Josué 23

Josué 23

Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission Paul J Bucknell - Biblical Foundations for Freedom LAND ALLOTMENTS (Joshua 13-21) Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission Click charts to enlarge Charts from Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission JOSHUA A BOOK ON SPIRITUAL WARFARE and REST HOW TO POSSESS YOUR POSSESSIONS CONQUEST OF THE PROMISED LAND DIVISION OF THE PROMISED LAND CLOSE OF JOSHUA'S LIFE ACTION ALLOCATION APPEAL Josh 1:1-5:15 Josh 6:1-12:24 Joshua 13:1-21:45 Josh 22:1-24:33 WARLORDS IN CANAAN LANDLORDS IN CANAAN ENTERING CANAAN CONQUERING CANAAN DIVIDING CANAAN SECURING THE LAND SETTLING THE LAND Preparation Conquest Possession Consecration ca. 1 Month ca 7 Years ca. 18 Years See also more detailed Chart by Charles R Swindoll COMPARISON JOSHUA 23 & 24 JOSHUA 23 JOSHUA 24 TIME FUTURE PAST, PRESENT THEME GIFT OF LAND RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD DANGER TO AVOID MARITAL ENTANGLEMENT APOSTASY Joshua 23:1 Now it came about after many days, when the LORD had given rest to Israel from all their enemies on every side, and Joshua was old, advanced in years, the LORD had given rest Jos 11:23 Jos 21:44 Jos 22:4 Ps 46:9 old, advanced in years Jos 13:1 Ge 25:8 De 31:2 Related Passages: Deuteronomy 25:19+ “Therefore it shall come about when the LORD your God has given you rest from all your surrounding enemies, in the land which the LORD your God gives you as an inheritance to possess, you shall blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven; you must not forget. Joshua 24:29+ It came about after these things that Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the LORD, died, being one hundred and ten years old. Joshua 11:23 So Joshua took the whole land, according to all that the LORD had spoken to Moses, and Joshua gave it for an inheritance to Israel according to their divisions by their tribes. Thus the land had rest from war. Joshua 21:44 And the LORD gave them rest on every side, according to all that He had sworn to their fathers, and no one of all their enemies stood before them; the LORD gave all their enemies into their hand. Joshua 22:4 “And now the LORD your God has given rest to your brothers, as He spoke to them; therefore turn now and go to your tents, to the land of your possession, which Moses the servant of the LORD gave you beyond the Jordan. JOSHUA'S FAREWELL ADDRESS Recall the flow of Joshua... THE INVASION OF THE LAND - Joshua 1-5 THE SUBJECTION OF THE LAND - Joshua 6-12 THE DIVISION OF THE LAND - Joshua 13-22 CONCLUSION - Joshua 23-24 See Jensen's chart at top of page - he entitles Joshua 22-24 the (1) Close of Joshua's Life,(2) Consecration, (3) Appeal. Donald Campbell - The Book of Joshua ends with the old soldier saying farewell. His parting addresses were tinged with sadness, as are nearly everyone’s last words. They expressed the deep concern of Joshua who observed a growing complacency on the part of Israel toward the remnants of the Canaanites, an easy acceptance of joint occupancy of the land which was to have been exclusively theirs. With Israel’s enemies practically vanquished, Joshua knew well the danger of the people’s “letting down.” Before his departure from active leadership he felt compelled to warn them that continued obedience to God’s commands was essential to continued enjoyment of His blessing. Though some have suggested that these final chapters contain two reports of the same event, it seems better to view chapter 23 as Joshua’s challenge to Israel’s leaders, and chapter 24 as his charge to the people. (The Bible Knowledge Commentary) Cyril Barber introduces Joshua 23 - It is customary to treat with respect the last words of a loved one. The person who is dying is soon to be ushered into eternity, and their admonitions in light of special circumstances are designed to encourage us to persevere through life’s many vicissitudes. D. L. Moody was used of God to awaken people in the United States as well as in the United Kingdom to their need of Christ. Over his grave was inscribed the Scriptural promise: “He who does the will of God abides forever.” (ED: OF COURSE HE IS NOT TEACHING WORKS SAVE, BUT THAT WORKS SHOW ONE HAS A CIRCUMCISED HEART! - see "Circumcision of the Heart") Dr. Edward Payson, the well-known Congregational preacher, who came to faith in Christ after graduating from Harvard, and whose ministry saw thousands put their trust in Christ for their eternal salvation, encouraged those who remained behind with the words, “I am dying, but God will surely be with you.” And on his coffin was inscribed: “Remember the words which I spoke to you while I was present with you.”Leigh Richmond has been forgotten by succeeding generations of Christians. When he came to the end of his earthly pilgrimage he exclaimed, “It will be all confusion.” His wife asked him what would be confusion, and he responded, “The church! There will be confusion in the church.” His insight into what would happen in subsequent decades proved true. (Joshua: A Devotional Exposition) Don Anderson says in Joshua 23-24 "we are going to see two addresses made by Joshua, one in each chapter. The emphasis in chap. 23 is upon SEPARATION, and in chap. 24 on SERVICE." He outlines Joshua 23 as follows... THE WAITING GOD - Joshua 23:1-5 A. THE PRELIMINARIES - Joshua 23:1-2 B. THE PAST - Joshua 23:3- 4 C. THE PRESENT - Joshua 23:5 THE WAX, TO WIN - Joshua 23:6-11 THE WARNING - Joshua 23:12-13 THE WRAP-UP - Joshua 23:14-16 There is one thing that really stands out in this speech, and that is, the focus of Joshua's whole life is the Lo rd his God. Now it came about after many days When the LORD had given rest to Israel from all their enemies on every side - How "many day?" One estimate is that it took about 25 years (7 years conquering, 18 allotting the land - Bush below has about 20-21 years total). But see what Israel was to do according to (see Dt 25:19 above). Joshua recognized that now, since they had entered into rest and were enjoying prosperity and plenty, they would drift away from God. That is the story of human nature. It never changes. Rest describes a peaceful situation, one free from external threat and oppression, and untroubled within by conflict, famine or plague (cf Dt 3:20, 2Sa 7:1, 11, Dt 12:9-10; Dt 25:19; Jos 1:13; Heb 4:1-11). Rest implies secure borders, peace with neighboring countries and absence of threat to life and well-being within the land (1 Ki 5:4 = rest = "no adverary nor misfortune"; 1Ki 8:56).