1. JOSHUA God Gives Israel the Promised Land

2. JOSHUA: Plot Joshua leads Israel in the Conquest of Canaan (chaps. 1-12) The 12 Tribes divide the land (chaps. 13-22) The Covenant is renewed once again (chaps. 23-24)

3. JOSHUA: Major Characters Joshua – Leads conquest of the Promised Land Rahab – A prostitute in Jericho who hides the Israelite spies Achan – An Israelite who violates the covenant by taking spoils Caleb – “he wholly followed the Lord”

4. JOSHUA: Major Events (1) The Lord reassures Joshua Spies enter Jericho & return with a good report Israel crosses the Jordan River Jericho defeated Canaan conquered – but not completely

5. JOSHUA: Major Events (2) Defeat at Ai due to Achan’s sin Deception by the Gibeonites The sun stands still Israel fails to drive out all the nations Renewal of Covenant at Shechem

6. JOSHUA: Key Verse “Choose this day whom you will serve. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15)

7. JOSHUA: Lessons for Today Nothing can keep God’s _______________ from being fulfilled. God’s people have nothing to __________ as long as we are faithful. Failure to fully __________ God’s commands causes us to pay a price – if not now, then in the future.