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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... turning away from the living God always leads to moral breakdown. It has in our day. The last few generations have turned away from the living God, and now we are surrounded by a moral breakdown, including an all-prevailing sexual orgy ...
... turned again into the camp: but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the tabernacle” (33:9, 11). Moses was unique. The Lord spoke with him face to face as one speaks to his friend; and in the midst of ...
... turned Moses' rod into a snake, it was a sign to Pharaoh. It was also a sign to the people of God that God would accomplish a purpose among them. What was this purpose? “That they [the children of Israel] may believe that the LORD God ...
... turning to Joshua, he exclaimed, “The same God who has been with me will go before you, Joshua. Don't be afraid!” Joshua had seen the leading of the Lord in the cloud and the fire. He had been in the tabernacle when God had spoken to ...
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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 | |