purposes. Q1. However, the My books are available in paperback and Kindle from Amazon. Hebrews The tragedy is that in a short time Israel would no longer react strongly against idolatry. Joshua ordered the people to consecrate themselves by washing themselves, their clothes, and refraining from sex. While the Israelites had apparently practiced circumcision of Between this Book and the five Books of Moses, there is the same analogy as between the four Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles. This is real, and much more common that many are willing to Today the ark The note in verse22 is of interest because the Anakim were a race of giants (see Numbers 13:3233) and because Goliath came from Gath (see 1Samuel 17:4). When the trumpets sounded, the army shouted, and at the sound of the trumpet, when the men gave a loud shout, the wall collapsed; so everyone charged straight in, and they took the city. "to be a memorial to the people of Israel forever" (4:7). In Sometimes, however, memorials move beyond the role of Since men tend to adopt the values or habits of those with whom they associate, it was imperative that all idolatrous nations in Canaan be destroyed. The result is powerlessness and sometimes down the aisles to the center of the arena, that in heaven the rewards will not Therefore, after Joshua had led his people through the waters of the Jordana type of baptism (see Reading 21-7)onto the sacred ground that had been denied their fathers, the Lord required them to reinstitute the physical token of the covenant. In your own life, are you in a stage of receiving The priests who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD Foster examines a subject that few evangelicals have written about, The Apostle Paul, certainly no slouch when it came to faith, Afterwards, however, he fashioned a gold ephod with the plunder that If we have lost power with God, we can know, as surely as we know the sun will rise on the morrow, that the problem lies within us and not within God. Or would they pollute their inheritance, as their fathers had done before? begins. They devoted the city to the Lord and destroyed with the sword every living thing in itmen and women, young and old, cattle, sheep and donkeys. The fear seems to have been that should the horses and chariots be used as vehicles of war, Israel would turn from faith in God and trust in the arm of flesh (see 2Samuel 8:4; Isaiah 31:1). It may appear that the action taken against Achan for taking the booty of Jericho was too severe, but the death of the mortal body may often be a merciful act both to other people and to the offender (see 1Nephi 4:13; Leviticus 24:17). it require to do so? Second, the personage commanded Joshua to remove his shoes because he was standing on holy groundthe same instructions Jehovah gave to Moses on Mount Sinai (see Exodus 3:5). Not that there was anything wrong with married sex. people to remember their deliverance out of Egypt through the Passover feast. To place ones foot upon the neck of a fallen enemy was a symbolic act that demonstrated complete subjugation. I don't like living like that, you say. And that is Sometimes God doesn't send his miracles until we, in faith, are fully In dimension, Israel was roughly 150 miles from Dan to Beersheba, and at its greatest width it was about 75 miles across. (Genesis 17:10-11). were too accustomed to sedentary camp life. Most likely his body had been embalmed in the Egyptian manner. Father, forgive us for our fear when change is upon us. "Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will is a perk not based on merit, but it is a gift from God to the body, that the Middle Ages, it attracted crowds of pilgrims who came to pray near these Every Israelite over twenty years of age when they left Egypt under Moses leadership was now dead, except for three people: Moses, Joshua, and Caleb (see Numbers 14:38). One had then been literally trodden underfoot. At Shittim, they have heard Moses recite the Law to them It was theirs to hold if only they had the courage and strength to wrest it from the Canaanites and keep it safe from their enemies. Joshua and Caleb were selected along with ten other men to explore the Promised Land and give a report to Moses and the people. A pile of dirty clothes goes into the washer. better than the rest? Names of God Moses For whom did Joshua serve as his assistant? Leaders are called to a higher standard, and it is difficult to make the Isnt this the very way that we eventually come to salvation. boys on the eighth day while in Egypt, for some reason during their wilderness or Luke By patterning the conquest of Jericho in sevens, the Lord taught Israel that their success lay in the covenant with Jehovah; His perfect power brought conquest, not their own. He has also just released his new book The Pursuit of Victory: How To Conquer Your Greatest Challenges and Win In Your Christian Life. I turn to two passages of scripture today which Id like to read: Be strong and of good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. (Joshua 1:9.). 1 Corinthians Within less than a minute, the land on either side of the fault I can do This sense of unworthiness seems to be the meaning of King Benjamins comment that the people considered themselves as less than the dust of the earth (see Mosiah 4:2). journey, if the priests had waited for the waters to stop before taking the next Behold, if he say unto this mountainBe thou raised up, and come over and fall upon that city, that it be buried upbehold it is done. (Helaman 12:1317.). what God told him to do, and announced what God had promised to do, and God came It is proper to pray and ask God for victory but once you have done that then you must take up your weapons and go walk in the victory God will give. Summarize Joshua 5:1-11 by explaining that once the Israelites were in the promised land, the Lord instructed Joshua to have all the men circumcised. follow the Lord, rather than run ahead. This was necessary, for example, to partake of holy things. The reason you are a powerhouse is because God is with you. geography of the Jordan Valley is unique. Lord your God dried up the Jordan before you until you had crossed over" practiced circumcision themselves. Moses had warned Israel not to make any covenants with the Canaanites (see Deuteronomy 7:2), and this warning may explain why Joshua was so upset when he discovered the deception. The people are frightened. Andreas Fault. in the wilderness, when the cloud lifted and moved forward, that was the signal people, "As soon as the priests who carry the ark of the You are to undergo circumcision, and it will be the sign of the this very day, on Passover night, Jewish families prompt the youngest child to But in both cases baptisms were performed, and the principles of righteous living and faith in God were clearly taught. their mission. Getting the God is purposeful, not random. food" (Genesis 3:19). Although there is a noticeable lack of detail in this account, what is recorded suggests a miraculous vision shown to Joshua. Content Summary. You feel Elijah themselves. The point here is that we may some catching up to do. Now during this critical period, and it is a critical period that we are passing through, I hope that we will keep ever burning in our hearts the spirit of this great work which we represent. something like Gilgal, the name they gave the place after this event. wafers made with honey." Christian interpreters also are inclined to adopt this interpretation for the sake of the character of the woman of whom the Apostle speaks well, and who would appear from Matt. Before invading the hostile land of Canaan, Joshua had sent in two spies to scout the enemy. 8:27). He was a prince of Judah as the leader of the . v:I; ii and vii; comp. "Israel crossed the Jordan on dry ground. do amazing things among you." Joshua and Caleb are two Israelite men whose stories offer an example of faithful commitment to the Lord. https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1651-q1-making-ready/. So when they Remembrance and Thanksgiving are what separate whining Fortunately, the tribes showed that it was an act of legitimate worship and not idolatry. They all agreed that the land was good and that the people there were strong. experience him like you once did. the banks of the Jordan River. When the tests and rigors of desert life became difficult, they hardened their hearts in anger and resentment. Then he said to the John's Letters And since on the occasion in question he was fighting to bring victory to Israel, this was one of his means of doing so. "I've done things I'm All rights reserved. people of Israel may have had only a single set of clothes to wear. As we have seen, God's great salvation is both "from" and "unto." "We have passed from death to life" ( 1 John 3:14 ). This book will teach you how to put the pieces together so you can live a victorious Christian life and finally become the man or woman of God that you truly desire to be. (21-33) There are powerful spiritual lessons for modern Saints in the account of Achan and Israels defeat at Ai. Resurrection The fact is that the Israelites constantly refused to trust and obey God. People place pastors and their families on a me to do first things first. Sometimes, God's miracles take place Sermon on the Mount But All the others had died without realizing their cherished blessing. You would think the promised land would be a place where there are no enemies, and everything would be easy. specifically, except that. Copyright 2023, Ralph F. Wilson. So they finally break camp. The map of Canaan in Maps and Charts gives a clear picture of how the land was divided between the tribes. Chapter 4 details the collection of river boulders -- Lord, we consecrate ourselves afresh to you. The word "roll" (Hebrew galal) sounds If we are concerned for the morality of Rahab, the best proof of her reformation is found in the fact of her subsequent marriage to Salmon; this implies her previous conversion to Judaism, for which indeed her discourse with the spies evinces that she was prepared. (Fallows, Bible Encyclopedia, s.v.Rahab, 3:1424.). What did this do for his credibility as a leader? Joshua instructs the people to watch the ark, to see where it 10:1), and the call is heard: "Rise up, O LORD! jar of flour was not used up, and the jug of oil did not run dry" until the stood firm on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan, while all Israel passed by Not so, Jesus. See the tables of weights and measures in Maps and Charts to better understand the value of a shekel of silver. What are you doing to mark the faithfulness of God in your life? I am not saying you have to get a stone, but you should get something or do something that will be a reminder to you and those who come after you of Gods faithfulness. When we do come out of this wilderness time, we are the stronger for it And before the day of the Lord shall come, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon be turned into blood, and the stars fall from heaven. (D&C 45:4042. We act as if we have no clue about the price paid so that the Holy For the first time in forty years the children of Israel were on their own. What would your Exaltation to leadership Joshua showed Israel exactly what God had miraculously done for them in the past and challenged them to choose whom they would serve. journeys they had not maintained the practice (5:5). Latter-day Saints who live according to these two admonitionstrust in God and keep the commandmentshave nothing to fear. is leading us as we walk along with him. Bible. What significance did washing have? Joshua April was also the unthankful. is essential for ministry with power. [14] set foot in the Jordan, its waters flowing The Gospels give an account of the transactions of Jesus Christ, the great Christian legislator, and of those Laws on which his Church should be established, and by which it should be governed. In You may face threats. flour from the harvest of the Promised Land. Joshua answered that admonition in counsel to his people in these words: choose you this day whom ye will serve; but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. (Ibid., 24:15.). need to reconsecrate yourself? The account of the nation of Israel's departure from the wilderness and their entrance into the land of promise. So the people crossed over never been before. God tells Joshua what he is Memorials are part of our faith for they produce the Abraham "Count your blessings, name them one by one, not deserted him. and 1927. NIV). But we must be content to take facts as they stand, and not strain them to meet difficulties; and it is now universally admitted by every sound Hebrew scholar that zonah means harlot, and not hostess. It signifies harlot in every other text where it occurs, the idea of hostess not being represented by this or any other word in Hebrew, as the function represented by it did not exist. Once Ai was taken, Joshua moved Israel to Mount Ebal and fulfilled the instructions of Moses to build an altar there and pronounce the blessings and cursings of the Lord from Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim (see vv.3035; Deuteronomy 27). very special provision for a special time in the formation of God's people. It The Early Church objects of veneration -- or is the independence of manhood all on the side of the evil-doer? thankfulness so necessary to true faith. step, they would all be waiting still. there is still spiritual preparation to take place. The prevalence of the number seven in the Lords dealing with Jerichos defense is significant. By natural means and spiritual, our God Entering the Promised Land (Joshua 3:1-5:12). That Rahabs faith in Jehovah was sincere is supported by the fact that both Paul and James cited her as an example of faith (see Hebrews 11:31; James 2:25). faith. God is still with us to provide for us. As He said in our day, I, the Lord, am bound when ye do what I say; but when ye do not what I say, ye have no promise (D&C 82:10). ), The episode of Joshua commanding the sun and moon to stand still was insignificant compared to the stellar upsets that will accompany the second advent of the Savior, when stars will be hurled from their places. Cleanse us of our unbelief. ), Or: And they shall see signs and wonders, for they shall be shown forth in the heavens above and in the earth beneath. [11] set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing (Exodus 16:31). disgrace. Ten of the spies said they were incapable of taking the land, while only two, Joshua and Caleb, trusted that the Lord would . May your enemies be scattered; may "It was white like coriander seed and tasted like Maybe Some offenses of men are of such consequence that the payment of the life of the offender is required for the expiation of the sin. This was not a mere mortal conflict: Canaan was to be destroyed by the very God of Israel. "All Israel prostituted themselves Billy Graham was truly a leader God exalted in his day. sacrificial blood of a lamb on each Israelite doorpost and lintel, of bread During their forty years of desert wandering, the children of Israel alternately blessed and cursed the name of God. After being flattened by heat, the horn of a ram was forced to turn up at the ends. This consecration is probably similar to that which Then he affirms: "I have learned to be content whatever the The Jordan River is at full flood stage crossing through the Red Sea. How could this lesson be applied in such modern situations as a wife with an inactive husband, a parent with wayward children, a child with unbelieving parents, a person struggling to overcome a bad habit? Revelation But he did In our lives, why does God let us experience times of manna? Upon Israels departure from Egypt, Moses honored the promise and took the bones of Joseph with him (Exodus 13:19). consecrate themselves? Lesson #4 God will give you the victory, but you still have to fight. square kilometers) of territory, including the west side of Mt. are for a shower. Another lesson from Joshua and the promised land that we need to remember is that yes God has given us the victory, but we still have to fight. Jordan lies along what is known as a "rift valley," where two of the earth's [11] He knows it and you must know that too. But sometimes, God waits for us to take steps of faith before the miracle 93-96. What would this require of you? faith, not by sight" (2 Corinthians 5:7), not because this is our How is this principle of power related to the principle taught in Ether 12:27? But Moses was not allowed to enter the Promised Land because on one occasion he had disobeyed God in front of all the Israelites (Numbers 20:8-12). What Old Testament Student Manual Genesis-2Samuel, Introduction: For Our Profit and Learning: The Value of Studying the Old Testament, Enrichment SectionA: Who Is the God of the Old Testament, Enrichment Section B: Covenants and Covenant Making, Genesis 1217: AbrahamFather of the Faithful, Genesis 1823:AbrahamA Model of Faith and Righteousness, Genesis 2436: The Covenant Line Continues with Isaac and Jacob, Genesis 3750: Joseph: The Power of Preparation, Enrichment Section C: Symbolism and Typology in the Old Testament, Exodus 1119: The Passover and the Exodus, Exodus 2124; 3135: The Mosaic Law: A Preparatory Gospel, Exodus 2530; 3540: The House of the Lord in the Wilderness, Leviticus 110: A Law of Performances and Ordinances, Part 1: Sacrifices and Offerings, Leviticus 1118: A Law of Performances and Ordinances, Part 2: The Clean and the Unclean, Enrichment Section D: Feasts and Festivals, Leviticus 1927: A Law of Performances and Ordinances, Part 3: Laws of Mercy and Righteousness, Enrichment Section E: The Problem of Large Numbers in the Old Testament, Numbers 112: Wilderness Wanderings, Part 1, Numbers 1336: Wilderness Wanderings, Part 2, Deuteronomy 116: An Exhortation to Obedience, Part 1, Deuteronomy 1733: An Exhortation to Obedience, Part 2, Joshua 124: The Entry into the Promised Land, Enrichment Section F: Idolatry: Ancient and Modern, Judges 112: The Reign of the Judges, Part 1, Judges 1321; Ruth 14: The Reign of the Judges, Part 2, 1Samuel 115: The Prophet Samuel and Saul, King of Israel, 1Samuel 1631: King Davids Call to Lead Israel, 2Samuel 1324: The Price of Sin: Tragedy in the House of David, Enrichment Section G: Hebrew Literary Styles, The Psalms: Songs from the Heart of Israel, Joshua 124: The Entry into the Promised Land, Old Testament Student Manual Genesis-2Samuel (1980), 234243, Joshua 124, Old Testament Student Manual, 234243. Before entering the land, however, Joshua sent out two spies, who stayed in the city of Jericho with a woman named Rahab. Joshua 6:20-21. Poverty is How? 11When we heard of it, our hearts melted in fearand everyones courage failedbecause of you,for theLordyour Godis God in heaven above and on the earthbelow. There is a second valuable lesson in the Lords answer to Joshua when Joshua asked why Israel had been defeated (see Joshua 7:1015). Men have argued this question for ages. Circumcision was the mark that a man was a part of the Covenant though that isn't specifically mentioned. When it comes to your walk with God, there is one thing you must remember. Philistine armies had been destroyed by a thunderstorm, Samuel sets up a stone But the Lord told Israel through both Joseph and Joshua that while there was an external problem, there was also an internal one that blocked the channels of true power. (3:4b). Near the end of his life Joshua called his people together for a final blessing and warning, very much as Moses had done. and future generations -- his special provisions sometimes end when we move into new phases of harvest which took place in April following the spring rains. certainly what the people need at this point. downstream will be cut off and stand up in a heap." be given on the basis of who has been most exalted on earth, but to those who Clarke called the Old Testament the Jewish Church, meaning the organization founded by Jehovah among the early Israelites. Grace He was the chief of the confederacy of five kings that made war against Gibeon. And the key for restoring the relationship with God was also given when the Lord told Joshua, Up, sanctify the people (Joshua 7:13). God is doing and then follow him in it. way, but because it is his way. (3:7), "That day the LORD exalted Joshua in the sight of staple food, even after they got tired of eating it and complained about it along with the very real danger of idolatry. Billy Graham conducted a revival in Sacramento in 1996. The Lord told Joshua to commemorate this miracle by having one man from each of the twelve tribes of Israel take a stone from the riverbed and having them construct a memorial with the stones. Bible Studies Articles/Stories New/Special Jesus Maturity Encouragement Good News Sometimes they have glaring flaws. Achans disobedience cost the lives of thirty-six men (see Joshua 7:5). us to trust you, to follow you where you lead, even if it is to a place we have Did the Lord simply, at a convenient point in time, level the walls by His power? A whole generation of men God used Gideon to defeat the huge Midianite army with just the reproach of Egypt from you.'" understanding of the whole passage. It was a token of great remorse, true humility, and deep repentance. Father does the Son also does." Sometimes God calls us to consecrate ourselves afresh, to receive his So where are you, my friend? What was Joshua's name before it was Joshua? relics and expect a miracle. And they shall behold blood, and fire, and vapors of smoke. month of Passover (5:10). They forgot His power and trembled in fear at the thought of facing the Canaanites. Israel Journal of Earth Sciences, Vol. They'll see miracles and perform exploits that They need to be ready (see Hebrews 11:11). talked with the people night after night, I was amazed at his candor. Before the Jordan crossing, God has told Joshua, "Today I will begin to exalt you in the eyes of all And so, the people of Israel cross the Jordan River on dry cleansing so that we're ready to serve him in holiness (3:5). https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1654-q4-monuments/. See legal, copyright, and reprint information.

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