Who
Which character was the main guy in EXODUS?
Moses
Why couldn't Moses enter the Promised Land?
He had sinned and God told Him he wouldn't.
Where was Moses leading the people when Joshua took over for him?
To the Promised Land
Joshua's name in Hebrew is spelled Yeshua, similar to the Hebrew name Yesu. What do we call Yesu?
Jesus. Both Joshua and Jesus recuse their people. Both have a "Promised Land" (Heaven). Both were sent to display God's justice against wickedness.
Where do we see sin and broken relationships in this story?
Rahab's prostitution
The wickedness of the people groups Joshua was sent to destroy (all Canaanites)
Who was Moses' successor (the guy to follow him and take his leadership).
Joshua
What happened at Jericho with the walls?
Joshua told the troops to circle the city 7 times and then the walls would fall so they could capture the city.
What's the name of the city where the walls fell down?
Jericho
By entering the Promised Land, what three things did God provide the Israelites with? (Hint: remember His covenant with Abraham...)
Land, Family, Food -- God blessed the Israelites for several years of wandering even though they weren't perfect. If we know Jesus, we have the hope of Heaven, even if we aren't perfect on earth.
What covenant promise does God keep to Abraham in this story?
Many descendants (Israel was HUGE by now)
Land, family, food
Who was Joshua leading into the Promised Land?
The Israelites
Why is Joshua known as a great warrior?
Joshua lead the Israelites to conquer wicked people that God wanted to punish.
Why is Rahab significant?
She's one of the first non-Jewish people to be brought into the Israelites by simply professing faith. She is part of Jesus' heritage. Her faith redeemed her life of prostitution.
Where do we see brokenness between God and His people?
When the Israelites disobey, they are jeopardizing their future blessings.
Who were the enemies of the Israelites in the Promised Land?
Canaanites
What does Joshua do at the end of the book of Joshua?
He re-reads the story of Exodus and the Law (Leviticus) to the Israelites to remind them of God's expectations and blessings if they obey.
What consequences does God give for sin specifically for Moses and then later for the Israelites?
Moses: He will only see the land from far away, not enter it.
Israelites: More sin = less blessing
Whose house did the Israelite spies stay at?
Rahab the Prostitute
In Joshua chapter 2, what happens to Rahab?
She chooses to worship the God of Israel and becomes an important person in Jesus' heritage.
What other echos can you find?
(Up to you!)