Category Archives: Thoughts on Joshua

Text: Joshua 6:1-21 Theme: Nothing is too difficult for God when His people obey  Key verses: “Now Jericho was tightly shut up because of the Israelites. No one went out and no one came in. Then the Lord said to Joshua, … Continue reading →

Text: Joshua 5:13-15 Theme: Favor from God comes through obedience Key verses: “Joshua…saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand. Joshua went up to him and asked, ‘Are you for us or for … Continue reading →

Text: Joshua 5:1-12 Theme: God gave Israel a new beginning in the promised land. Key verses: “…the Lord said to Joshua, ‘Make flint knives’ and circumcise the Israelites again.’” “…all the men who were of military age when they left … Continue reading →

Text: Joshua 4:10-24 Theme: God’s people will risk their lives for leaders they really trust. Key verses: “Now the priests who carried the ark remained standing in the middle of the Jordan until everything the Lord had commanded Joshua was done … Continue reading →

Text: Joshua 4:1-9 Theme: We should leave reminders of God’s power and mercy for our children to keep. Key verses: “When the whole nation had finished crossing the Jordan…Joshua called together the twelve men…and said to them, “…Each of you … Continue reading →

Text: Joshua 3 Theme: God exalts Joshua and assures His people at the Jordan Key verses: “Joshua told the people, ‘Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.’” (v. 5) “And the Lord said to Joshua, ‘Today I will … Continue reading →

Text: Joshua 2 Theme: God raises up believers, uses them for His mission and protects them through his promises. Key verses: “So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there.” (v. 1b) “The king … Continue reading →

Text: Joshua 1:16-18 Theme: Godly leaders need godly followers who know their leaders hear from God. Key verses: Then they answered Joshua, ‘Whatever you have commanded us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go. Just as we fully … Continue reading →

Text: Joshua 1:10-15 Theme: Joshua immediately responded in faith and obedience to God’s directives. Key verses: “So Joshua ordered the officers of the people: Go through the camp and tell the people, ‘Get your supplies ready. Three days from now … Continue reading →

Text: Joshua 1:6-9 Theme: God gave Joshua 5 directives necessary for him to prosper. Key verses: “Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land…” (v. 6) “Be careful to obey all the law…do not turn … Continue reading →