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JOSHUA AND CALEB. Joshua and Caleb. 2 of the 12 spies Numbers 13:1-16 Each was a leader Caleb was from Judah v.6 Joshua’ true name was Hoshea v.16 Joshua was from Ephraim v.8 Only they had faith to take the land 14:1-10 God’s opinion 14:20-24 (13:30). Caleb.
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Joshua and Caleb • 2 of the 12 spies Numbers 13:1-16 • Each was a leader • Caleb was from Judah v.6 • Joshua’ true name was Hosheav.16 • Joshua was from Ephraim v.8 • Only they had faith to take the land 14:1-10 • God’s opinion 14:20-24 (13:30)
Caleb • Was the leader from Judah • He spoke up against all the others 13:30 • The people wanted to kill him and Joshua 14:8 • A turning point in their history 32:6-15 v.12 • He got first choice Joshua 14:6-13 • God rewarded his determination, faith • He still had to take it Judges 1:12-20
Joshua • Was the leader of the armyExodus 17:9-14 • He was also Moses’ assistant Ex. 24:13 • Was on Mt. Sinai with Moses 32:17-18 • He never left Moses’ tent 33:11 • He was jealous for Moses Numbers 11:24-30 • Appointed Moses’ successor Num. 27:18-23 • A typeofChristDeuteronomy 3:21-28 • Filled with wisdom by the hands of Moses Deuteronomy 34:9
Joshua • Was a true leader Joshua 1:6-9 • Strong • Courageous (not afraid, not discouraged v.9) • Faithful to God’s word • Active (led by example) • He was successful • This enhanced his ability to lead the people
Joshua • Joshua demanded obedience 1:10-20 • Was organized 2:1; 10:42; 18:3-10 • Diligent 10:9 • He had great faith 6:1-19 • He gave glory to God 23:1-5 • He challenged the Israelites to make a commitment to God 24:1-28 • He was the most effective leader 24:31
Jesus • Greek form of Joshua • Jesus demands obedience Matthew 7:21-27 • Jesus calls you to make a commitment Luke 9:23 • He is a leader who has already done everything He is asking of you • Believe in God, be committed to obeying His will, confess your faith, be baptized