We wrestle with God's ordering of Israel to destroy Canaan as a sacrifice to Him, as we've seen in Joshua 6. Is God a moral monster, or is He just to call for such destruction? How does our own sin, individually and culturally, impact our...

The account of the "battle" of Jericho is really an account of God's sovereignty and His people's obedience to ceremonially offer the entire city over to the Lord of perfect justice and grace. It calls believers to wholehearted...

Joshua's interaction with God personified as mighty warrior teaches us that humanity must always bow to the One who is right in all things. It is not about getting God on our side; reconciliation is about finding ourselves on God's side.

God again shows His loving initiative to protect and provide for His people while the covenant is renewed through circumcision.

It is good to be reminded of the ways in which God shows Himself to be faithful to His promises. Christ has called his church to remember his sacrifice through a tangible memorial as a catalyst to active obedience and wholeness.

God keeps His covenant with His people through wonderful deeds, and He serves them by going before them into the things to which He calls them.

The redemptive faith of a Gentile prostitute shows God's extravagant mercy perfectly in tune with His justice and reminds us that we too were children of wrath were it not for the "but God" of His raising us to spiritual life in Christ.

Human authorities are a God-given grace, calling us to joyfully obey the command to love God and love others. Jesus - the better Joshua - obeyed perfectly in our place, securing the promise of inheriting the earth.

Israel's biggest enemy was not the Canaanites, but themselves. Like them, we are called to know and obey God through His Word; this alone brings true success and prosperity.

Israel's great leader, Moses, is dead, and Joshua and the people find themselves dependent on the promise of God as they prepare to enter the land. God's promise to believers, when faced with trials on every side, continues to be that He...