Book of Joshua

Historical & Geographical Map

The Historical and Geographical Introduction to Joshua

This 8-step summary below traces the main events leading up to the conquering of Canaan by Joshua starting with Abraham's call to go to Canaan. Do note each of the six Bible books are included on the map.

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(1) Abraham, Sarah, & Terah leave Ur for Canaan.
(2) Abraham had two sons: Isaac and Ishmael.
Isaac had Jacob & Esau.
Jacob (Israel is new name) had 12 sons & 1 daughter.
(3) One son Joseph is sold into Egypt (concludes Genesis).
(4) After 400 years, Moses leads Israelites out (Exodus).
(5) Moses received the Law at Mt. Sinai.(Exodus/Leviticus)
(6) Twelve spies sent to Canaan but their unbelief causes 40 years of wilderness wanderings (Numbers).
(7) Second Covenant (Deuteronomy) before crossing the Jordan River.
(8) Joshua invades, conquers and divides up Canaan which becomes Israel. Judges maintain the land.

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Index on Joshua
Reaching Beyond Mediocrity (Joshua 10:1-43)
– The Day the Sun Stood in the Sky –
Skepticism and Higher Bible Criticism
Joshua 10:12-14 Interpretations of 'Sun stood in the sky.'
Joshua 10:12-14 Purpose of Recording the Miracle
Joshua 10:1-11: A. Joshua's Sincere Obedience
Joshua 10:12-43: B. Joshua's Quest for God's Best
Joshua 10:1-43: Bible Study Questions
Mobilizing God's People (Joshua 1:10-18)

Joshua 1:10-18: Introduction to Moblizing God's People
Joshua 1:10-11: A. Communicates God’s Will
Joshua 1:12-15: B. Demands Total Participation
Joshua 1:16-18: C. Responds With A Clear Commitment
Joshua 1:10-18: Bible Study Questions
Finishing the Task (Joshua 13:1-33)

Joshua 13: Introduction: 3 Unexplainables
Joshua 13:1 Passes on the Vision
Joshua 13:2-5 Knows the Need
Joshua 13:6 Lives by Faith
Joshua 13:7-33 Distributes the Responsibility
Joshua 13:1-33 Bible Study Questions
Victory over Strongholds (Joshua 6:1-27)
Joshua 6:1-27 The Lesson from Jericho
Joshua 6:1 Our Need for God's Power
Joshua 6:2-5 Our Discovery of God's Solutions
Joshua 6:6-27 Our Participation in God's Victory
Joshua 6:1-27 Summary: You can win too!
Joshua 6:1-27_Bible_Study_Questions
Obtaining a Greater Portion (Joshua 21)
Joshua 21 Introduction: A Greater Deal
Joshua 21:1-7 A Special Calling
Joshua 21:8-42 A Special Service
Joshua 21:43-45 A Special Promise
Joshua 21 Bible Study Questions
Effectively Dealing with Defeat & Despair (Joshua 7:1-15)
Joshua 7:1-15: Learning about Defeat and Failures
Joshua 7:1-5: Falling into Failure
Joshua 7:6-10: Staying in Disgrace
Joshua 7:11-15: Road to Recovery
Joshua 7:1-15: Bible Study Questions

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