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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... hands upon him, and gave him a charge, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses. (Num. 27:18-23) After all the years of preparation, Joshua was now marked in the presence of God's people as the man of God's choice. Thus he would have ...
... using personality in leadership. JOSHUA. IS READY Now after all these years of preparation, Joshua was ready to enter the land: “And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him:
Francis A. Schaeffer. of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses” (Deut. 34:9). This was not a mechanical readiness. An act of the will was ...
... hands but from God. No one is indispensable; yet each person is important and unique. Usually there is preparation before leadership. God taught Joshua all these things as Joshua followed Moses in the wilderness. Then, with these ...
... thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest. This book of the law shall not depart.
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 | |