1 Samuel 12:24 – But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you. Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. [Note: Jacobsen, p114.]. Then Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, arose to make war against Israel, and sent and called Balaam the son of Beor to curse you. [Note: Davis and Whitcomb, p25. Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. -------------------- Joshua 8:30-35). The people had followed the Lord more faithfully than their fathers, though not completely faithfully. Yet most people today have never heard of John Gill. Sinai ( Joshua 24:25). "The sanctuary" ( Joshua 24:26) was this holy place, not the tabernacle that was then at Shiloh. 15 But if it seems wrong in your opinion to serve the Lord, then choose today whom you will serve.Choose the gods whom your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you live. But my family and I will serve the Lord.” The gift of prophecy can operate in a powerful, yet natural way. The Old Testament This makes the chapter one of the most important chapters in the OT for biblical theologians.". Many years went by, and Joshua became an old man. Leader’s Guide The Book of Joshua This study gives an overview of the book of Joshua. i. Joshua also understood that he, as the priest of his family, was charged with the responsibility to see that his whole house served the LORD. (Read Joshua 24:15-28) It is essential that the service of God's people be performed with a willing mind. And the men of Jericho fought against you; also the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Girgashites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites. Joshua evidently died about1366 B.C. Joshua was a man of courage, dependence upon God, faith, leadership, enthusiasm, and fidelity. He didn’t set up a successor behind him. In this section of verses ( Joshua 24:2-13), God said17 times "I" did such and such for you. a. 1. You'll discover why so many Christians fail to claim God's promises, forfeiting His peace available to every believer. And he took a large stone, and set it up there under the oak that was by the sanctuary of the LORD. 1. conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy This period of Israel"s history was its greatest so far. But I would not listen to Balaam; therefore he continued to bless you. The bones of Joseph: This may seem like an inconsequential point, but it fulfills Genesis 50:25. b. Their fathers had made the same promises when God gave them the Mosaic Law ( Exodus 24:3; Exodus 24:7), but they had proved unfaithful at Mt. For the solemn burial of the bones of Joseph, and the rest of the patriarchs, for which this place was designed. Prophets This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Genesis 28:18; Deuteronomy 27:2). 1. 1. This burial fulfilled the promise Joseph"s heirs had made to him before he died, that they would bury him in Canaan ( Genesis 50:25). Pentateuch (Jos 24:2-13) Speaking prophetically, Joshua recounts the history of God's faithfulness to Israel. Poetical Books A. Joshua recounts God's great works on Israel's behalf. (Jos 24:2-13) Speaking prophetically, Joshua recounts the history of God's faithfulness to Israel. [Note: Butler, p278.]. For the solemn renewing of their covenant with God; which in this place was first made between God and Abraham, Gen… The real success of Joshua, however, probably lies in the fact that he was a Spirit-filled man ( Numbers 27:18; cf. Serve the LORD! 3. Israel served the LORD all of Joshua’s days and all the days of the elders that outlived Joshua who knew the LORD. They had also built an altar there. They would condemn themselves by their own testimony if they forsook the Lord. Here is the theological climax to the theme introduced in Joshua 22:5 and repeated like a chorus in Joshua 23:7; Joshua 23:16; Joshua 24:14-16; Joshua 24:18-22; Joshua 24:24. [Note: J. P. Lange, ed, Commentary on the Holy Scriptures, 2:187.]. They saw God's works and experienced His blessings, so it made sense for them to exclusively serve a God who had done so much for them. Pauline Epistles Israel served the LORD all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders who outlived Joshua, who had known all the works of the LORD which He had done for Israel. The twenty-fourth chapter describes a formal covenant renewal enacted at the site of Shechem for the purpose of getting a binding commitment on the part of the people of Israel to the written Word of God." General Epistles He made this his home and built an altar to Yahweh there ( Genesis 33:18-20), and later God moved him to Bethel ( Genesis 35:1-4) where he built another altar. At Shechem the same generation of Israelites that Joshua now addressed had pledged itself to the Mosaic Covenant shortly after it had entered the land ( Joshua 8:30-35). God routed Israel"s enemies for her by using various hornet-like terrors ( Joshua 24:12; cf. They had to remember that their God was holy and jealous (i.e, allowing no rival god in His peoples" affections). 24:3, 4 (twice), 5 (four), 6, 7, 8 (three), 10 (twice); 1:1,12,13)! Pentateuch Read more. You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. “Familiarity breeds contempt” is one old adage, but the problem here is not contempt so much as superficiality. All Israel— Namely, their representatives. Joshua 24:1. Deuteronomy 34:9)." Consequently they experienced God"s blessing more greatly than the previous generation and many generations that followed theirs did. Sin in the Camp (Joshua 7‐9) 6. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. We've enjoyed using other Wiersbe study guides before. Even Moses had to die outside the Land of Promise." Luke-Acts 2. Two of the nations that had come from Abraham were Israel and Edom ( Joshua 24:4). He evidently placed it with the written covenant itself. So I delivered you out of his hand. So Joshua let the people depart, each to his own This chapter concludes the life and reign of Joshua, in which we have, I. It was simply an oratorical device (i.e, polarization) to help the Israelites distinguish their choices and to make the right alternative more obvious. a. Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. Now all three were at rest within the borders of the Promised Land. b. Joshua then repeated his command to put away all idols, physical and mental, and to turn their hearts to follow Yahweh exclusively ( Joshua 24:23). Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the New Testament. -------------------- Even almighty, and can do that which is marvelous and surprising, and above the power of nature to effect. His godly influence was effectively communicated to and through the whole nation. a. Luke-Acts Only Joshua and Caleb brought good news back (Numbers 13). After this, Joshua died at the age of 110 and he was buried. The "ordinance" (right) was the record of the blessings Israel would enjoy as the fruits of her obedience. Jacob had buried his idols under an oak tree in Shechem, perhaps the same one ( Genesis 12:6-7; Genesis 35:2-4). He had the job of representing his whole house before God. The event may have taken place earlier when Joseph"s descendants received Shechem as their inheritance. Wisdom Literature Now it came to pass after these things that Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the LORD, died, being one hundred and ten years old. God also frustrated Moab"s hostility by turning Balaam"s oracles into blessings. Share this page using one of these tools: Email / username or password was incorrect! The "River" ( Joshua 24:2) is the Euphrates. It includes a preamble ( Joshua 24:1-2 a), historical prologue ( Joshua 24:2-13), stipulations for the vassals with the consequences of disobedience ( Joshua 24:14-24), and the writing of the agreement ( Joshua 24:25-28). " (Jos 24:16-18) The nation gives a great response; they also will serve the LORD. Evidently the writer included the record of the burial of Joseph"s bones here ( Joshua 24:32) because the Book of Joshua is a remarkable testimony to the faithfulness of God. Later, God said their sin I will remember no more (Jeremiah 31:34). c. Notice what is missing from God's review of Israel's history: Their failures are strangely forgotten. As a true leader, Joshua announced his commitment, and in so doing encouraged the people to follow his example. The Old Testament Therefore Joshua reminded them of the difficulties involved in following the Lord ( Joshua 24:19-20). 24 Then Joshua assembled all the tribes of Israel at Shechem. 2. 2. [Note: Clarence Macartney, The Greatest Texts of the Bible, pp74-75.]. I sent the hornet before you which drove them out from before you, also the two kings of the Amorites, but not with your sword or with your bow. This was the response Joshua wanted: a commitment, but made with full understanding of the consequences. A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. Abraham"s family members were idolaters in Mesopotamia, and we may safely assume that Abraham was too. But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD: Joshua, as a wise man, sees the situation sensibly - he makes the intelligent choice to say as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. We often want to "over-supernaturalize" the work of God. Major Prophets The New Testament We will all serve someone - either the devil (intentionally or not), or the LORD. God likes to tie up lose ends. Verse 24. Deuteronomy 33 is Moses' farewell speech, and Deuteronomy 34 tells of Moses' death and burial. "I" did such and such for you. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a Ironically, the minister of Moses brought the people to obey Yahweh, while Moses saw only the perpetual murmuring and rebellion of the people (cf. The class book is suitable for teens and up. And the people said to Joshua, "The LORD our God we will serve, and His voice we will obey!" Then Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel to Shechem, and summoned the elders, the heads, the judges, and the officers of Israel; and they presented themselves before God. Johannine Writings God recorded no moral blemish on the lives of either of these two remarkable men in Scripture. This is the summary of Joshua chapter 24, and this has been the summaries of the book of Joshua. [Note: Campbell, No Time ..., p142.]. Joseph had counted on God"s faithfulness in bringing the Israelites into the land and had asked that when that took place his descendants would lay his bones to rest there. Again the Israelites committed themselves to follow the Lord faithfully ( Joshua 24:24). The New Testament God now rewarded his faith. Yet, for us, this is the difficult part - staying faithful to God after we have received much blessing from Him; the ease that can come with blessing can be a subtle enemy of serving God in sincerity and truth. Wisdom Literature in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. You are witnesses … this stone shall be a witness: Joshua required that the covenant be confirmed by the testimony of two witnesses, the people and the stone. You have the words of eternal life. So Joshua said to the people, "You are witnesses against yourselves that you have chosen the LORD for yourselves, to serve Him." The people’s response in verses 17-18 demonstrates strength and unity. -------------------- And by this we are encouraged to count on the unfailing faithfulness of God.". Many people know of Joshua 24:15, may even have it memorized, but as an excerpt, lifted out of context as it were. It is often translated "forever" or "eternal," but this context shows its fluidity (semantic field). ", "The great need of most Christians is to learn that in themselves they simply, "When does God not spare (forgive)? - For even all the inhabitants of the country do faint because of us. All the tribes — By their representatives. b. JOSHUA’S FAREWELL ADDRESS AT SHECHEM, Joshua 24:1-24. -------------------- Then Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel to Shechem and called for the elders of Israel, for their heads, for their judges, and for their officers; and they presented themselves before God. [Note: Hess, p300. Entering the Promised Land (Joshua 3:1‐5:12) 4. “Far be it from us that we should forsake the Lord to serve other gods” were the people’s words of commitment. The New Testament God"s third great act for Israel was the Israelites" victory over the Amorites east of the Jordan ( Joshua 24:8-10). 1. Joshua’s “sermon” became a dialogue as the people responded verbally to him. They served Yahweh. Poetical Books Passwords should have at least 6 characters. Prophets GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point (Jos 24:1) Joshua speaks to the nation again, through its leaders. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Now therefore, fear the LORD, serve Him in sincerity and in truth: This was not a blind leap of faith. Exodus 23:28; Deuteronomy 7:20). Being one hundred and ten years old: Joshua dies at a ripe old age, and is buried in the land of his own inheritance. i. Jesus expressed the same kind of warning that following Him took total commitment in Luke 14:25-33. Cookie Notice: a. ", Joshua 24completes the book by giving the theological definition of the people of God. -------------------- Introduction to the Book of Joshua 1. On the basis of God"s great acts for them ( Joshua 24:14), Joshua appealed to the Israelites to commit themselves to Him anew (cf. God kept His word to Joshua, Joseph, Eleazar-and to all Israel. Then Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel to Shechem and called for the elders of Israel, for their heads, for their judges, and for their officers; and they presented themselves before God. And I ], "As Jacob selected Shechem for the sanctification of his house, because this place was already consecrated by Abraham as a sanctuary of God, so Joshua chose the same place for the renewal of the covenant, because this act involved a practical renunciation on the part of Israel of all idolatry. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. Jewish legends claim Abraham worshipped the true God from his youth, and have interesting stories about Abraham smashing all the idols in his father's idol shop, but we have no Biblical reason to believe they are true. [Note: Schaeffer, p213.]. "The great need of most Christians is to learn that in themselves they simply cannot be the people God wants them to be." GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Malachi 3:18 – And you will again see the distinction between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not. Throughout nine lessons you will s tudy the major themes and events of Israel’s conquest of the land of Canaan, as they gain possession of the land God promised to give to their patriarch, Abraham. The people confirmed their earlier decision ( Joshua 24:21), and Joshua reminded them that they were witnesses against themselves in the renewal of this covenant ( Joshua 24:22). God greatly used Joshua as He had used Joseph in delivering His people. i. b. With Explore the Bible, ... LEADER GUIDE: This final section provides optional discussion starters and suggested questions to help anyone lead a group in reviewing each section of the personal study. Joshua 24 – The Covenant Renewed A. Joshua remembers God’s great works on Israel’s behalf. And your eyes saw what I did in Egypt. Pentateuch Then I took your father Abraham from the other side of the River, led him throughout all the … GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point The Gospels For the LORD our God is He who brought us and our fathers up out of the land of Egypt: Significantly, their declaration is based on God's past dealings with them. As Israel"s history proceeded, the Israelites proved unfaithful to their promise to serve and obey the Lord wholeheartedly, as the following books of the Old Testament document. ", "For the Christian, regular presentation before God in worship is an essential feature of a life of faith (, "Joshua did not merely settle for a series of public admonitions in order to guide Israel after his death. [Note: Merrill, Kingdom of . This document has been generated from XSL (Extensible Stylesheet Language) source with RenderX XEP Formatter, version 3.7.3 Client Academic. The provision of Moses and Aaron, as well as the sending of the plagues, were special gifts then. Poetical Books The emphasis is clearly on God"s great acts for Israel. Joshua /. To Isaac I gave Jacob and Esau. "For the Christian, regular presentation before God in worship is an essential feature of a life of faith ( Hebrews 10:25)." [Note: Butler, p269. Minor Prophets Pauline Epistles The New Testament We also will serve the LORD, for He is our God: This is essentially the same attitude reflected by Jesus' disciples in John 6:66-69: Lord, to whom shall we go? But I delivered them into your hand. The stone had not literally heard all that had taken place that day ( Joshua 24:27), but it would remain in the same place from then on as a silent witness to the proceedings. Now all three were at rest, Joshua, Joseph, Eleazar-and to all Israel. Prophets -------------------- General Epistles The "statute" Joshua made was the written commitment of the people to obey the Law ( Joshua 24:26). Joshua 24thus marks the high point of Israel"s history, the full realization of her identity as people of God." The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, It shall therefore be a witness to you, lest you deny your God." The great care and pains he took to confirm the people of Israel in the true faith and worship of God, that they might, after his death, persevere therein. Bible Commentaries /. Joshua is speaking directly for YHWH (cf. And the people said to Joshua, "No, but we will serve the LORD!". Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. It was written in the lives of the leaders he influenced and the people he led. ... Bible Passage: Joshua 23-24 ... Ministry-To-Children.com helps you tell kids about Jesus by providing age-appropriate Bible study material and Sunday School curriculum – all 100% free online. Joshua 24:13 is a fulfillment of the above promise. We also will serve the LORD, for He is our God.". We really are not left the option of not serving anyone. Commentary on Joshua by John Calvin. Deuteronomy 31:27). As the generations pass, they are each challenged to conquer the land of blessing and promise that God has for them - and we will do it, as they pay close heed to our Joshua, to Jesus Christ. (Jos 24:15) Choose God or choose your alternative. First, in the case of Joshua 24:15, no less than any other famous passage of Scripture, the popularity of the verse can be counterproductive to its full significance. Now therefore, fear the LORD, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River and in Egypt. "Now therefore," he said, "put away the foreign gods which are among you, and incline your heart to the LORD God of Israel." ., p147.] He then dismissed the nation ( Joshua 24:28). 1. d. Inherent in Joshua's declaration is that he would serve the LORD alone. -------------------- So the people answered and said: "Far be it from us that we should forsake the LORD to serve other gods; for the LORD our God is He who brought us and our fathers up out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage, who did those great signs in our sight, and preserved us in all the way that we went and among all the people through whom we passed. We believe that God is the loving Father of all kids. This ceremony was very important to the Israelites because in it the whole nation reaffirmed its commitment to Yahweh as her God and to His covenant as her law. And if it seems evil to you to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. Be Strong and Very Courageous (Joshua 1) 2. Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. Biblical Commentary Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 THE CONTEXT: The last chapters (31-34) of Deuteronomy report the beginnings of the transfer of leadership from Moses to Joshua. Minor Prophets They need to be reminded that they are serving God under a covenant that promised they would be cursed for disobedience. "So we find throughout the entire book of Joshua an emphasis on choice-choice that makes a tremendous difference in history, for individuals, for groups, for future generations. And the LORD drove out from before us all the people, including the Amorites who dwelt in the land. Joshua 24:2-4 The fourth divine provision was the crossing of the Jordan River and the consequent victory over the Canaanites ( Joshua 24:11-13). b. The real success of, Joshua, however, probably lies in the fact that he was a Spirit-filled man (, "Joshua"s epitaph was not written on a marble gravestone. But I gave them into your hand, that you might possess their land, and I destroyed them from before you. The Old Testament Johannine Writings Thus the times of Joshua came to a close. The bones of Joseph, which the children of Israel had brought up out of Egypt, they buried at Shechem, in the plot of ground which Jacob had bought from the sons of Hamor the father of Shechem for one hundred pieces of silver, and which had become an inheritance of the children of Joseph. It can simply be a uniquely direct and spontaneous word from God. "ancient times" " 'Olam " must be interpreted in light of its context. This sequel to the Joshua 1-9 study portrays God's amazing faithfulness in keeping His promises. Joshua 4:24 "That all the people of the earth might know the hand of the LORD, that it [is] mighty: that ye might fear the LORD your God for ever." Johannine Writings "As Jacob selected Shechem for the sanctification of his house, because this place was already consecrated by Abraham as a sanctuary of God, so Joshua chose the same place for the renewal of the covenant, because this act involved a practical renunciation on the part of Israel of all idolatry." 24:17. You cannot serve the LORD, for He is a holy God: Joshua is not trying to discourage their faith, but trying to discourage a light commitment to following the LORD. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. Therefore, this was a binding covenant before God (Deuteronomy 19:15). (Jos 24:14) The challenge: serve God exclusively. Joshua here rhetorically ascribed human characteristics to the stone (i.e, personification) to reinforce the seriousness of the commitment the Israelites had made to Yahweh. olive groves which you did not plant.'". Put away the strange gods which are among you — Meaning those idols which they had either brought out of Egypt, or had taken in Canaan, and which some of them kept, contrary to God’s command, whether for the preciousness of the matter, or rather from some secret inclination to superstition and idolatry. -------------------- Joshua introduced what follows as the words of Yahweh, Israel"s God ( Joshua 24:2). 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