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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... stand with God. He had to resist his own people when they were wrong, even if it led to physical danger. In this case it did: “But all the congregation bade stone them with stones” (Num. 14:10). “Kill these two! Get them out of the way ...
... standing ready to be fulfilled. Suddenly came the rebellion of the people, and God stretched out a year and two months into forty years. For thirty-eight years after this, the Israelites wandered in the wilderness until everybody over ...
... stand before Eleazar the priest, who shall ask counsel for him after the judgment of Urim before the LORD: at his word shall they go out, and at his word they shall come in, both he, and all the children of Israel with him, even all the ...
... stand and trust God—even against his own people, even if in the minority, even in the midst of physical danger. Even in his judgment, God keeps his promises and distinguishes among people. He does not treat people like a series of ...
... stand before thee all the days of thy life: As I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which ...
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 | |