Session 1- Joshua, the Author
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Joshua: Bio
Joshua: Bio
First mention
Num 13:8 chosen one of twelve to scout the land (Hoshea=deliverer)
Num 13:16 Moses changes name to Joshua=
Num 27:12-23- Spirit was in him; recognized by God; assigned leadership 1 responsibility
History
Israel born-
Israel given promise of land
Early victory east of Jordan
Sent with others to view the promised land Num 13:8
His life miraculously preserved when he made a favorable report about the land Num 14:10
Israel rejects promise out of fear Num 14:26-39
Israel wanders 40 years under God’s provision
Survives the Israelites who refused to enter the promised land Num 26:63-65
Sets the tabernacle up at Shiloh Jos 18:1
Completes the conquest of the whole land Jos 11:23
Character
Moses was like a shepherd Num 27:17
Joshua bold conqueror Num 14:6-9; Josh 1:10
Rewarded for his courage and fidelity Num 14:30; Num 14:38; Num 32:12
Esteem with which he was held Jos 1:16-18
Faith of Jos 6:16
Name
Also called JEHOSHUA, and JEHOSHUAH, and OSHEA
Hebrew Strong's Number: 3091
Hebrew Word: יְהוֹשֻׁעַ
Transliteration: yehôshuaʿ
Phonetic Pronunciation: yeh-ho-shoo'-ah
Hebrew Word: יְהוֹשׁוּעַ
Transliteration: Yehôwshûwaʿ
Phonetic Pronunciation: yeh-ho-shoo'-ah
Root: from <H3068> and <H3467>, Greek <G2424> and <G919>
English Words used in KJV: Joshua 218; [Total Count: 218]
or Yehowshu`a, yeh-ho-shoo'-ah; from <H3068> (Yehovah) and <H3467> (yasha`); Jehovah-saved; Jehoshuä (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader :- Jehoshua, Jehoshuah, Joshua. Compare <H1954> (Howshea`), <H3442> (Yeshuwa`).
Relationship with God
Son of Nun chosen as one of twelve spies Num 13:8
Intimately associated with Moses Ex 24:13 accompanied up Sinai
Ex 33:11 mediated through Moses
A religious zealot Num 11:28
Commissioned, ordained, and charged with the responsibilities of Moses' office Num 27:18-23; Deut 1:38; Deut 3:28; Deut 31:3; Deut 31:7; Deut 31:23; · Deut 34:9
Divinely inspired Num 27:18; Deut 34:9; Jos 1:5; Jos 1:9; Jos 3:7; Jos 8:8
Renews circumcision of the children of Israel; re-establishes the Passover; has a vision of the angel of God
Promises to
Leads the people into the land of Canaan Jos 1:5-9; Acts 7:45; Heb 4:8
Military genius of, as exhibited
At the defeat of the Amalekites Ex 17:13
At Ai Jos 8
At Gibeon Jos 10
At Hazor Jos 11
Symbolical
Of the restoration of God's people Zec 3; Zec 6:9-15
Moses
Direct relationship with God
Delivered from bondage of Egypt
God’s intercessor to people; temporary
Shepherd leader
Jesus
Direct relationship with God
Final delivery from sin, death and offer of eternal rest and victory
God’s intercessor to people; eternal
Both shepherd and victor
Joshua
Direct relationship with God
Overcame obstacles to claim promise, rest, victory
God’s intercessor to people; temporary
Conquering leader
Conclusions:
He grew up in the midst of a culture of rebellion and dissatisfaction but stayed faithful; Am I part of the positive or negative example?
Power of Moses’ mentorship; Who is that for you?