Joshua

When Moses sent 12 spies to explore the land of Canaan, 10 came back frightened of the giants. But Joshua and Caleb looked with eyes of faith.

The Report of Faith

They told the people: “The land, which we passed through to search it, is an exceeding good land. If the LORD delight in us, then he will bring us into this land, and give it us.”

After Moses died, young Joshua was called to lead the people across the Jordan River into the Promised Land.

The Promise of His Presence

God promised him: “as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”

When the people reached the Jordan River, the water was overflowing its banks. God told Joshua that the priests carrying the Ark should step in first.

The Waters Stop

As soon as the priests’ feet touched the water, the river stopped flowing! All the people crossed on dry ground. Joshua set up 12 large stones as a reminder.

The walls of Jericho were thick and high. But God’s strategy was not an ordinary battle.

The March of Faith

For 6 days they marched around the city once a day. On the 7th day they went around it 7 times, and when the priests blew the trumpets and the people shouted, the walls fell down!

In his old age, Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel at Shechem to say goodbye.

A Clear Choice

He reminded them of all the wonders God had done and called them to a firm decision: “choose you this day whom ye will serve… but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” The whole people answered: “God forbid that we should forsake the LORD.”