New Leader
Why did God's people need a new leader?
Moses died
True or False
Rahab had heard of ways God had taken care of the Israelites and believed He is the God in heaven and on earth.
True
Who sent spies to Jericho?
Joshua
Where were the Israelites going when they came to the Jordan River?
To the promised land, Canaan
How many stones were to be gathered to make a memorial?
12 stones
Who chose a new leader for the Israelites?
God
Where was Rahab's house in Jericho?
On the wall of the city
How many spies did Joshua send to Jericho?
2
What were the priests carrying as they led the people across the Jordan River?
The Ark of the Covenant
When did the water of the Jordan River stop flowing and heap up to leave dry ground?
As soon as the soles of the priests feet touched the water
Several times, God told Joshua to be _____________ and ___________________
Be strong and courageous
What did the spies use to escape from the window in Rahab's house?
Scarlet rope
Where did Rahab hide the spies?
On her roof in stalks of flax
How did God say the Israelites would be able to cross the Jordan River?
He would stop the waters and they would heap up so the people could cross on dry land
True or False....
About 40,000 men equipped for war, crossed the Jordan River.
True
Where was Joshua to lead the God's people?
Into the promised land
Who came to Rahab's house looking for the spies?
Some of the king's men
How many days did the spies hide in the hill country?
3 days
What happened when the soles of the priest's feet touched the Jordan River's water?
The water stopped flowing, and heaped up leaving dry ground for the people to cross over
How long did the priests stand in the middle of the Jordan River holding the Ark of the Covenant?
Until everything was completed that the Lord had commanded
True or False
Joshua thought he would be a much better leader than Moses.
False
Who did Rahab want to be safe from harm when the Israelites attacked Jericho?
Her family - mother, father, brothers, sisters and their families
True or False...
The spies told Joshua to forget about going into Jericho because it was too dangerous.
False
The Lord said to Joshua...
This day I will begin to exalt you in the sight of all _____________, that they may know that just as I have been with __________, I will be with ________.
Israel
Moses
you
The 12 stones were used to make a memorial. What were the people to tell their children when asked "What are these stones?"
It is a memorial of the time Israel crossed the Jordan on dry ground like He did to the Red Sea
That all the people of the earth may know that the hand of the Lord is mighty, so that you may fear the Lord your God forever.