Israel's History
After being freed from slavery, this was the nation where the Israelites had been living.
What is Egypt?
Traditionally, this person is identified as the writer of the book of Joshua.
Who is Joshua?
Joshua 1 repeatedly emphasizes this command concerning Joshua’s attitude and actions.
What is "be strong and courageous"?
The “Book of the Law” refers to this.
What is the Law of Moses / the Torah, especially the first five books of the Bible?
In Philippians 4, Paul says he can endure all circumstances through this person.
Who is Christ?
This man was the first person in Israel’s history to receive God’s promise concerning the land of Canaan.
Who is Abraham?
Before becoming Israel’s leader, Joshua served as Moses’ assistant and was preparing to do what?
What is be Moses' successor?
According to Joshua 1, this was Joshua’s primary source of guidance for leading Israel successfully.
What is the Book of the Law / Law of Moses?
The book of Joshua was originally written primarily for this group of people.
Who are the Israelites / the people of Israel?
Philippians 4:13 gives Paul’s famous statement about his ability to face all circumstances.
What is “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”?
Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh received land where because they had large numbers of livestock and this land was well-suited for them.
What is land east of the Jordan?
Joshua had previously served alongside Moses as his assistant and was one of the twelve men sent to do this.
What is spy out the land of Cannan?
Joshua 1 contains repeated encouragement for Joshua to be strong and courageous. This repetition suggests that Joshua may have been experiencing these emotions as he prepared to lead Israel.
What are fear, uncertainty, anxiety, or apprehension?
This biblical word carries the idea of making something firm, strengthening it, or holding firmly to it.
What is "strong"?
Paul says he learned how to live with both plenty and hunger, abundance and need. This quality allowed him to remain satisfied regardless of his circumstances.
What is contentment?
The Israelites spent forty years in the wilderness because the generation that refused to trust God and enter Canaan was not permitted to enter the Promised Land.
What is Israel’s unbelief and disobedience?
This event prevented Moses from entering the Promised Land.
What is Moses’ disobedience when he struck the rock instead of obeying God’s command?
Joshua 1:9 commands Joshua not to be afraid or discouraged because of this truth about God.
What is “the LORD your God is with you wherever you go”?
This biblical word means to be alert, firm, determined, hardened, or fixed in one’s thinking.
What is "courageous"?
According to Philippians 4, Paul’s contentment did not come from having comfortable circumstances. It came from this source.
What is Christ / Christ’s strength?
Name the five major events or periods in Israel’s history that prepared the way for the events recorded in Joshua.
What is God called Abraham, God promised Abraham the land of Canaan, Israelites enslaved in Egypt, Israelites freed from Egypt, Israelites wander in the wilderness for 40 years?
Give evidence from Scripture showing that Joshua had been prepared to take Moses’ place as Israel’s leader.
Examples include Joshua’s service as Moses’ assistant, his role as a military leader, his faithfulness as one of the two faithful spies, and God’s earlier designation of him as Moses’ successor.
Choose one important verse from Joshua that helps explain Joshua’s leadership, give its reference, and explain why it is significant.
Answers will vary. Students should provide a valid Joshua reference and a Scripture-supported explanation.
According to the class definition, truth is not something that changes depending on who believes it. Therefore, can the Bible be true for one person but not true for another?
No. If something is objectively true, its truth does not depend on personal opinion or belief.
Where should a Christian look for true strength? Give at least one Scripture reference to support your answer.
A Christian should look to God/Christ for strength. Examples include Philippians 4:13, Joshua 1:9, Isaiah 40:31, or other appropriate Scripture.