ENTERINGThe

PROMISED LAND

• Throughout the 40 years of traveling the Israelites showed a lack of faith in God

• Even Moses had moments when his faith was weak

• Because of this, Moses would not enter the Promised Land

• Upon entering Moab, a land not far from Canaan, Moses told the Israelites that he was near death and reminded them of all God had done for them

• Moses appointed Joshua to lead the people into Canaan, and gave a blessing to each of the 12 tribes

• Moses went up Mount Nebo, where God showed him Canaan, the Promised Land- “This is the land that I swore to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob for their descendents…”

• Moses died on Mount Nebo; he was mourned by the Israelites, and is still remembered as a great prophet today

• Joshua became the leader of the Israelites. Moses had laid his hands on Joshua, an ancient gesture of blessing

• The name Joshua is the Hebrew name for Jesus

• This name means “God saves”

• Joshua led the people to the banks of the Jordan river

• Priests carried the Ark of the Covenant across the river

• There were people living in Canaan; they would not easily give up the land that had been promised to the Israelites

• The Israelites marched around the walled city of Jericho for seven days.

• On the seventh day, Joshua commanded the people to shout out; the walls collapsed and the Israelites stormed the city

• Under Joshua’s command, all the cities of Canaan were conquered

• A tent was set up in Shiloh to house the Ark of the Covenant

• This became the place of worship, and was a reminder of God’s presence among them

• Joshua divided the land among the Tribes of Israel

• Before he died, Joshua again reminded the people of all that God had done for them

• The people vowed service to the Lord and obedience to His voice