The remaining tribes are assigned their inheritance in the land by way of casting lots. Cities of refuge and Levitical cities are also assigned throughout the promised land and Joshua is given an inheritance. Lastly, we see that which perhaps may be the key verse in all of the book of Joshua, that not one of God's promises failed.

Like a spiritual paternity test, Paul surveys the visible fruit in the Corinthians' lives to to determine whether they are truly God's spiritual children (2 Cor 13:5-8).

Although not all of the battles have not yet been fought, the Israelites see the division of the land as promised to them by God. Some Israelites, like Caleb, see this as a great opportunity for God to show His faithfulness. On the other hand, other Israelites, some entire tribes, fail to drive out the inhabitants of the land.

As with any loving father with his children, discipline is a component of Paul's relationship with the Corinthians. We see that Paul's use of correction is not punitive but loving and with the desire to see the church grow (2 Cor 12:19-3:4).

As Israel's reputation for divine military prowess precedes them, the people of Gibeon trick the Israelites into a non-agression pact. The Israelites unwittingly enter into this alliance against God's direction, and yet they must honor this covenant. As such, they go into battle on behalf of the protection of the Gibeonites. God miraculously sees to the victory of this battle. The chapters proceed through a history of the servants and children of God versus the kings of men.

Paul compares his free ministry to the Corinthian church to parents' free service to their children. In this passage we learn about pastoral ministry as well as parenting (2 Cor 12:11-18).

The nation of Israel begin their campaign into the Holy Land. In the infancy of this campaign, they meet the angelic Commander of the Lord's Army, defeat Jericho, and execute judgment on Achan and his family.

Not merely being ironic, Paul relishes his opportunity to boast in his weaknesses. Why might that be? (2 Cor 11:30-12:10)

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Paul begins to boast about his weaknesses and even cites a divine vision as a point of weakness (2 Cor 11:30-12:10).

In the book of Ezra, the Israelites face opposition from all around them. They come to see that God fights for them and protects them. The ultimate example of God with us is found in Jesus Christ.

Riley Taylor is the senior pastor at Calvary Fellowship in Mountlake Terrace, WA and one of the planting pastors of Calvary: the Hill.