Joshua 1 {Joshua takes control}
After Moses died, God told Joshua that he was now in charge of taking the Israelites across the Jordan to the Promised Land. God encouraged Joshua multiple time, saying "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
But to the Reubenites, the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh, he reminded them of a promise God had made earlier to give them THIS land. Their wives and children could settle. However, the fighting men had to go along with everyone else to fight first and take possession of the Promised Land before they could return.
Joshua 2 {Rahab and the Spies}
A few men were sent out to spy on the land, especially Jericho. They stayed at the home of a prostitute named Rahab. The king of Jericho found out that there were spies and tried to ask Rahab to reveal them. Rahab protected the men and hid them.
She then told the men how everybody had heard they were coming and they were really really scared. They had heard the stories about how God had parted sea for them, etc. They knew the Israelites were coming and they were terrified. She asked that they show favor on her and her family since she showed favor to them.
They agreed, telling her to tie a scarlet cord on the door so that they would know not to harm her or her family.
She agreed and the men eventually reported back to the Israelites, “The LORD has surely given the whole land into our hands; all the people are melting in fear because of us.”
Joshua 3 {Crossing the Jordan}
Early the next morning Joshua told everyone to follow the ark of the covenant. God told Joshua to tell the priests who were carrying the ark to step into the water of the Jordan. Miraculously, the water stopped flowing and built up somewhere else upstream. The ground was dry and the Israelites crossed the river on foot.
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