1. After the Exodus After Moses died, Joshua was left in charge
Israel would go to battle with the Caananites
This is the story of the Book of Joshua
The battle begins in Jericho – an important city in the middle of the promised land

2. The battle of Jericho
Preparation: Levite priests Carried the Ark of the Covenant to the Jordan to cross over
As their feet touched the water it dried up so they could cross – what does this remind us of ?
All men were then circumcised in preparation – why
A sign of the covenant with God – God would do battle for them

3. The battle
They simply marched silently around the city of Jericho once each day
Trumpets were sounded by the priests as this happened
Repeated for 6 days
On the 7th day as they rounded the city they shouted and the walls fell
The Israelites were able to easily win the battle

4. Joshua’s covenant
As long as Joshua was the leader, the people were faithful to God
As he was dying (at age 110) he called together the heads of all tribes
All agreed to be faithful