Joshua and the Flow of Biblical HistoryThe book of Joshua brings to life real history during the crucial period of transition for the Israelites as they follow God's direction and settle in the promised land. Israel needed discipline in light of their newfound freedom. They faced the responsibility of living as a covenant people while adapting to change. Joshua describes the historic shift from the revelation of God's promises to their realization. God's care of his people becomes obvious, and their struggle with disobedience, selfishness, and fear is very human. Francis Schaeffer's thoughts on the book of Joshua show readers the historic, spiritual, and intellectual nourishment available for the Christian life through the examples of Joshua and his fellow Israelites. In the book of Joshua, Schaeffer finds that God reveals his sorrow over human sin, as well as his gracious love for his people. This is as true for us as it was for those in Joshua's time. This study of the settling of Israel will inspire readers to see the hand of God present in all of history, including today. |
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... hand over a rough board and getting splinters. For it opposes what we are made to be and what the universe really is. God has revealed his character, and, if God's people obey his character, the conditional blessings stand. Once we ...
... hand of Amalek is against the throne of the LORD [or, Because there is a hand against the throne of Jehovah], therefore hath the LORD sworn, the LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.” In other words, the war of ...
... hand: also they saw God, and did eat and drink” (Ex. 24:9-11). The leaders went partway up the mount, and they ate. Then Joshua apparently went up still farther with Moses. In this event were two strong emphases: the first upon the ...
... hand, that he is the God who exists and who is “here.” In Exodus 24:17 we read, “And the sight of the glory of the LORD was like devouring fire on the top of the mount in the eyes of the children of Israel.” All the children of Israel ...
... hands, and brake them beneath [at the foot of] the mount” (32:19). Let us visualize Moses' response. He came down from the mountain and into the foothills—the slope at the bottom. He and Joshua saw the golden calf, and Moses immediately ...
Contents
THE CONTINUITY OF THE COVENANT | |
RAHAB | |
TWO KINDS OF MEMORIALS | |
JERICHO ACHAN AND | |
MOUNT EBAL AND MOUNT GERIZIM | |
THE GIBEONITES | |
CALEBS FAITHFULNESS | |
EAST AND WEST OF JORDAN | |
THE CITIES OF REFUGE | |
CHOOSE | |