The new generation of Israelites knew better than to rebel against God as their parents had done. The Promised Land was just that--and they were ready to claim God's promise. The entire book of Joshua describes the entering, conquering, and occupying of the land of Canaan.
This book is named after its main character. Joshua had been born as a slave in Egypt and later became Moses' "right hand man." As one of the twelve spies who had checked out Canaan, Joshua distinguished himself as a man of faith and courage (he and Caleb were the only spies who trusted God - Numbers 13:30--14:10. God chose Joshua to lead the Israelites after Moses' death - Numbers 27:18-22.
Although there are no specific prophecies of Jesus in the Book of Joshua, Joshua himself is a type of the coming Savior. His name, which means "Yahweh is salvation," is the Hebrew equivalent of "Jesus" (a Greek name). In his role of leading the people triumphantly into Canaan, Joshua foreshadows the One who will bring "many sons to glory" - Hebrews 2:10. When Joshua encounters the "Commander of the army of the Lord" outside the walls of Jericho - Joshua 5:13-15, he is actually in the presence of Jesus.
The blood-colored cord that Rahab hung from her window to guarantee deliverance from the advancing troops - Joshua 2:17-21 is a sure sign of the salvation from the future judgment that Jesus' blood provides. In addition, Rahab was an ancestor of Jesus - Matthew 1:5.
Most biblical scholars agree that Joshua wrote this book, except for the ending, which may have been written by the high priest Phinehas, an eye-witness of the events recorded there.
Jesus, the One who leads us to victory. Jesus, the One whose blood saves us from certain destruction. Jesus, the One who will bring us to glory.
God Bless,
Dan
This book is named after its main character. Joshua had been born as a slave in Egypt and later became Moses' "right hand man." As one of the twelve spies who had checked out Canaan, Joshua distinguished himself as a man of faith and courage (he and Caleb were the only spies who trusted God - Numbers 13:30--14:10. God chose Joshua to lead the Israelites after Moses' death - Numbers 27:18-22.
Although there are no specific prophecies of Jesus in the Book of Joshua, Joshua himself is a type of the coming Savior. His name, which means "Yahweh is salvation," is the Hebrew equivalent of "Jesus" (a Greek name). In his role of leading the people triumphantly into Canaan, Joshua foreshadows the One who will bring "many sons to glory" - Hebrews 2:10. When Joshua encounters the "Commander of the army of the Lord" outside the walls of Jericho - Joshua 5:13-15, he is actually in the presence of Jesus.
The blood-colored cord that Rahab hung from her window to guarantee deliverance from the advancing troops - Joshua 2:17-21 is a sure sign of the salvation from the future judgment that Jesus' blood provides. In addition, Rahab was an ancestor of Jesus - Matthew 1:5.
Most biblical scholars agree that Joshua wrote this book, except for the ending, which may have been written by the high priest Phinehas, an eye-witness of the events recorded there.
Jesus, the One who leads us to victory. Jesus, the One whose blood saves us from certain destruction. Jesus, the One who will bring us to glory.
God Bless,
Dan
