the story session 7 the battle begins
TRANSCRIPT
Session 7: The Battle
BeginsJoshua 1-2; 6; 8; 10-12; 23-24
Rolling Hills Community Church
Major Points•God instructs Joshua: “Be strong and conrageous”•Committing to be a people of the Word•Growing as people of prayer•Proud to be people identified with God
Background – 1406 to 1375 BC
•Cannan, later known as Palestine, long dominated by the Egyptians over the Hitties
•Phillistines “Sea People”driven out of Egypt settled in coastal are of Cannan
•From the Phillistines Cannan got the name Palestine
Chapter by Chapter• Joshua 1-2 – Preparations for the Invasion of Canaan• Joshua 3-4 – The waters part again• Joshua 5-6 – The walls come tumbling down• Joshua 8 – The punishment of Achan• Joshua 10 – The Five Kings of the South• Joshua 11-12 – Joshua’s Conquest• Joshua 23-24 – Joshua’s farewell and a Convenant
Renewal Ceremony
Joshua 1 “Be strong and
courageous Proved ability – battled
the Amalekites
Moses flees Egypt
Joshua 1Desert to LebanonEuphates to the
Mediterranean Sea
Moses flees Egypt
Joshua 2 - RahabOnly two spies were sent
this timeThis natural cover was
found out by the King of Jerricho
Moses killing Egyptian
Joshua 3 – Waters Part Again At Adamah a
natural dam formed allowing them to cross
Moses and the burning bush
Joshua 5-6 - JerichoAll men and boys were
cirumcised as sign they were God’s people
Archeology supports the Biblical account
Only Rhab’s family was spared
Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh
Joshua 7-8 – Achan Stolen some spoils
of holy war Punishment was
death
Moses parting the Red Sea
Joshua 10-12 – Conquests Five Kings of the South Hazor Plains, valleys and
coastal cities control by Canaanites and Philistines
Trouble in the Desert
Joshua 22-24 Convent renewal
ceremony at Shechem “But as for me and my
household, we will serve the LORD”
Discussion
•What did God call his people to do as they got ready to enter the Promised Land (Joshua 1:1-11)
Discussion
•Discuss the value of following a couple of bold leaders rather thatn a committee when we need to move forward quickly with courage.
Discussion•What challenge in your life have you put on the back burner, but you know it is time to face it and deal with it?
Discussion•How does consistent and faith-filled reading of the Bible help us remain strong and courageous as we swim upstream against the currents of the world?
Discussion•Why is it important to pray, listen to God, and follow his leading when we make life decisions?
•What are some of the possible consequences if we forget to do this?
2015/2016 Men’s Bible
StudyRolling Hills Community Church