Joshua 1

God’s wonders

Moses now dead

Who is this character?• Moses’ assistant – willing servant and pupil• Different• Fought against the Amalekites Ex 17• There at Sinai Ex 24• Tent of meeting• Sent out with others to check out the land Nu 13• Saw with eyes of faith Wholehearted Nu 32:12• Spirit of God in him Nu 27:18

God speaks to Joshua

You and all these people get ready .....land to be given

By the river

Joshua’s preparation v 1 - 9

God’s promiseGod’s wordGod’s presence

3 “I will give you every place where you set your foot as I promised Moses”

4 Extent of the territory – its boundaries

5 “No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you”.

Presence

God says.......

• 6 “Be strong and courageous”

• 7 “Be strong and very courageous”

• 9 “Be strong and courageous”

Proclaim/ Meditate/ Obey

This is blessing and true life

The people’s preparation

• Officers - Collect supplies• In 3 days time - instructions

12 – 15 Tribes East of the Jordan

• Tribes – rest• Help the others• Fighting men

The people’s support “Whatever you have commanded us we will

do, and wherever you send us we will go. Just as we fully obeyed Moses so we will obey you. Only may the Lord your God be with you as he was with Moses.....Only be strong and courageous!”

Leaders

• I have made you ready why are you not willing? What is it that you are hanging on to.....? My way is the way of the cross. Examine your lives my dear children. Work for fruit that will last. I am calling you...move on.....lay stuff down that you might truly know life!

Prayer