Heros of the Bible “Joshua”
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Bible Bible “Joshua” “Joshua” A Lesson By A Lesson By Bishop Andy C. Lewter, D. Min. Bishop Andy C. Lewter, D. Min.
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Heros of the Bible “Joshua”. A Lesson By Bishop Andy C. Lewter, D. Min. Introduction. This is the latest lesson in my Heros of the Bible Series Today’s looks at the man that succeeded Moses and led the Hebrews to the “Promised Land”, Joshua. Early Life of Joshua. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Heros of the BibleHeros of the Bible“Joshua”“Joshua”
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A Lesson ByA Lesson ByBishop Andy C. Lewter, D. Min.Bishop Andy C. Lewter, D. Min.
A Lesson ByA Lesson ByBishop Andy C. Lewter, D. Min.Bishop Andy C. Lewter, D. Min.
IntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroduction
This is the latest lesson in my Heros of the Bible Series
Today’s looks at the man that succeeded Moses and led the Hebrews to the “Promised Land”, Joshua
This is the latest lesson in my Heros of the Bible Series
Today’s looks at the man that succeeded Moses and led the Hebrews to the “Promised Land”, Joshua
Early Life of JoshuaEarly Life of JoshuaEarly Life of JoshuaEarly Life of Joshua
Joshua is one of the few survivors that left Egypt with Moses and eventually returned to the Promised Land
He begins as a protege of Moses and emerges as the key character that brings the people to Canaan
Joshua is one of the few survivors that left Egypt with Moses and eventually returned to the Promised Land
He begins as a protege of Moses and emerges as the key character that brings the people to Canaan
BackgroundBackgroundBackgroundBackground
Born: 1550 BCE, Egypt
Died: 1440 based upon him 110 years old (Joshua 23:1,2)
Introduced as one of 12 spies sent to spy out the land of Canaan
Arises as leader upon the death of Moses
Born: 1550 BCE, Egypt
Died: 1440 based upon him 110 years old (Joshua 23:1,2)
Introduced as one of 12 spies sent to spy out the land of Canaan
Arises as leader upon the death of Moses
The Name of JoshuaThe Name of JoshuaThe Name of JoshuaThe Name of Joshua
Hebrew-Yehoshua
Formal Name- Hoshua Bar Nun
English- Jesus is the English form of the Greek version of the name
Literal Translation- God is our salvation
Hebrew-Yehoshua
Formal Name- Hoshua Bar Nun
English- Jesus is the English form of the Greek version of the name
Literal Translation- God is our salvation
Joshua and the ExodusJoshua and the ExodusJoshua and the ExodusJoshua and the Exodus
According to ?, Joshua accompanies Moses part of the way up Mt Sinai
Joshua is one of only two spies who bring back a positive report from spying Egypt
According to ? God chose him to succeed Moses
According to ?, Joshua accompanies Moses part of the way up Mt Sinai
Joshua is one of only two spies who bring back a positive report from spying Egypt
According to ? God chose him to succeed Moses
Joshua As JudgeJoshua As JudgeJoshua As JudgeJoshua As Judge
Joshua is not a prophet like Moses, a king like David or a patriarch like Abraham
Joshua is a “Judge” who were military leaders who were committed to keeping the people aligned with the laws of God
Joshua is not a prophet like Moses, a king like David or a patriarch like Abraham
Joshua is a “Judge” who were military leaders who were committed to keeping the people aligned with the laws of God
Joshua in CanaanJoshua in CanaanJoshua in CanaanJoshua in Canaan
The Jordan parts as did the Red Sea
Joshua defeats Jericho
Loses Ai initially
God causes the sun to stand still
God fights the battle for his people
The Jordan parts as did the Red Sea
Joshua defeats Jericho
Loses Ai initially
God causes the sun to stand still
God fights the battle for his people
Joshua in the Islamic Joshua in the Islamic TraditionTradition
Joshua in the Islamic Joshua in the Islamic TraditionTradition
While not mentioned specifically by name, the Quran does speak of the 2 spies that give Moses a positive report
Islamic literature also declares that “God did not stop the setting of the sun for any human, except Joshua”
While not mentioned specifically by name, the Quran does speak of the 2 spies that give Moses a positive report
Islamic literature also declares that “God did not stop the setting of the sun for any human, except Joshua”
SummarySummarySummarySummary
The life of Joshua illustrates that determination and tenacity can very well result in God granting enormous victories and fulfillment of promises
The life of Joshua illustrates that determination and tenacity can very well result in God granting enormous victories and fulfillment of promises
