JOSHUA
Joshua was born in Egypt and he is considered the author of this book. Although there is debate on the time this book was written, if one accepts the late date of Moses, Joshua would be placed at about 1300 – 1190 B.C. His name means “The Lord Is Salvation” or “Salvation of the Lord.” Furthermore, he is spoken of as the minister of Moses – Exodus 24:13, serving Moses during the 40 years in the wilderness. He became the successor of Moses in leading the conquest of Canaan after Moses death. It was a change of command that he received the solemn charge of leading Israel to the Promised Land where Moses left off.
Although the Book of Joshua tells of Israel’s conquest of Canaan, almost half of the book (chapters 13-21) provides us with details of how the land would be divided between Israel’s twelve tribes. Clearly, it is a reminder of God’s …show more content…
When God commanded him to lead the people to the brink of the river, put the priests with the Ark of the Covenant in front, and have them cross first, Joshua obeyed God – 3:11-17. He had faith in God and he trusted Him for all things necessary to accomplish this task. When the priests’ feet touched the water, the river Jordan parted, and Israel crossed over on dry land. This according to the common conception, the crossing of Jordan represents death – Romans 7:23 and Canaan, heaven. Joshua’s obedience to God inspired the children of Israel to faithfulness in the service of God. As a result, Israel remained faithful to God during all the days of Joshua’s and all the days of those who knew him. Israel needed such a leader and an example as Joshua. We cannot underestimate the spiritual influence that one individual can have on a nation, in one’s home, one’s community, or one’s job as we take into account Joshua’s influence on the children of
Joshua was born in Egypt and he is considered the author of this book. Although there is debate on the time this book was written, if one accepts the late date of Moses, Joshua would be placed at about 1300 – 1190 B.C. His name means “The Lord Is Salvation” or “Salvation of the Lord.” Furthermore, he is spoken of as the minister of Moses – Exodus 24:13, serving Moses during the 40 years in the wilderness. He became the successor of Moses in leading the conquest of Canaan after Moses death. It was a change of command that he received the solemn charge of leading Israel to the Promised Land where Moses left off.
Although the Book of Joshua tells of Israel’s conquest of Canaan, almost half of the book (chapters 13-21) provides us with details of how the land would be divided between Israel’s twelve tribes. Clearly, it is a reminder of God’s …show more content…
When God commanded him to lead the people to the brink of the river, put the priests with the Ark of the Covenant in front, and have them cross first, Joshua obeyed God – 3:11-17. He had faith in God and he trusted Him for all things necessary to accomplish this task. When the priests’ feet touched the water, the river Jordan parted, and Israel crossed over on dry land. This according to the common conception, the crossing of Jordan represents death – Romans 7:23 and Canaan, heaven. Joshua’s obedience to God inspired the children of Israel to faithfulness in the service of God. As a result, Israel remained faithful to God during all the days of Joshua’s and all the days of those who knew him. Israel needed such a leader and an example as Joshua. We cannot underestimate the spiritual influence that one individual can have on a nation, in one’s home, one’s community, or one’s job as we take into account Joshua’s influence on the children of