1. Text summary
2. How is Christ in the text?
3. Application
Achan - Chapter 7
1. Israel is defeated at Ai, because of Achan's sin. He and his family are stoned.
2. Jesus removes every spot and blemish from His people (Eph. 5:24-27).
3. Don't overreact to setbacks like Joshua did (vss. 6-9). Disobedience hinders success.
Ai - Chapter 8
1. With divine aid in military strategy, Joshua and Israel defeat Ai. They renew covenant as Moses commanded them before they crossed the Jordan.
2. Jesus leads His church with the Father and Spirit's help to disciple the nations to be obedient to Him.
3. Be faithful to God in whatever vocation you have (Joshua's was to defeat Ai).
Then re-gather with God's people and renew covenant.
The Gibeonites - Chapter 9
1. Nearby Canaanites pretend to come from far away and get a promise of peace from Joshua. Bad move on Israel's part, but they subdue them as menial laborers.
2. Jesus will rule every nation, though each may be ruled differently, depending on how they approach Him.
3. If you try to get one over on Jesus in life, He will deal back shrewdly with you. Best to come clean and honestly submit to Him.
Sun Stands Still - Chapter 10
1. Canaanites ally together against Israel, but God makes the sun stand still to give Joshua time to complete Israel's victory over Canaan.
2. Jesus does supernatural things to show and accomplish His victory over His enemies, too!
3. When God's enemies join together against you, don't worry but trust to His supernatural power to win you the victory!
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