Old Testament · BOOK 6 OF 66

Joshua

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Joshua — Be Strong and Courageous

Joshua 1:1–9

God called Joshua to lead Israel after Moses’ death, encouraging him to be strong and courageous. Joshua was to meditate on God’s law and obey it.

Illustration: Rahab at window of ancient house built into Jericho wall lowering rope for two spies escaping discreetly at dusk, red cord near window, modest clothing.

Rahab — Helping the Spies

Joshua 2

Rahab sheltered two Israelite spies and helped them escape from Jericho. She acknowledged the LORD’s power and sought protection for her family.

Illustration: Priests carrying golden ark properly on poles across dry Jordan riverbed while families cross, upstream water held back distant, ancient clothing, no ocean walls.

The Jordan — A Path into the Land

Joshua 3–4

The priests carried the ark into the Jordan, and the waters stopped so Israel could cross on dry ground. Memorial stones helped future generations remember what God had done.

Illustration: Israelite priests with ram horn trumpets near ark carried on poles, city walls of Jericho crumbling in distance, no victims or violence, historic earthbrick walls.

Jericho — The Walls Fall

Joshua 6

Israel followed God’s instructions to march around Jericho. On the seventh day, the people shouted and the walls fell.

Illustration: Joshua lifting hand in prayer on hill, sun and faint moon visible in extraordinary sky over ancient valley, distant army silhouettes no fighting injuries.

The Sun — An Extraordinary Day

Joshua 10:12–14

Joshua prayed during the battle, and the account describes the sun standing still and the moon staying.

Illustration: Older Joshua with family and gathered Israelite elders beneath large tree at Shechem, warm dignified gathering, ancient clothing no lettering.

Choose — We Will Serve the LORD

Joshua 24:14–15

Joshua called Israel to choose whom they would serve. He declared that he and his household would serve the LORD.