In the last chapter of Joshua, God’s love, protection, and power had taken hold of the hearts of the Israelites. As a result, they served God out of devotion and love.

Chapter 23 of the Book of Joshua will give us a portrait of Joshua’s last exhortation to his people to remain faithful and loyal to God.

The Lord has been faithful to the Israelites as they fought their battles and conquered the Promised Land. As the Israelites started to settle in the land of Canaan, the Lord affirmed to Joshua that he is advanced in years and there are still land to possess. Joshua chapters 13 to 19 will describe to us why Israel failed to posses all that God had promised.

Joshua and the Israelites have learned to trust the Lord wholeheartedly as they conquer the Promised Land. Because of their trust and obedience, the Lord allowed them to witness His power and protection that led to their victories.

In the story so far, the Israelites have everything going in their favor. Chapter 1 through 6 of the book of Joshua highlights their victories. Chapter 7 poses a different mood. Here for the first time, Israel suffered defeat.

In our study today, we will see that Joshua and the people of Israel had finally crossed the Jordan River to start their journey in following the will of the Lord. Let us observe and witness how the Lord guided them to victory.

As Joshua and the Israelites approach the Jordan River to enter the Promised Land, God’s presence, power, and purpose are once again revealed, and they are called to remember that his mission is ongoing.

God rewards faith with His salvation, even to the worst and guiltiest of sinners. In our study today, we will meet a woman of faith that is included in the “Hall of Faith” in Hebrews 11:31.

Happy New Year, brethren! Undeniably, the Lord has been good and faithful to each one of us in the year that has passed. Despite the challenges of Covid-19 for almost two years now, we have seen how the Lord protected and sustained and how He continues to bless us each day.