Questions and Answers
According to Joshua 1:1, who had just died?
Moses
According to Joshua 1:1, to whom did the Lord start speaking after the death of Moses?
Joshua the son of Nun
According to Joshua 1:1, who was Joshua's father?
Nun
According to Joshua 1:1, Joshua had been whose assistant?
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According to Joshua 1:1, who was Moses' assistant?
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According to Joshua 1:2, who had just died?
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According to Joshua 1:2, what did God want Joshua to do, in addition to going over the Jordan with the people?
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According to Joshua 1:2, what river did God want Joshua and all the people to cross?
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According to Joshua 1:2, who was supposed to go with Joshua when he went over the Jordan River?
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According to Joshua 1:2, after they crossed the Jordan River, where would they be?
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According to Joshua 1:2, which people were going with Joshua over the Jordan River?
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According to Joshua 1:3, what would Joshua need to do to get the land God was giving them?
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According to Joshua 1:3, what would be the reward Joshua would get for walking through the land?
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According to Joshua 1:3, who else had God promised to give every part of the land that had touched the sole of his feet?
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According to Joshua 1:4, what were the first borders of the Promised Land that God told Joshua?
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According to Joshua 1:4, from the wilderness to where?
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According to Joshua 1:4, after Lebanon, what was the next border of the Promised Land?
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According to Joshua 1:4, what was the name of the great river that was a border of the Promised Land?
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According to Joshua 1:4, God was giving Joshua all the land of what people group?
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According to Joshua 1:4, after the land of the Hittites, what was the last border of the Promised Land?
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According to Joshua 1:4, the Great Sea was what direction of the last border of the Promised Land?
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According to Joshua 1:4, the borders described were what?
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According to Joshua 1:5, who will be able to stand before Joshua?
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According to Joshua 1:5, how long did God say He would be with Joshua?
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According to Joshua 1:5, God said He would be with Joshua as He had been with whom?
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According to Joshua 1:5, God said that He would be with whom, as He had been with Moses?
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According to Joshua 1:5, I will not leave you nor forsake you.
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According to Joshua 1:6, God told Joshua to be what, and of good courage?
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According to Joshua 1:6, God told Joshua to be strong and of what?
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According to Joshua 1:6, what was the task that Joshua was supposed to do in the land which God swore to their fathers?
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Study Notes
Joshua 1 Overview
- Joshua succeeded Moses after his death, indicated in Joshua 1:1.
- The Lord spoke directly to Joshua, the son of Nun, guiding him forward post-Moses.
- Joshua served as Moses' assistant, showcasing a leadership transition.
God's Command to Joshua
- God affirmed the death of Moses and directed Joshua to take action (Joshua 1:2).
- Joshua was instructed to lead the people across the Jordan River into the Promised Land.
- The Israelites, referred to as "this people," were to accompany Joshua in their journey.
The Promised Land
- God promised the land would belong to Joshua and the Israelites, contingent upon their action (Joshua 1:3).
- The geographic boundaries of the Promised Land included:
- From the wilderness to Lebanon, extending to the Euphrates River.
- Included all land occupied by the Hittites as well.
- Extended to the Great Sea in the west.
God's Assurance to Joshua
- God reassured Joshua of His continued presence and support throughout his life (Joshua 1:5).
- No man would be able to oppose Joshua, underscoring divine backing.
- God's promise to Joshua paralleled His relationship with Moses, emphasizing loyalty and guidance.
Joshua's Charge
- Joshua was called to be strong and courageous in his leadership role, tasked with dividing the land among the Israelites (Joshua 1:6).
- The call for strength and courage was a recurring theme in God’s instructions, encouraging resolute leadership.
Key Themes
- Leadership transition from Moses to Joshua demonstrates continuity in God's plan.
- The explicit borders of the Promised Land signify divine intention and fulfillment of prior promises.
- The emphasis on strength and courage highlights the challenges Joshua would face and the support he would receive from God.
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