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Heros of the Bible “Joshua”

Heros of the Bible “Joshua”. A Lesson By Bishop Andy C. Lewter, D. Min. Introduction. This is the latest lesson in my Heros of the Bible Series Today’s looks at the man that succeeded Moses and led the Hebrews to the “Promised Land”, Joshua. Early Life of Joshua.

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Heros of the Bible “Joshua”

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  1. Heros of the Bible“Joshua” • A Lesson ByBishop Andy C. Lewter, D. Min.

  2. Introduction • This is the latest lesson in my Heros of the Bible Series • Today’s looks at the man that succeeded Moses and led the Hebrews to the “Promised Land”, Joshua

  3. Early Life of Joshua • Joshua is one of the few survivors that left Egypt with Moses and eventually returned to the Promised Land • He begins as a protege of Moses and emerges as the key character that brings the people to Canaan

  4. Background • Born: 1550 BCE, Egypt • Died: 1440 based upon him 110 years old (Joshua 23:1,2) • Introduced as one of 12 spies sent to spy out the land of Canaan • Arises as leader upon the death of Moses

  5. The Name of Joshua • Hebrew-Yehoshua • Formal Name- Hoshua Bar Nun • English- Jesus is the English form of the Greek version of the name • Literal Translation- God is our salvation

  6. Joshua and the Exodus • According to ?, Joshua accompanies Moses part of the way up Mt Sinai • Joshua is one of only two spies who bring back a positive report from spying Egypt • According to ? God chose him to succeed Moses

  7. Joshua As Judge • Joshua is not a prophet like Moses, a king like David or a patriarch like Abraham • Joshua is a “Judge” who were military leaders who were committed to keeping the people aligned with the laws of God

  8. Joshua in Canaan • The Jordan parts as did the Red Sea • Joshua defeats Jericho • Loses Ai initially • God causes the sun to stand still • God fights the battle for his people

  9. Joshua in the Islamic Tradition • While not mentioned specifically by name, the Quran does speak of the 2 spies that give Moses a positive report • Islamic literature also declares that “God did not stop the setting of the sun for any human, except Joshua”

  10. Summary • The life of Joshua illustrates that determination and tenacity can very well result in God granting enormous victories and fulfillment of promises

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