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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... become known and loved. There is a flow to history. The fall of Adam and Eve had a devastating effect of separating us from an immediate presence of God. Yet against all that, all Scripture is given to us to work on our minds and hearts ...
... become the rod of God, a representation of God's power. As the rod was raised, the Israelites prevailed; as it sank, the Amalekites prevailed (Ex. 17:11). This is not to be thought of as magic. God was teaching these people a serious ...
... becomes exceedingly important in the book of Joshua itself. ON. MOUNT SINAI The next time we see Joshua is in Exodus 24:13: “And Moses rose up, and his minister Joshua: and Moses went up into the mount of God.” Immediately before this ...
Francis A. Schaeffer. anything else is, for what we eat becomes our body. Yet constantly in the Scriptures God's people are brought together to eat in his presence. For instance, the Passover, which was established in Egypt and then at ...
... become full; so it was time to go into the land. The third piece was now to be put into place. The race, the nation, and the land were to be brought together. The Israelites had traveled from Egypt to Sinai in only two months. God kept ...
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 | |