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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... 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 I sware unto ...
... thee out of the way which the LORD thy God commanded thee to walk in. So shalt thou put the evil away from the midst of thee. (Deut. 12:32—13:5) This passage from Deuteronomy reveals the standard that God himself gave: Judge the prophet ...
... thee in the sight of all Israel, that they may know that, as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee. And thou shalt command the priests that bear the ark of the covenant, saying, When ye are come to the brink of the water of Jordan ...
... thee,” God had told Joshua (Josh. 3:7). Now he dramatically demonstrated that this was so. The accounts of the two miracles even share some words in common. Joshua 3:13 and 16 speak of the waters standing “upon an heap.” The song of ...
... , and the God of Jacob, hath appeared unto thee” (Ex. 4:5). The sign was to be a proof to the people that there was a continuity of supernatural leadership, back to the time of Abraham and before. At the end of his life, on the plain 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 | |