1. let the distant shores rejoice! The Lord reigns!
Let the earth be glad;
let the distant shores rejoice!
Psalm 97:1
The Lord reigns!
Let the earth be glad;
let the distant shores rejoice!
Psalm 97:1
The Lord reigns!
Let the earth be glad;
let the distant shores rejoice!
Psalm 97:1

2. it is impossible to please God…
And without faith
it is impossible to please God…
Hebrews 11:6

6. The Tent of Meeting
(Tabernacle)

7. Laver – for washing

8. Why does he seem displeased that they haven't taken possession of the land? Weren't they still awaiting their allotment?

9. Weren't they still awaiting their allotment?
Why does he seem displeased that they haven't taken possession of the land? 
Weren't they still awaiting their allotment?
One possibility (historical imagination):
Leaders heard about Manasseh’s allotment – became
discouraged!
The meeting adjourned.
Move to Shiloh – Tent of Meeting set up.
Leaders were still loitering about.
Joshua’s rebuke! (vs. 3)
Joshua’s plan to encourage them (vs. 4-7)

11. 4 3 2 1 Reuben – forfeited first born rights
Judah – first. “The scepter shall not depart from Judah.” Genesis 49:10
Jacob’s favored son, then Rachel’s second son
Leah’s children!
Maidservants’ children last

12. Joshua 19:47
(Judges 17, 18)
Judges 18:27-31
(Leshem = Laish)

14. Manasseh

15. An historical perspective
Over time, all of the tribal boundaries began to vanish. We do see - The consolidation of the most powerful tribes: Judah (south), Ephraim (north) = “Israel” The Conquest is in small to what Christ’s millennial conquest will be in large! Revelation 20:1-6 Our spiritual battles today aren't as physically apparent as those of Joshua's time.

16. Psalm 2:7-8
Ask of me and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.  You will rule them with an iron scepter; you will dash them to pieces like pottery.

17. An historical perspective
Over time, all of the tribal boundaries began to vanish. We do see - The consolidation of the most powerful tribes: Judah (south), Ephraim (north) = “Israel” The Conquest is in small to what Christ’s millennial conquest will be in large! Revelation 20:1-6 Our spiritual battles today aren't as physically apparent as those of Joshua's time.

18. What kind of faith pleases God…? Hebrews 11:6
Places God and His revealed will as first priority in life.

19. What kind of faith pleases God…? Hebrews 11:6
Places God and His revealed will as first priority in life. Perseveres!

20. Matthew 11:28-30
Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls.  For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. 

21. What kind of faith pleases God…? Hebrews 11:6
Places God and His revealed will as first priority in life. Perseveres! Anticipates God’s final reward.

22. it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him
And without faith
it is impossible to please God,
because anyone who comes to Him
must believe that He exists
and that He rewards those who
earnestly seek Him.
Hebrews 11:6

23. let the distant shores rejoice! The Lord reigns!
Let the earth be glad;
let the distant shores rejoice!
Psalm 97:1
The Lord reigns!
Let the earth be glad;
let the distant shores rejoice!
Psalm 97:1
The Lord reigns!
Let the earth be glad;
let the distant shores rejoice!
Psalm 97:1