week of 3/8

Unit 07  Session 2

GOD CONQUERS HIS ENEMIES

JOSHUA 6:1-5, 15-21

 

Key Concept:

God is sovereign over His enemies and their destruction.

Joshua and the Israelites miraculously crossed the Jordan River, an echo of the Red Sea crossing of the previous generation. Then the new generation celebrated their first Passover in the promised land (Joshua 5:1-12). After the Passover, the commander of the Lord's army met Joshua, who was told to take off his sandals (v. 15), similar to Moses' experience with God at the burning bush. The Lord promised to fight for Israel as they began their conquest of the promised land, starting with the fortified city of Jericho.

As you examine Joshua 6:1-5, 15-21:

✞   Recognize that Jericho's defenses could not thwart God's judgment.

     

✞   Rejoice that, like Rahab, those who trust in God's mercy will be saved.

week of 3/2

 Unit 07  Session 1

GOD LEADS HIS PEOPLE

JOSHUA 3:1-14

 

Key Concept:

God is with His people as He leads them.

As the book of Joshua opens after the death of Moses, God encouraged the newly appointed leader for His people. Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt, but Joshua would lead them into the promised land. A miraculous parting of waters bookends the journey of both leaders. Beyond the Red Sea, the Israelites faced a wilderness where God's stubborn people would learn to depend on Him and Him alone. Beyond the Jordan was civilization where God's chosen people would learn that not one of God's good promises would fail (Joshua 21:45).

As you examine Joshua 3:1-14:

✞   Note that God displayed His power to the new generation by parting the Jordan River.

     

✞   Remember that God promises to be with His people, and He never fails to keep His

    promises.