Prototypical Battles 2:1-8:34 Other Campaigns 9:1-12:24 Divine Commission to War 1:1-18 Prototypical Initial Battles 2:1-8:34 Positive Model of Battle of Jericho 2:1-6:27 Negative Model of Battle of Ai 7:1-9:1 Prototypical Battles (11.5)

Conquest of the Land 1:1 – 12:24 Prototypical Battles 2:1-8:34 Other Campaigns 9:1-12:24 Divine Commission to War 1:1-18 Prototypical Initial Battles 2:1-8:34 Positive Model of Battle of Jericho 2:1-6:27 Negative Model of Battle of Ai 7:1-9:1 Positive Model of Battle of Jericho Covenant Made Between Spies and Rahab 2:1-24 Consecration for Battle 3:1-5:12 Fall of Jericho 5:13-6:21 Covenant Between Spies and Rahab Fulfilled 6:22-27 Battle for Jericho (11.6)

Structure of Josh 2:1-24 (11.7) Spies are Sent by Joshua and Obey 2:1 Spies Protected by Rahab in City 2:2-7 Spies are Protected by Rahab Outside the City 2:15-22 Spies Return and Report to Joshua 2:23-24 Symmetry: Circular Developmental Symmetry: Circular Developmental Symmetry: Developmental Symmetry: Developmental Spies and Rahab Agree to Mutual Loyalty 2:8-14

Structure of Josh 2:1-24 (11.7) Spies Protected by Rahab in City 2:2-7 Spies and Rahab Agree to Mutual Loyalty 2:8-14 Spies are Protected by Rahab Outside the City 2:15-22 Spies Return and Report to Joshua 2:23-24 Spies are Sent by Joshua and Obey 2:1 1a Spies sent by Joshua. 1b Spies travel from Joshua.

Spies are Sent by Joshua and Obey 2:1 1a Spies sent by Joshua. 1b Spies travel from Joshua. Structure of Josh 2:1-24 (11.7) Spies and Rahab Agree to Mutual Loyalty 2:8-14 Spies are Protected by Rahab Outside the City 2:15-22 Spies Return and Report to Joshua 2:23-24 Spies Protected by Rahab in City 2:2-7 2 Spies reported to king. 3 Spies requested by king. 4a Spies had been hidden by Rahab. [Antecedent Action] 4b-5 Spies protected by Rahab. 6 Spies had been hidden by Rahab. [Antecedent Action] 7 Spies pursued by king’s men.

Spies are Sent by Joshua and Obey 2:1 Spies Protected by Rahab in City 2:2-7 2 Spies reported to king. 3 Spies requested by king. 4a Spies had been hidden by Rahab. [Antecedent Action] 4b-5 Spies protected by Rahab. 6 Spies had been hidden by Rahab. [Antecedent Action] 7 Spies pursued by king’s men. 1a Spies sent by Joshua. 1b Spies travel from Joshua. Structure of Josh 2:1-24 (11.7) Spies are Protected by Rahab Outside the City 2:15-22 Spies and Rahab Agree to Mutual Loyalty 2:8-14 Spies Return and Report to Joshua 2: Spies and Rahab agree.

Spies are Sent by Joshua and Obey 2:1 1a Spies sent by Joshua. 1b Spies travel from Joshua. Spies Protected by Rahab in City 2:2-7 2 Spies reported to king. 3 Spies requested by king. 4a Spies had been hidden by Rahab. [Antecedent Action] 4b-5 Spies protected by Rahab. 6 Spies had been hidden by Rahab. [Antecedent Action] 7 Spies pursued by king’s men. Spies and Rahab Agree to Mutual Loyalty 2: Spies and Rahab agree. Structure of Josh 2:1-24 (11.7) Spies are Protected by Rahab Outside the City 2:15-22 Spies Return and Report to Joshua 2: Spies escape by Rahab’s rope a Spies and Rahab had agreed. [Antecedent Action] 21b Spies sent away by Rahab. 21c Rahab hangs scarlet cord. 22 Spies hide in mountains.

Spies are Protected by Rahab Outside the City 2: a Spies sent by Joshua Spies and Rahab agree. Spies and Rahab Agree to Mutual Loyalty 2: Spies escape by Rahab’s rope a Spies and Rahab had agreed. [Antecedent Action] 21b Spies sent away by Rahab. 21c Rahab hangs scarlet cord. 22 Spies hide in mountains. 2 Spies reported to king. 3 Spies requested by king. 4a Spies had been hidden by Rahab. [Antecedent Action] 4b-5 Spies protected by Rahab. 6 Spies had been hidden by Rahab. [Antecedent Action] 7 Spies pursued by king’s men. 1b Spies travel from Joshua. Spies are Sent by Joshua and Obey 2:1 23 a Spies return to Joshua. 23 b -24 Spies report to Joshua. Spies Protected by Rahab in City 2:2-7 Spies Return and Report to Joshua 2:23-24 Structure of Josh 2:1-24 (11.7)

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W D A W D A Original Meaning Adumbrating Did the factual, moral, and emotional issues of that world adumbrate or closely parallel the world of the original audience? Their World of Audience Factual What factual issues did the writer report from that world? That World of History Describing Original Meaning (11.8) Establishing Did the factual, moral, and emotional issues of that world establish the origins or historically justify the world of the original audience? Modeling Did the factual, moral, and emotional issues of that world provide models or examples for the original audience? Observations Anticipations Implications Moral What moral issues did the writer report from that world? Emotional What emotional issues did the writer report from that world? Informative How did the factual, moral, and emotional issues of that world provide information about their world? Directive How did the factual, moral, and emotional issues of that world Morally obligate them in their world? Affective How did the factual, moral, and emotional issues of that world provide affective considerations for their world? Implicit Explicit Implicit Explicit Implicit Explicit

W D A Original Meaning Their World of Audience Factual Joshua and Israel experienced the initial holy war, land distribution, and covenant renewal as directed by God. That World of History Original Meaning of Joshua (11.9) Establishing The initial holy war, land distribution, and covenant renewal established the legitimacy of later generations continuing in those responsibilities. Modeling The successes and failures of the holy war, land distribution, and covenant renewal served as positive and negative models. Observations Anticipations Implications Moral Joshua and Israel were faithful and failing in holy war, land distribution, and covenant renewal. Emotional Joshua and Israel experienced a wide range of emotions (joy, disappointment, fear, confidence etc.) in holy war, land distribution, and covenant renewal. Informative The initial holy war, land distribution, and covenant renewal informed the audience about their world. Directive The initial holy war, land distribution, and covenant renewal directed the responsibilities of the audience in their world. Affective The initial holy war, land distribution, and covenant renewal triggered many kinds of affects in the audience as they encountered their world.

W D A Original Meaning Original Meaning of Josh 2:1-24 (11.10) F-Spies were sent and obeyed Joshua. M-Spies were morally correct to obey. E-Spies were firmly committed but uncertain of outcome.. 2:1 F-Rahab protected spies in city. M-Rahab was morally correct to deceive and to protect. E-Rahab was courageous and king was anxious. 2:2-7 F-Spies make covenant with converted Rahab. M-Spies and Rahab were morally correct in their actions. E-Rahab feared God and spies were grateful but uncertain. 2:8-14 F-Spies escape safely because of Rahab. M-Rahab is morally faithful to her agreement. E-Rahab is hopeful that spies will be faithful. 2:15-22 F-Spies return with positive report. M-Spies were morally correct in their assess- ment because of faithfulness. E-Spies were confident in God’s victory over Jericho. 2:23-24 I-Israel faces similar situations of military challenge as holy war continues. D-Israelites must follow wise and holy military strategies. A-Israel may be uncertain, but should remain committed. I-Israel will encounter righteous Canaanites of ill repute who will betray the wicked for Israel. D- Israel should approve Canaanite holy courage. A- Israel should be relieved / ashamed of times when acknowledged / failed to acknowledge holy Canaanites. I-Israel will have opportunities to make covenants with converted Canaanites. D-Israel should agree to protect righteous Canaanites but with conditions. D-Israel should agree to protect righteous Canaanites but with conditions. A-Israel should be cautious, but trusting of converted Canaanites. I-Israel will have opportunities to test converted Canaanites. D-Israel should be willing to protect converted Canaanites. A-Israel should be cautious in agreements with converted Canaanites. I-Israel faces the need to form faithful outlooks on battles as holy war continues. D-Israel should be faithful so that positive outlooks are legitimate. A-Israel can trust God to give victory over enemies when they are faithful and reflect on his care for them. Establish/ Model Establish/ Model Establish/ Model Establish/ Model Establish/ Model

Did Rahab break the Ninth Commandment? (Legal Deception vs. Deception in General) Examples to Consider Midwives Ex 1:19ff Samuel 1 Sam 16:1ff: Spirit 2 Chr 18:18ff Approaches Formalistic Deontology Hierarchical Deontology Contextual Deontology Did Rahab break prohitibitions against lying? Moral Question (11.11)