1. History Books Sacred History Secular History

2. The Book of Joshua of conquest Story of God’s people “trusting and obeying” or not Whenever Israel trusts and obeys, she triumphs even against great odds/obstacles: – Jordan River Chapters 3+4 – Walls of Jericho Chapter 6

3. Some viewed God’s path/means as arbitrary (walk around the city of Jericho 7x blowing trumpets) BUT it wasn’t arbitrary or irrational – God’s knowledge is greater than human understanding The Book of Joshua focuses on the histroy of Joshua and is similar to Moses – Joshua is the new Moses

4. Joshua is a ‘type’ of Jesus He has the same name (Joshua, Yeshua, Jesus) He is the new Moses He is the commander of God’s people He is the conqueror of God’s enemies He leads the people through the waters of the River Jordan ( to be associated with Baptism)

5. He brings the people into the Promised Land He brings the Twelve Tribes into the World ( the twelve Apostles of Christ will bring the Gospel into the world) Important Passages – 5:13-15 Commander of the Lord’s army – 24:15 Choose this day whom you will serve…