Bible Survey - #19 - Joshua

Onward

Joshua was chosen by God as the successor to Moses. The book that bears his name begins with the transition from one leader to the next. Moses encourages the man who has been at his side all these years to be strong and courageous in the Lord's service.

The Lord will brings His people across the Jordan and into Jericho, saving Rahab the prostitute, who is listed in the genealogy of Jesus Christ and in Hebrews 11 as a hero of the faith. She and her family are delivered from the destruction that God brings upon the city of man.

The conquest of The Promised Land is the Lord's display that He is the God of heaven and earth. He chooses for Himself a people and gives them a land that others seem to possess. He does this according to His own will. No one has the right or the ability to stop Him. He will demonstrate this conclusively when Christ returns.

The Promised Land is a picture of the new heavens and the new earth. Our Joshua, Jesus Christ, is leading us into that final land. Even now, eternity is reserved for us where Christ is, in the present heavens. We are part of the army of love that is taking heaven by storm. The church needs to have the resolve of Joshua in this battle: “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”

Our Leader is a mighty Man of war,

Commander of the Army of the Lord.

He brings us to The Promised Land Above.

Be strong and full of courage! Serve the Lord!