Book of Joshua

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The book of Joshua is a remarkable story of an 80 year old man who was born a slave, son of Nun, who was Moses' apprentice, an ordinary man who led extraordinary victorious battles of war in God's name. He held the distinct title-Servant of the Lord that had only been bestowed upon three others: Moses, David and the Messiah. (Joshua 24:29, Judges2:8, Psalms 18:1; 36:1 Isaiah 42:19) Hand-picked by God as the Lord said, "This day I will begin to exalt you..." (Joshua 3:7) Joshua was a man of tremendous faith and obedience, which emphasizes the idea of holiness as he “...said to the people sanctify yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you.” (Joshua 3:5). This is a captivating beautiful story of triumph as Joshua acted purposely in God’s name; ever vigilant with the will to act courageously in pursuit of God’s promises to his people. The book of Joshua begins with the Lord speaking to him. He reassured him “No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you. Be strong and of good courage…” (Joshua 1:5) As it had once been given to Moses his mentor, God’s promises are now passed down to Joshua. In the beginning, in the book of Joshua was the preparation of the invasion of Jericho under the Lord’s request and spiritual guidance. One of the most powerful messages of this book about faith and obedience is the Lord’s covenant with His people. As it proven in considerable detail and throughout the 24 chapters of the book of Joshua that only through the grace of the Lord were battles won, in each victory, it edified God’s role in the Promised Land. God is exalted by the many illustrations of the marvelous way he led the people to the patriarchs Promised Land. We see this clearly with the inspiring story of Rahab, the Canaanite prostitute, who had absolute
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