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Renewing the Covenant The Book of Joshua Ray of Hope Christian Church February 7, 2012. Joshua 1:1-18. An Ephramite, the son of Nun I Chronicles 7:22 Born in Egyptian bondage. Joshua, initially named Hoshea, which means “salvation”.
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Renewing the CovenantThe Book of JoshuaRay of Hope Christian ChurchFebruary 7, 2012
An Ephramite, the son of Nun I Chronicles 7:22 Born in Egyptian bondage Joshua, initially named Hoshea,which means “salvation”
Two months after the Exodus, he was appointed Moses’ commander and successfully repulsed an Amalekite attack. Exodus 17:19
Moses changed his name to Joshua, which means “Jehovah is salvation” Numbers 13:8
Joshua attended Moses on Sinai (Exodus 24:13) and guarded both his tent (33:11) and position. Numbers 11:28
He was one of the 12 spies, representing his tribe in spying out Canaan.He opposed the majority report, insisting that Israel, if faithful to God, could conquer Canaan, for which he was almost stoned. (Numbers 14:7-14)
Subsequently; however, because he wholeheartedly followed the Lord, he not only escaped destruction, but also received assurance along with Caleb that he would enter the Promise Land
As Moses was about to exit the scene, God designated Joshua as Moses’ successor Numbers: 27:18
The Central Message in JoshuaThe Victory of Faith1:5, 9; 3:17
We must walk by faith and not by sight!II Corinthians 5:7 KJV
“This is the victory that overcomes the world even our faith”I John 5:4
The structure of the Book Entering the Land – 1-5 Conquering the Land – 6-12 Occupying the Land – 13 Renewal of the Covenant andJoshua’s Farewell 23-24
The first promise is that of a “secured possession” Joshua 1:2-3
The second promise God madeis that of unending protection:No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. Joshua 1:5
Eternal Presence As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Joshua 1:5b
Secured Possession, Unending Protection, and Eternal Presence are the promises that God himself makes to insure our success
God gives us the plan but we have to work the plan. • God promises us secured possessions but we have to go after it. • God promises unending protection, but we have to be courageous.
He told Joshua to be strong and very courageous!
Nisan,which is March/April,approaching the time of barley harvest
Gigal is the site of Israel’scircumcision and the Passover when the supernaturalprovision of manna stopped.
Circumcision was the seal of the Covenant between God and IsraelGenesis 15
Circumcise your hearts and do not be stiff necked anymore.Deuteronomy 10:16
Joshua 6:18the irrevocable devoting of people and possessions to the Lord, usually through destruction
So Joshua took the entire land just as the Lord had directed Moses, and he gave it as an inheritance to Israel according to their tribal divisions.Joshua 11:23
Joshua’s Farewell23 -24 Joshua 23:14Joshua 24:14-16Joshua died at 110