Introduction to Joshua

Northwest Bible Church – June 16, 2024 – Joshua – Alan Conner

The Book of Joshua

Introduction

Intro

A. TITLE and AUTHOR 

1. Joshua is the central human character and author.

2. Moses changes his name from “Hosea” to “Joshua” (Numb. 13:16).

B. TRANSITION BOOK 

1. Part one of God’s work of redemption: Pentateuch; the covenant with Abraham (Gen. 12:1-3).

2. Part two: fulfilling the land promises.  

C. OUTLINE

I. GOD COMMISSIONS JOSHUA (ch. 1).  

II. CONQUERING THE LAND (chs. 2-12).

III. DIVIDING THE LAND (chs. 12-21).

IV. JOSHUA’S FINAL WORDS (chs. 22-24).

D. PURPOSE  

1- Promise made, promise kept – Josh. 21:43-45.  

2. To display God’s justice in punishing sin.

3. To give us a type of Christ and the church.  

E. GOD PREPARES JOSHUA HIS SERVANT

1. Tested in battle.   Ex. 17:9 

2. Living near to God.  Ex. 24:13 

3. Learning the importance of dealing with sin.  Ex. 32   

4. Trusting the sovereignty of God.  Numb. 11:29  

5. Analyzing problems the right way.   Numb. 13-14 

Conclusion