STUDIES IN THE BOOK OF JOSHUA
Text: Joshua 1
18 January 2010
STUDIES IN THE BOOK OF JOSHUA
1. Natural follow-through
2. Moses- Joshua
3. Joshua is simply described as “Moses’ assistant” Joshua 1:1
THE PRESENCE OF GOD
1. Personal Revelation
a) Commencement
“The LORD spoke to Joshua the son of Nun” Joshua 1:1
b) Content
i) Command to lead Israel to possess Canaan Joshua 1:2-4
ii) Contour of the land to be conquered Joshua 1:3-4
2. Promises of God
a) Presence of God
“No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life;
as I was with Moses, so I will be with you.
I will not leave you nor forsake you.” Joshua 1:5
b) Practical Advice
i) Concerning the work to be done
“Be strong and of good courage…
Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go. Joshua 1:6a, 7
ii) Concerning maintenance of spiritual disciplines
“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.” Joshua 1:8
c) Promise of God’s Presence reiterated
“Have I not command you? Be strong and of good courage: do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
PRACTICAL RESPONSE OF JOSHUA
1. Addressing Israel
“Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people…” Joshua 1:10a
2. Preparation to conquer the land of Canaan
a) People to be alerted Joshua 1:11a
b) Provisions to be made Joshua 1:11b
c) Possession of the land anticipated Joshua 1:11c
d) Special reminder to Reuben, Gad and half of Manasseh Joshua 1:12-15
e) Response of these 2 ½ tribes to Joshua Joshua 1:16-18
They will heed the leadership of Joshua.
PRAYER RESPONSE OF JOSHUA
1. More implied than stated
2. The Significance of the practical response of Joshua must be given due consideration:-
a) Strength
b) Courage
c) Obedience
d) Faithfulness
e) Trust