Joshua | Chapter Summaries + Study QuestionsSample

JOSHUA 1

GOD COMMISSIONS JOSHUA + THE ISRAELITES FOLLOW HIS LEADERSHIP

After the death of Moses, God commissions Joshua to rise as the new leader of Israel. God tells Joshua that He will be with him wherever he goes, reminding him to be strong and courageous. In the same way God guided Moses, God is guiding Joshua.

God encourages Joshua to meditate on the law day and night in preparation to lead the Israelites across the Jordan River into the Promised Land. The Israelites acknowledge Joshua as the new Moses and follow his instructions. God promises to give the Israelites the land of Canaan and provide them with a place of rest.

Joshua reminds the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh of the promise they made in Numbers 32 to help the other Israelites take the land before settling east of the Jordan. They agree to keep their word and join the rest of the Israelites.

STUDY QUESTIONS

What promise did God make to both Moses and Joshua? (Joshua 1:5–7)

In Joshua 1:8–13, what instructions did God give Joshua for leading the Israelites? What did God say about the land He was giving them?

According to Numbers 13–14, what was Joshua’s role during Israel’s time in the wilderness? How was he faithful in this position?