Crossroads Church - Plymouth, IN
Joshua - Jesus in the Old Testament
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1. All of Scripture is inspired and is worthy of our attention.
2. Furthers our knowledge of God.
3. Joshua portrays the faithfulness of God and calls us to respond in faithfulness.
4. Jesus in the book of Joshua.
1. All of Scripture is inspired and is worthy of our attention.
2. Furthers our knowledge of God.
3. Joshua portrays the faithfulness of God and calls us to respond in faithfulness.
4. Jesus in the book of Joshua.
Jesus in all of Scripture
Luke 24:27 (ESV) - And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.
John 5:39 (ESV) - You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me,
Luke 24:27 (ESV) - And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.
John 5:39 (ESV) - You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me,
The Old Testament plays a significant part of understanding the New Testament.
1 Corinthians 10:11–13 (ESV) - Now these things happened to them as an example, but they were written down for our instruction, on whom the end of the ages has come. 12Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. 13No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
1 Corinthians 10:11–13 (ESV) - Now these things happened to them as an example, but they were written down for our instruction, on whom the end of the ages has come. 12Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. 13No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
The Man Joshua
Exodus 33:7-11 – assistant to Moses, present in the tent of meeting…he experienced much of what Moses experienced
Numbers 13:11 – And Moses called Hoshea the son of Nun Joshua
Joshua means “Yahweh is salvation”
One of the 12 spies in the book of Numbers (13-14)
God, through Moses, commissioned Joshua to be the one to lead Israel into the Promised Land (Deut. 31)
Exodus 33:7-11 – assistant to Moses, present in the tent of meeting…he experienced much of what Moses experienced
Numbers 13:11 – And Moses called Hoshea the son of Nun Joshua
Joshua means “Yahweh is salvation”
One of the 12 spies in the book of Numbers (13-14)
God, through Moses, commissioned Joshua to be the one to lead Israel into the Promised Land (Deut. 31)
God’s words to Joshua (Joshua 1:1-9)
Joshua 1:1 (ESV) - After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant,
The promise of power and presence was given to one man who is to lead the nation of God’s people.
Joshua 1:5 (ESV) - No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you.
Joshua 1:6 (ESV) - Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them.
Joshua 1:7 (ESV) - Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9 (ESV) - Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:1 (ESV) - After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant,
The promise of power and presence was given to one man who is to lead the nation of God’s people.
Joshua 1:5 (ESV) - No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you.
Joshua 1:6 (ESV) - Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them.
Joshua 1:7 (ESV) - Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9 (ESV) - Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua’s words to the people (Joshua 1:10-15)
The people’s words to Joshua (Joshua 1:16-18)
Joshua 1:16–18 (ESV) - And they answered Joshua, “All that you have commanded us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go. 17Just as we obeyed Moses in all things, so we will obey you. Only may the Lord your God be with you, as he was with Moses! 18Whoever rebels against your commandment and disobeys your words, whatever you command him, shall be put to death. Only be strong and courageous.”
Joshua 1:16–18 (ESV) - And they answered Joshua, “All that you have commanded us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go. 17Just as we obeyed Moses in all things, so we will obey you. Only may the Lord your God be with you, as he was with Moses! 18Whoever rebels against your commandment and disobeys your words, whatever you command him, shall be put to death. Only be strong and courageous.”
Discussion Questions
1. Of the reasons given for studying the book of Joshua, which intrigues you the most?
2. How important do you believe the Old Testament is? What reasoning can you give for your answer?
3. What do you learn about God in Joshua 1? Maybe even something new that you never thought of before.
4. Read Joshua 1:7-9.
a. What is Joshua called to do in these verses? Why is understanding the whole context important?
b. Describe your experience with verse 9 as a means of encouragement in life?
c. Why is it important to understand it as a specific message to Joshua? Does this change the encouragement to you at all?
5. What is one takeaway from Joshua 1 that will impact daily life?
1. Of the reasons given for studying the book of Joshua, which intrigues you the most?
2. How important do you believe the Old Testament is? What reasoning can you give for your answer?
3. What do you learn about God in Joshua 1? Maybe even something new that you never thought of before.
4. Read Joshua 1:7-9.
a. What is Joshua called to do in these verses? Why is understanding the whole context important?
b. Describe your experience with verse 9 as a means of encouragement in life?
c. Why is it important to understand it as a specific message to Joshua? Does this change the encouragement to you at all?
5. What is one takeaway from Joshua 1 that will impact daily life?