Week 1: Choosing Joshua

Preparing Moses: ExodusJoshua 1-32

Introduction:

Author: Joshua, whose name means "salvation"

Date: Initially written after entering Canaan (6th century BC)

Major Theme:

• God is faithful in fulfilling His promises to the children of Israel.

• The Israelites will inherit the Promised Land through:

  • Obedience to God’s law and commandments

  • Joshua’s leadership and God’s interventions

Outline:

1. Conquest of the Promised Land (Chapters 1-12)

2. Division of the Promised Land among the Israelites (Chapters 13-22)

3. Conclusion of Joshua’s Ministry (Chapters 23-24)

Objective: 

Resources:

• Fr Tadros Y Malaty Commentary
• Catena Bible Commentary
• Fr Dawoud Lamie Bible study (Arabic)

Reading:

Key verse(s):

Comments:

Review/recap questions:
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Homework:
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