Renewing the Covenant

The Book of Joshua

Ray of Hope Christian ChurchFebruary 7, 2012

Joshua 1:1-18

Joshua, initially named Hoshea,which means “salvation”

An Ephramite, the son of Nun I Chronicles 7:22

Born in Egyptian bondage

Two months after the Exodus, he was appointed Moses’ commander and successfully repulsed an Amalekite attack.

Exodus 17:19

Moses changed his name to Joshua, which means “Jehovah is salvation”

Numbers 13:8

Joshua attended Moses on Sinai (Exodus 24:13) and guarded both his tent (33:11) and position.

Numbers 11:28

He was one of the 12 spies, representing his tribe in spying out Canaan.

He opposed the majority report, insisting that Israel, if faithful to God, could conquer Canaan, for which he was almost stoned. (Numbers 14:7-14)

Subsequently; however, because he wholeheartedly

followed the Lord, he not only escaped destruction, but also received assurance along with Caleb that he would enter the

Promise Land

As Moses was about to exit the scene, God

designated Joshua as Moses’ successor

Numbers: 27:18

The Central Message in Joshua

The Victory of Faith

1:5, 9; 3:17

Ephesians 1:3

We must walk by faith and not by sight!

II Corinthians 5:7 KJV

“This is the victory that overcomes the world

even our faith”

I John 5:4

The structure of the Book• Entering the Land – 1-5• Conquering the Land – 6-12• Occupying the Land – 13• Renewal of the Covenant and

Joshua’s Farewell 23-24

Joshua’s Commissioning

Chapter 1

The first promise is that of a “secured possession” Joshua 1:2-3

The second promise God madeis that of unending protection:

No one will be able to stand up against you all the days

of your life. Joshua 1:5

Isaiah 54:17

Romans 8:31-32

Eternal Presence

As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Joshua 1:5b

Secured Possession, Unending Protection, and Eternal Presence are the

promises that God himself makes to insure our

success

• God gives us the plan but we have to work the plan.

• God promises us secured possessions but we have to go after it.

• God promises unending protection, but we have to be courageous.

He told Joshua to be strong and very

courageous!

Jericho “the city of Palms” Spied

Chapter 2

Joshua 2:8-12

Crossing the Jordan

Chapter 3

Nisan,which is March/April,

approaching the time of barley harvest

Marking the Place with a Memorial

Chapter 4

Gigal is the site of Israel’scircumcision and the

Passover when the supernatural

provision of manna stopped.

Circumcision was the seal

of the Covenant between

God and Israel

Genesis 15

Circumcise your hearts and do not be stiff necked

anymore.

Deuteronomy 10:16

Colossians 2:11-13

The Land Conquered 6-12

Jericho taken5:13-6:27

The City of Jericho was taken by spiritual

means

6:1-2

Joshua 6:18the irrevocable devoting of people and possessions to the Lord, usually through

destruction

So Joshua took the entire land just as the Lord had directed Moses, and he gave it as an

inheritance to Israel according to their tribal divisions.

Joshua 11:23

Occupying the Land

13-22

Joshua 21: 43-45

Joshua’s Farewell23 -24

Joshua 23:14Joshua 24:14-16

Joshua died at 110