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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... unto them as he did to Sihon and to Og, kings of the Amorites, and unto the land of them, whom he destroyed. And the LORD shall give them up before your face, that ye may do unto them according unto all the commandments which I have ...
... unto all Israel.” This was a verbalized communication from God through Moses. But in 31:9- 12 the importance of this message is revealed: And Moses wrote this law, and delivered it unto the priests the sons of Levi, which bare the ark ...
... unto Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face.” Here Moses' uniqueness is emphasized. So we can say at the same time, without being contradictory, no one is indispensable, but everyone is unique. People are dispensable, but this does not ...
... unto him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses” (Deut. 34:9). This was not a mechanical readiness. An act of the will was involved. If we do not stress this, we will be giving an inaccurate picture of Joshua's preparation. It is not that ...
... unto Moses, Write this for a memorial in a book” (Ex. 17:14). This book became the center of the life of the people of Israel from this point on. Over and over the Pentateuch tells how it came to be composed. In Numbers, for example, we ...
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 | |