
Joshua
The Book of Joshua picks up immediately after Moses's death, detailing the story of Joshua, the new leader God appoints to succeed Moses. This book focuses on the successful military campaigns and the subsequent division of the Promised Land (Canaan) among the twelve tribes of Israel. It emphasizes the importance of obedience to God as the key to success in conquest, famously shown by the miraculous fall of the city of Jericho. Despite some setbacks caused by disobedience, Joshua leads the Israelites to victory, fulfilling God's promise to Abraham. The book concludes with Joshua’s final speeches, urging the people to choose to serve the Lord faithfully.
God commissions Joshua to lead Israel, commanding him to be strong and courageous. God promises to be with Joshua always, requiring him to meditate on the Book of the Law day and night.
Joshua sends two spies to Jericho. They are hidden by Rahab, a prostitute who asks for protection for her family in return. Rahab hangs a scarlet cord from her window as a sign.
The priests carry the Ark of the Covenant into the raging Jordan River. The waters miraculously stop flowing, and the Israelites cross safely on dry ground, fulfilling God's promise.
The Israelites set up twelve stones taken from the Jordan River as a memorial. Joshua emphasizes this act will teach future generations that the power of the Lord dried up the Jordan.
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