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Day 82: Josh 1-4 Exploring God's Presence in History
Sep 18, 2024
Lecture Notes: The Bible Recap by Tara-Leigh Cobble
Introduction
Host: Tara-Leigh Cobble
Context: Transition from the five books of the Law to History books
Purpose: To see God revealed through the history
Historical Context
1400 BC
: Moses dies after leading Israelites for 40 years.
Joshua, from the tribe of Ephraim, takes leadership.
Encouraged to "be strong and courageous" repeatedly.
Preparations to Enter Canaan
Transjordan Tribes
(Gad, Reuben, half-tribe of Manasseh) must fight before settling east.
Joshua sends two spies to Jericho.
Tasked with assessing the city's layout and staying safe.
Jericho: Double-walled city, where Rahab lived.
Rahab's Role
Rahab, a Canaanite prostitute, fears Yahweh.
Recognizes Israel’s God through stories of the Red Sea.
Faith praised in Hebrews and James.
Part of Jesus’ genealogy in Matthew 1.
Rahab lies to protect spies; hides them on her roof.
Similar to actions of Egyptian midwives in Exodus 1.
Spies promise to spare Rahab’s family for her help when Jericho falls.
Crossing into the Promised Land
Israelites prepare to cross the Jordan River.
Ark of the Covenant
leads, carried by Levites.
Water stops once feet enter the river.
First time Israel referred to as a 'nation'.
Memorial Stones
: Twelve stones set up as reminders of God’s provision.
Themes and Reflections
Strength and Courage
: Derived from God's presence.
God's Promise Fulfilled
: Transition from 'people' to 'nation'.
Invitation to All Nations
: God's might as a universal testimony.
Conclusion
Encouragement to engage with the content on YouTube and participate in community.
Commenting helps others to connect with God.
Personal Reflection
God Shot
: Strength and courage come from God's continual presence.
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