A book of conquest, Joshua details the Israelites’ invasion and eventual occupation of the Promised Land through faith and action.
INTRODUCTION TO
Joshua
Outline:
- Israel’s preparation for the conquest of Canaan. (1:1-5:15)
- The conquest of Canaan. (6:1-12:24)
- The allotments of the land of Canaan by the tribe. (13:1-21:45)
- Joshua’s farewell and death. (22:1-24:33)
Author: Joshua. However, some “elders that outlived Joshua” (24:31) probably added portions to the book after his death.
Date Written: Between 1410 and 1350 B.C.
Time Span: Fifteen to twenty-six years.
Title: From the book’s main figure, Joshua.
Background: Joshua is almost stoned to death by his own people (Num. 14:6-10) nearly 40 years before the book of Joshua begins because out of 12 spies to Canaan, only he and Caleb determine to obey God’s directions to conquer the land. Because of their unbelief to accept God’s covenant, the children of Israel spent 40 years in the wilderness. But now Joshua, Moses’ successor, is preparing to lead the Israelites from the wilderness in their conquest of the promised land.
Where written: East of the Jordan River (the wilderness) before the conquest, and west of the Jordan River (Canaan) thereafter.
To Whom: To the Israelites.
Content: The book of Joshua is primarily the history of Joshua’s leadership of Israel. Under divine guidance, Joshua engages in three strategic military operations using brilliant divide–and–conquer tactics, ensuring victory over the enemy armies in Canaan. God’s miraculous interventions, including the crossing of the Jordan River and the conquest of Jericho, prove to Israel that God is aiding their efforts. The division of the promised land among the tribes of Israel and their subsequent settlement in the new land occurred. Finally, Joshua urges the people before his death to renew their covenant and devote themselves to serving and loving God wholeheartedly.
Key Words: “Choose”; “Serve.”
Joshua emphasizes that we must do both, by his admonition to “choose you this day whom ye will serve… but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord” (24:15).
Themes: • Our greatest asset is not our physical ability or cleverness; it is our faith in God’s ability to overcome in our behalf. • Victory comes through faith in God and obedience to His Word. • Sin must be dealt with at once because it brings severe consequences. • God is always true to His promises. • All things are possible if we have faith in Him who made all things. • It is our responsibility to be obedient and faithful to the covenant of God. • God punishes sinful nations as well as sinful individuals.
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Who this course is for
- Anyone interested in learning about business (only practical concepts that you can use and no boring theory + we won’t cover business topics that are common sense).
