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The Book of Joshua “To Canaan’s Land I’m On My Way”

Geographical Location of Events Deut. 34:8; Josh. 2:1; 3:1

Joshua and Jesus Salvation for the People Hoshea (Heb.) means “salvation” (Num. 13:8,16) Iesous (Gr.) means “salvation” (Mt. 1:21) Succeeds Moses’ leadership (Joshua 1:1) Succeeds Moses’ law (Jn. 1:17; Heb. 7:18-19) Captain of God’s people (Joshua 1:2-9) Captain of God’s people (Acts 3:15; 5:31; Heb. 2:10; 12:2)

The Life of Joshua ( from Egypt to the Jordan River ) 1 The Life of Joshua ( from Egypt to the Jordan River ) 1. Led Israel to fight Amalek at Rephidim (Ex. 17:8-14) 2. Went with Moses to receive the law (Ex. 24:13) 3. Witnessed the idolatry of Israel (Ex. 32:17; 33:11) 4. Desired to forbid two prophets (Num. 11:28) 5. One of the two faithful spies (Num. 14:6-10; Deut. 1:38) 6. Chosen by Moses to be his successor (Num. 27:15-23) 7. Witnessed the Trans-jordan tribes (Num. 32:28) 8. Given the charge to divide the land (Num. 34:18) 9. Charged by Moses to lead Israel (Deut. 3:21,28) 10. Presented as the new leader (Deut. 31:3,7,14,23) 11. Spoke the song of Moses to Israel (Deut. 32:44) 12. Full of the spirit of wisdom (Deut. 34:9)

How To Succeed and Prosper With God Joshua 1:7-9 1 How To Succeed and Prosper With God Joshua 1:7-9 1. Observe all the law of God (mentioned twice). 2. Do not turn from the law – to the right or to the left. 3. Do not let the law depart from your mouth. 4. Meditate on the law day and night. 5. Be strong and of good courage. 6. Do not fear or be discouraged. 7. Remember, the Lord your God is will you.

Joshua 1 Lessons for Today We need to be a faithful “servant of Jehovah” like Moses (1:1-2,7,13,15; Tit. 1:1; James 1:1; Rev. 15:3).  We need to “minister” to our brethren like Joshua ministered to Moses (1:1; Mt. 20:26-28).  We need courageous leaders (elders) among God’s people today (1:2; 1 Tim. 3:1ff; Tit. 1:5ff).  We need to remember that the Lord will be with those who faithfully serve him (1:5,9; Mt. 28:20; Heb. 13:5-6).

Joshua 1 Lessons for Today We need strength and courage like Joshua to conquer our enemies. Great challenges call for great courage (1:6-9,18; 1 Cor. 16:13; Eph. 6:10; 2 Tim. 1:7).  We need to observe God’s law without deviating from it in order to be prosperous (1:6-9; Psa. 119: 105; 2 Jn. 9; Rev. 22:18-19).  We need to remember the Lord’s question: “Have not I commanded you?” (1:9; Jn. 14:15,21; 15:10; 1 Jn. 5:4).

Joshua 1 Lessons for Today We need to help our brethren fight their battles (1:12- 15; Eph. 2:10ff; 1 Tim. 6:12; 2 Tim. 2:3-4; 4:7).  We need to keep our word and take our promises and commitments seriously (1:16-18; Jas. 5:12).

Israel Camped at Shittim (Josh. 2:1; 3:1) Spy Mission to Jericho ( Joshua 2 ) Israel Camped at Shittim (Josh. 2:1; 3:1) Gilgal

Joshua 2 Lessons for Today A person with a sordid past like Rahab can change and do great things for the Lord (2:1; 1 Cor. 6:9-11; 1 Tim. 1:13-16). Let us be a person of faith like Rahab who hid the spies – a faith that acts, a faith that obeys (2:6; Heb. 11:31; Jas. 2:25).  Faith in the Lord should cause one to fear the Lord (2:8-11; 2 Cor. 7:1; Heb. 12:28-29).

Joshua 2 Lessons for Today Let us all confess, like Rahab, that the Lord is God in heaven and on earth (2:11; Eph. 4:6). Do you want the “scarlet thread” of salvation to hang from your home showing that you want everyone in your household to be saved by the blood of Jesus (2:18,21; Eph. 1:7)?  The Lord keeps his promises (2:24; Tit. 1:2).

Crossing the Jordan River ( Joshua 3-4 ) Israel Camped at Shittim (Josh. 2:1; 3:1) Gilgal

Jordan Crossed 1st Month, 10th Day (Joshua 4:19) Passover Observed 1st Month, 14th Day (Joshua 5:10)

Joshua 3 Lessons for Today God reveals his will ahead of time in a clear and understandable way (3:3-4; Eph. 5:17; Heb. 1:1-2). It is important to let God lead us as we travel through life (3:3-6; Rev. 7:17).  God’s people march forward in faith and obedience (3:3-4; Heb. 12:1-2) It is important to be “sanctified” (set apart) before we travel through life (3:5; 1 Cor. 6:11; 2 Tim. 2:21).

Joshua 3 Lessons for Today It is important to “fear” (respect) God’s leaders because God himself honors them (3:7; 4:14; 1 Thess. 5:12-13; Heb. 13:7,17,24).  The miracles of God demonstrate that he is a “living God” and that man can place his trust in God (3:7,10; 4:14; Ex. 14:31; Jn. 20:30-31).  God is “the Lord of all the earth” (3:11,13; Acts 10:36; Rom. 10:12).

Joshua 4 Lessons for Today Parents are teachers of their children (4:6,21; Eph. 6:1-4).  It is important for Christians to remember with a memorial (the Lord’s Supper) the deliverance and the salvation the Lord has provided for his children (4:1-7,20-24; 1 Cor. 11:23-26).

Preparing to Conquer Jericho ( Joshua 5-6) Joshua’s Camp Headquarters at Gilgal (Josh. 4:19-20; 5:9-10; 9:6; 10:6,7,9,15,43) Gilgal

Conquer and Divided: Joshua’s Three Campaigns 3 3. Northern Campaign (Josh. 11) 1. Central Campaign (Josh. 6-8) 1 2. Southern Campaign (Josh. 9-10) 2

Joshua 5 Lessons for Today Christians are to be “circumcised” in heart (5:2; Rom. 2:29; Phil. 3:3; Col. 2:11). There is no excuse for disobedience (5:2; Eph. 5:6; Col. 3:6; Heb. 2:2; 4:6,11).  Christians have Jesus as their “Passover” feast (5:10; 1 Cor. 5:7).  God gives us our daily bread (5:11-12; Mt. 6:11).

Joshua 5 Lessons for Today May we all fall down and worship when we are in the presence of God (5:14; Mt. 2:11; Lk. 5:8; Rev. 4:10; 5:8,14; 19:14).  The Lord will help us fight our battles (5:14; Eph. 6:10ff).  We must remember we stand before a holy God (5:15; Rev. 4:8).