Lesson 75: Joshua 1:9
The Blueprint — The Verse
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.
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The Context — The History
JoshuaJoshua was the successor of Moses, a faithful leader of Israel, and the commander who led the Israelites into the Promised Land. Born into the Tribe of Ephraim, Joshua served as Moses' assistant, one of the twelve spies, and later became the leader appointed by God to guide Israel across the Jordan River and conquer Canaan. His life is remembered... More assumed command after Moses' death, at a moment when Israel's future hung on crossing into hostile territory. Eastern Jordan was secured, but the main campaign lay west among entrenched peoples.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
opens with God commissioning JoshuaJoshua was the successor of Moses, a faithful leader of Israel, and the commander who led the Israelites into the Promised Land. Born into the Tribe of Ephraim, Joshua served as Moses' assistant, one of the twelve spies, and later became the leader appointed by God to guide Israel across the Jordan River and conquer Canaan. His life is remembered... More to lead IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More into the land promised to the fathers. Three times courage is commanded, grounded each time in God's presence and the unbroken word of Scripture.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
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Then JoshuaJoshua was the successor of Moses, a faithful leader of Israel, and the commander who led the Israelites into the Promised Land. Born into the Tribe of Ephraim, Joshua served as Moses' assistant, one of the twelve spies, and later became the leader appointed by God to guide Israel across the Jordan River and conquer Canaan. His life is remembered... More commanded the officers of the people, saying,
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Discussion
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Why does God repeat 'be strong and courageous'?
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What mission has God placed before you?
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How does meditating on God's word fuel courage?
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