Joshua
God's People Conquer The Promised Land
Old Testament · History
Summary
Israel completed 40 years of wandering due to unbelief and disobedience. They've been camped on the plains of Moab, preparing to enter Canaan. Moses has died and God appointed Joshua to lead them. As the first historical book, Joshua introduces the theme which continues through all of them. Historically, Joshua reveals the events God uses to bring Israel into the land, conquer the pagan Canaanites, and distribute the land. Doctrinally, Joshua reveals God's character: His holiness, love, faithfulness, power and sovereignty. Joshua reveals the character of God's covenant people.
Outline
Invasion Of The Land
Chapters 1-5| Preparing for battle | 1-2 |
| Crossing the Jordan | 3:1-5:1 |
| Circumcising God's people | 5:2-12 |
| Meeting God's commander | 5:13-15 |
Domination Of The Land
Chapters 6-12| Conquest of central Canaan | 6-8 | Defeat of Jericho - 6 Sin of Achan - 7 Destruction of Ai - 8:1-29 Reminder of the covenant - 8:30-35 |
| Conquest of southern Canaan | 9-10 | Deception by Gibeon - 9 Defeat of southern confederacy - 10 |
| Conquest of northern Canaan | 11:1-15 | |
| Summary of conquest | 11:16-12:24 |
Distribution Of The Land
Chapters 13-24| Command to divide land | 13:1-7 |
| Division of eastern territory | 13:8-33 |
| Division of western territory | 14-19 |
| Cities of refuge established | 20 |
| Cities for Levites designated | 21:1-42 |
| Fulfillment of covenant land promise summarized | 21:43-45 |
| Covenant renewal | 22-24 |
Resources
Audio Lessons
Part 1: joshua