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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... understanding at this moment. Postmodernism, intimidation on an open market for religion, ignorance of a wider world, and hasty conclusions contribute to a lust for attractive events and a disdain for reflection from a wider perspective ...
... understand of the wholeness of God's Word and work. This continuity gives weight to the understanding that God's ... understand this, we really understand the flow of history.” 1 JOSHUA'S PREPARATION JOSHUA IS AN IMPORTANT book for many.
... understanding the unity the Pentateuch has with all that follows it, including the New Testament. The story of the man Joshua begins not in the book of Joshua but in the book of Exodus. After the Israelites had crossed the Red Sea in ...
... understand that what they are really fighting against is at least the concept of the Judeo-Christian religion and the culture based upon it. So Joshua is introduced to us as a general in the midst of a warfare that impressed upon him ...
... understand that God was close at 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 ...
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 | |