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Joshua 1

1 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' assistant, 2 "Moses my servant is dead. Now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, into the land that I am giving to them, to the people of Israel. 3 Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given to you, just as I promised to Moses. 4 From the wilderness and this Lebanon as far as the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites to the Great Sea toward the going down of the sun shall be your territory. 5 No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you. 6 Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them. 7 Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go. 8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."

Talk Sheet Question

  1. What were the observations and responses of the spies about the lWho is speaking to Joshua in this passage, and what major transition has just happened in Israel’s history (see Deut. 31:1-8)?

  2. What commands and promises does God give to Joshua?

  3. Why do you think God begins by telling Joshua that Moses is dead, but that the mission is not over? (recall Num. 14:26-35)

  4. KQ What actions do you think we would see if Joshua is being strong and courageous?

  5. Where are you tempted to rely on your own strength instead of God’s presence?

  6. What situation in your life right now requires courage rather than fear? What is a next step toward encouragement?

(KQ is a Kid Question that could be used to invite children into discussion, but also works well for adults)

Prayer

Pray that you would trust in God’s presence and not be afraid.

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Scott Reavely