[MEST] Joshua1 Worksheet

[MEST] _ Joshua

Worksheet #1

Intro to Joshua_

The book of Joshua is ALL about fulfilment for the children of God. After many years as slaves in Egypt and 40 years in the wilderness, the Isrealites FINALLY get into the promise land. Not with Moses, but with Joshua. Joshua was destined to turn that promise into a reality. After all those years of waiting, their purpose shifts_ they must now physically STEP OUT and take the land. The main theme of the book is the establishment of God’s people in the promise land. The 3 main “characters” in this book are 1# God, 2# Joshua and 3# People of Isreal. We meet all 3 in the 1st chapter of this book.

Who is Joshua?_

As a boy, Joshua would have experienced first-hand the effects of living as a slave in Egypt and then wondering in the wilderness. Only Joshua was allowed with Moses, up the Holy mountain to receive the 10 commandments. Joshua was chosen to represent his tribe of Ephraim when they went to spy in Canaan > “10 were bad, 2 were good!” Only Joshua and Caleb were willing to see things God’s way. As Moses died and passed leadership onto Joshua, God promised to guide and strengthen him. Joshua was God’s chosen servant to complete the work that Moses had started.

[READ] > Joshua 1

[ADDITIONAL] > Gen 15: 13,16 & 18 / Gen 17: 8 / Deut 3: 20 & 12: 9-10


Do you notice any repetition in God’s instruction to Joshua?


Why do you think this is important?



How do you think Joshua would have felt having to step into Moses’ shoes?



How do you think the tribes of Reuben, Gad and Manasseh felt about having to fight for land that is not for them?

[MEST] Joshua1 StudyGuide

[MEST] Joshua 1
Study Guide

Promises > Joshua chapter 1 is all about fullfiling God's promises.
Joshua had the tough job of filling Moses' shoes.
It was all well and good relying on God's word, but Joshua and the Irealites had to ACT. It was a physical thing, they had to step out and put that FAITH into ACTION.

Is there anything in your life that you need to ACT on?

Anything you need to stop thinking about and actually DO something about?


[COMMITMENT]

Take this time to think of area(s) in your life that you need to change or improve.
Leave them at the cross.

[READ] Joshua 1 >

The ONLY request God has in order to keep His promise to the Isrealites, is to think about the book of law day and night. Why do you think this was important?



Joshua had spent 56 years as a slave in Egypt and then 40 years roaming around the desert. He was FINALLY coming to a place he could call home. How do you think he felt about this? What places feel like home to you?

[GROUP DISCUSSION]

Can you think of any other promises made by God?

What do these mean to you in 2009?

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