Joshua Flashcards
In the book of Joshua, what is the “Picture of Christ?”
Commander of the Lord’s Army
What is the theme for the book of Joshua?
“Total Victory”
The context in the book of Joshua describes what portion of the Bible?
“Possessing the Land”
Who wrote the book of Joshua?
Joshua
When was the book of Joshua written?
1390 B.C.
To whom was the book of Joshua written for?
the Victorious Israelites
Where was the book of Joshua written?
“In the Land”
Why was the book of Joshua written?
to Prepare Israel to be a Nation
During chapters 1-5 in Joshua, Joshua sent how many spies and where?
Joshua sent TWO SPIES
Joshua sent spies to scout JERICHO
During chapters 1-5 in Joshua, what type of person did the two spies take protection under and what was the individual’s name?
She was a PROSTITUTE
Her name was RAHAB
Did Rahab lie? Explain your reasoning.
Rahab DID NOT LIE but instead was in a situation of making decisions, both being wrong. In such a case, the more Godly outcome (per se) is the correct answer and is known as a MORAL DILEMMA.
In what book and chapters does the reader witness the “miraculous crossing of the Jordan?”
The book of JOSHUA
In CHAPTERS 1-5
Where did Joshua make camp for God’s chosen people during chapters 1-5?
Joshua made camp at GILGAL
What action did Joshua have God’s chosen people perform to symbolize the sign of the Covenant?
The sign of the covenant is CIRCUMCISION
What important phrase is to be remembered when observing Christophany in Joshua 1-5?
“Captain of the Host of the Lord”
The first of three “Campaigns” takes place in Joshua 6-8 known as the what?
the “CENTRAL Campaign”
The sub-topic of Joshua in chapters 1-5 states what?
“the Preparation of the People”
Joshua 6-12 conveys to the reader what sub-topic?
the “Promise Land Conquered”
What happened to Jericho (ultimately), and in what passage of the Bible?
The WALLS FELL DOWN
Jericho fell in JOSHUA 6-8