This document provides an overview of Joshua as he prepares to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land following Moses' death. It discusses Joshua's background and qualifications, including that he was from the tribe of Ephraim, Moses' assistant, a man of faith, and a great military commander. God commissions Joshua to succeed Moses and lead the Israelites, instructing him to be strong and courageous as he guides them in their physical and spiritual relocation into the new land.

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2. Today
‘Get ready to go’
Joshua 1
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3. What is faith?
It is the confident assurance that what we
hope for is going to happen. It is the
evidence of things we cannot yet see
Heb 11:1 NLT
A Journey of faith

4. "Believing in advance
in something that will
only seem logical
when seen in
reverse."
A Journey of faith
Philip Yancey

5. Name
Moses gave Hoshea son of Nun
the name Joshua
Num 13:16
What do we know about Joshua?

6. Tribal allegiance
… from the tribe of Ephraim,
Hoshea son of Nun
Num 13:8
What do we know about Joshua?

7. Described as Moses’ assistant
Then Moses set out with Joshua his
assistant, and Moses went up on the
mountain of God - Ex 24:13
… young assistant Joshua - Ex 33:11
What do we know about Joshua?

8. Man of faith in God
Joshua … and Caleb said‘ The land we passed
through and explored is exceedingly good.
If the Lord is pleased with us, he will lead us
into that land, a land flowing with milk and
honey, and will give it to us
Num 14:5-7
What do we know about Joshua?

9. Because they have not followed me
wholeheartedly, not one of those who were
20 yrs old or more when they came up out of
Egypt will see the land … except Caleb and
Joshua, for they followed the Lord
wholeheartedly
Num 32:10-12
What do we know about Joshua?

10. Great Military Commander
So Joshua overcame the Amalekite
army with the sword
Ex 17:13
What do we know about Joshua?

11. ‘Take Joshua son of Nun, a man in whom is the
spirit of leadership, and lay your hand on him …
commission him in their presence. Give him some
of your authority so that the whole Israelite
community will obey him ... At his command he
and the entire community of the Israelites will go
out, and at his command they will come in.’
Num 27:18-23
God prepares Joshua to succeed Moses

12. Now Joshua son of Nun was filled with
the spirit of wisdom because Moses
had laid his hands on him. So the
Israelites listened to him and did what
the Lord had commanded Moses
Deut 34:9
God prepares Joshua to succeed Moses

13. After the death of Moses … the LORD said to
Joshua … Moses' aide: "Moses my servant is
dead. Now then, you and all these people, get
ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I
am about to give to them - to the Israelites. I
will give you every place where you set your
foot, as I promised Moses.
Josh 1:1-3
God prepares Israelites for physical relocation

14. So Joshua ordered the officers of the people:
"Go through the camp and tell the people,
'Get your supplies ready. Three days from now
you will cross the Jordan here to go in and take
possession of the land the LORD your God is
giving you for your own.'“
Josh 1:10-11
God prepares Israelites for physical relocation

15. Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites … went
to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over.
After 3 days the officers went throughout the camp,
giving orders to the people: "When you see the ark of the
covenant of the LORD your God, and the priests, who are
Levites, carrying it, you are to move out from your
positions and follow it. Then you will know which way to
go, since you have never been this way before.
Josh 3:1-4a
God prepares Israelites for physical relocation

16. Be strong and courageous
I will never leave you nor forsake you.
Be strong and courageous
Be strong and very courageous
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid;
do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God
will be with you wherever you go
Josh 1:6, 7a, 9
God prepares Israelites for spiritual relocation

17. Obey God unswervingly
Be careful to obey all the law my servant
Moses gave you; do not turn from it to
the right or to the left, that you may be
successful wherever you go
Josh 1:7b
God prepares Israelites for spiritual relocation

18. Continually read & study God’s Word
Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips;
meditate on it day and night, so that you may
be careful to do everything written in it.
Then you will be prosperous and successful.
Josh 1:8-9
God prepares Israelites for spiritual relocation

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