One tribe felt their space was too small because they were accommodating the Canaanites rather than driving them out; Joshua rebuked their laziness (Joshua 17:14-18).

The five daughters of Zelophehad are an example of esteeming and valuing the land and fighting for their future in it (Joshua 17:3-6).

Othniel & Achsah are a model marriage of a couple ambitious to grow the blessing of their inheritance in the land all the way to the end of their lives (Joshua 15:16-19; Judges 3:9-10).

Caleb's life provides helpful orientation points for all the people of God who seek to overcome obstacles to faith (Joshua 14:6-15; 15:15-16; Numbers 13:27-33).

God's distributions, whether in the Old or New Covenants, are to be surveyed, explored, and possessed, not ignored (Joshua 13-22).

Having entered a cooperative rhythm with God, Israel experiences ongoing victory (Joshua 10:29 - 12:24).

God fights for His people in spite of, and even through their mistakes by granting great signs, and destroying enemies Himself (Joshua 10:1-28).

The literal resurrection of Jesus shapes our literal resurrection (Rom. 8:10-11).

The Gibeonites appear, "making friends," and deceiving the people of God--a tactic of Satan that works upon those who are not in the habit of consulting God (Joshua Chapter 9).

There must be an increasing commitment to Christ and His word at the heart of the church (Joshua 8:30-35; Deut. 11:29).