Throughout their 40 years of wandering in the desert, the Israelites showed a lack of faith in God, which is why Moses was not allowed to enter the Promised Land. Before his death, Moses appointed Joshua as the new leader and blessed each of the 12 tribes. Joshua then led the people across the Jordan River and conquered the cities of Canaan through miraculous events like the falling of Jericho's walls. The land was divided among the tribes and Joshua reminded them to remain faithful to God before he died.

1. ENTERING
The
PROMISED LAND

2. • Throughout the 40 years of traveling the Israelites
showed a lack of faith in God
• Even Moses had moments when his faith was weak
• Because of this, Moses would not enter the
Promised Land

4. • Upon entering Moab, a land not far from Canaan,
Moses told the Israelites that he was near death
and reminded them of all God had done for them
• Moses appointed Joshua to lead the people into
Canaan, and gave a blessing to each of the 12 tribes

6. • Moses went up Mount Nebo, where God showed
him Canaan, the Promised Land
- “This is the land that I swore to Abraham, Isaac
and Jacob for their descendents…”
• Moses died on Mount Nebo; he was mourned by
the Israelites, and is still remembered as a great
prophet today
• Joshua became the leader of the Israelites. Moses
had laid his hands on Joshua, an ancient gesture
of blessing

7. • The name Joshua is the Hebrew name for Jesus
• This name means “God saves”

8. • Joshua led the people to the banks of the Jordan
river
• Priests carried the Ark of the Covenant across the
river
• There were people living in Canaan; they would
not easily give up the land that had been
promised to the Israelites

9. • The Israelites marched around the walled city of
Jericho for seven days.
• On the seventh day, Joshua commanded the
people to shout out; the walls collapsed and the
Israelites stormed the city
• Under Joshua’s command, all the cities of Canaan
were conquered

11. • A tent was set up in Shiloh to house the Ark of the
Covenant
• This became the place of worship, and was a
reminder of God’s presence among them
• Joshua divided the land among the Tribes of Israel

13. • Before he died, Joshua again reminded the
people of all that God had done for them
• The people vowed service to the Lord and
obedience to His voice