JOSHUA

JOSHUA - Faithful Follower of God Life Lessons
OBEDIENCE, FAITH, AND DEPENDENCE ON GOD MADE Joshua

Joshua in the Bible began life in Egypt as a slave, under cruel one of Israel's strongest leaders. He provided a bold example for us
Egyptian taskmasters, but he rose to be the leader of Israel through to follow. Like us, Joshua was often besieged by other voices, but he
faithful obedience to God. chose to follow God, and he did it faithfully. Joshua took seriously
the Ten Commandments and ordered the people of Israel to live by
Moses gave Hosea son of Nun his new name: Joshua (Yeshua in them as well.
Hebrew), which means "the Lord is Salvation." This name selection
was the first indicator that Joshua was a "type," or picture, of Jesus Even though Joshua was not perfect, he proved that a life of
Christ, the Messiah. obedience to God bears great rewards. Sin always has
consequences. If we live according to God's Word, like Joshua, we
When Moses sent 12 spies to scout the land of Canaan, only Joshua will receive God's blessings.
and Caleb, son of Jephunneh, believed the Israelites could conquer
the land with God's help. Angry, God sent the Jews to wander in the Hometown
wilderness for 40 years until that unfaithful generation died. Of those
spies, only Joshua and Caleb survived.
Joshua was born in Egypt, probably in the area named Goshen, in
the northeast Nile delta. He was born a slave, like his fellow
Before the Jews entered Canaan, Moses died and Joshua became Hebrews.
his successor. Spies were sent into Jericho. Rahab, a prostitute,
sheltered them and then helped them escape. They swore to protect
References to Joshua in the Bible
Rahab and her family when their army invaded. To enter the land,
the Jews had to cross the flooded Jordan River. When the priests
and Levites carried the Ark of the Covenant into the river, the water Exodus 17, 24, 32, 33; Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges
stopped flowing. This miracle mirrored the one God had performed 1:1-2:23; 1 Samuel 6:14-18; 1 Chronicles 7:27; Nehemiah 8:17;
at the Red Sea. Acts 7:45; Hebrews 4:7-9.
Joshua followed God's strange instructions for the battle of Jericho. Occupation

For six days the army marched around the city. On the seventh day,
they marched seven times, shouted, and the walls fell down flat. The Egyptian slave, personal assistant of Moses, military commander,
Israelites swarmed in, killing every living thing except Rahab and her leader of Israel.
family.
Family Tree
Because Joshua was obedient, God performed another miracle at
the battle of Gibeon. He made the sun stand still in the sky for an
entire day so the Israelites could wipe out their enemies completely. Father - Nun
Tribe - Ephraim
Under Joshua's godly leadership, the Israelites conquered the land
of Canaan. Joshua assigned a portion to each of the 12 tribes.
Joshua died at the age of 110 and was buried at Timnath Serah in
the hill country of Ephraim. Key Verses
Accomplishments of Joshua in the Bible Joshua 1:7

"Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my
During the 40 years the Jewish people wandered in the wilderness, servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left,
Joshua served as a faithful aide to Moses. Of 12 spies sent to scout that you may be successful wherever you go." (NIV)
out Canaan, only Joshua and Caleb had confidence in God, and
only those two survived the desert ordeal to enter the Promised Joshua 4:14
Land. Against overwhelming odds, Joshua led the Israelite army in That day the Lord exalted Joshua in the sight of all Israel; and they
its conquest of the Promised Land. He apportioned the land to the revered him all the days of his life, just as they had revered
tribes and governed them for a time. Without a doubt, Joshua's Moses. (NIV)
greatest accomplishment in life was his unwavering loyalty and faith
in God. Joshua 10:13-14
The sun stopped in the middle of the sky and delayed going down
Some Bible scholars view Joshua as an Old about a full day. There has never been a day like it before or since, a
Testament representation, or foreshadowing, of Jesus Christ, the day when the Lord listened to a man. Surely the Lord was fighting
promised Messiah. What Moses (who represented the law) was for Israel! (NIV)
unable to do, Joshua (Yeshua) achieved when he successfully led
the people of God out of the desert to conquer their enemies and Joshua 24:23-24
enter the Promised Land. His accomplishments point to the finished "Now then," said Joshua, "throw away the foreign gods that are
work of Jesus Christ on the cross—the defeat of God's enemy, among you and yield your hearts to the Lord, the God of Israel." And
Satan, the setting free of all believers from captivity to sin, and the the people said to Joshua, "We will serve the Lord our God and
opening of the way into the "Promised Land" of eternity. obey him." (NIV)
Joshua's Strengths
While serving Moses, Joshua was also an attentive student, learning

much from the great leader. Joshua showed tremendous courage,
despite the huge responsibility assigned to him. He was a brilliant
military commander. Joshua prospered because he trusted God with
every aspect of his life.
Joshua's Weaknesses
Before battle, Joshua always consulted God. Unfortunately, he did

not do so when the people of Gibeon entered into a deceptive peace
treaty with Israel. God had forbidden Israel to make treaties with any
people in Canaan. If Joshua had sought God's guidance first, he
would not have made this mistake.

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JOSHUA - Faithful Follower of God Life Lessons

OBEDIENCE, FAITH, AND DEPENDENCE ON GOD MADE Joshua

Joshua followed God's strange instructions for the battle of Jericho. Occupation

Accomplishments of Joshua in the Bible Joshua 1:7

While serving Moses, Joshua was also an attentive student, learning

Before battle, Joshua always consulted God. Unfortunately, he did

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