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Joshua 11:1-23 ESV
In this passage of God’s Word, we see that Israel is yet again going to have to face multiple armies at one time. Thankfully though, at the end of this chapter they have rest from war. Still, it is intriguing to see Joshua’s resilience to these battels that come one after another. By taking a look at this part of God’s Word, we can learn from Joshua’s strength, and see how we too can face life’s challenges that seem to come over and over again.
1. Don’t be taken aback by life’s challenges
Josh. 11:1-5, Eph. 6:10-12, Matt. 24:6-8, Luke 21:11, 2 Tim. 3:1-5
2. Remember what God has done
Josh. 11:6, Deut. 6:12, 8:2, Is. 46:9, Ps. 77:11, 143:5
3. Have a long-term mindset
Josh. 11:16:20, James 1:2-4 and 12, Gal. 6:9, Rom. 5:3-5 and 12:12, Heb. 12:1, 2 Thess. 3:13
4. Trust in God to provide you with rest
Josh. 11:21-23, Rev. 21:4, Matt. 11:28-30
Reflection Questions
1. In chapters 1-10 in book of Joshua, the Israelites face 3 major battles (Jericho, Ai, and the Southern Kingdoms), each with its own unique challenges. At the beginning of chapter 11, we see yet again another major battle that will have to be fought. This is the longest battle in the book of Joshua (see 11:18). Even so, instead of becoming discouraged, frustrated, and disengaged in his leadership, Joshua seems to have a remarkable amount of passion, strategy, and resilience in his leadership. This is especially noteworthy because of Joshua’s age (probably somewhere in his 70’s). What do you think made it possible for Joshua to have this amount of desire to fulfill God’s calling so well?
2. Read Psalm 1 and John 15:1-11. Joshua surely must have abided in the Lord to have the amount of resilience that he had. How well do you do that in your life?
3. Keeping in mind your answer from question #2, how can you abide in Christ better?
4. Read Joshua 11:23. At the end of the conquest of the promised land, God gave Israel rest from war. If you abide in Christ, how might He offer you His rest?
5. What is your biggest take away about how this passage affects your life? What do you need to work on? Who can you share this with and ask you to keep you accountable to accomplishing this?