JOSHUA AND CALEB

Joshua and Caleb

• 2 of the 12 spies Numbers 13:1-16• Each was a leader• Caleb was from Judah v.6• Joshua’ true name was Hoshea v.16• Joshua was from Ephraim v.8• Only they had faith to take the land 14:1-10• God’s opinion 14:20-24 (13:30)

Caleb

• Was the leader from Judah• He spoke up against all the others 13:30• The people wanted to kill him and Joshua

14:8• A turning point in their history 32:6-15 v.12• He got first choice Joshua 14:6-13• God rewarded his determination, faith• He still had to take it Judges 1:12-20

Joshua

• Was the leader of the army Exodus 17:9-14• He was also Moses’ assistant Ex. 24:13• Was on Mt. Sinai with Moses 32:17-18 • He never left Moses’ tent 33:11• He was jealous for Moses Numbers 11:24-30• Appointed Moses’ successor Num. 27:18-23• A type of Christ Deuteronomy 3:21-28• Filled with wisdom by the hands of Moses

Deuteronomy 34:9

Joshua

• Was a true leader Joshua 1:6-9• Strong• Courageous (not afraid, not discouraged v.9)• Faithful to God’s word• Active (led by example)• He was successful• This enhanced his ability to lead the people

Joshua

• Joshua demanded obedience 1:10-20• Was organized 2:1; 10:42; 18:3-10• Diligent 10:9• He had great faith 6:1-19• He gave glory to God 23:1-5• He challenged the Israelites to make a

commitment to God 24:1-28• He was the most effective leader 24:31

Jesus

• Greek form of Joshua• Jesus demands obedience Matthew 7:21-27• Jesus calls you to make a commitment Luke

9:23• He is a leader who has already done

everything He is asking of you• Believe in God, be committed to obeying His

will, confess your faith, be baptized