What time of Joshua's life was upon him? vs. 1
What still needed to be done? vs. 1
Land still remained to be possessed from the Philistines and the Geshurites (vs. 2) ... the kings of the Philistines, the land of the Canaanites and all of Lebanon (vs.3-5) .... and more ...Who would drive them out from before the sons of Israel? vs. 6
What did He ask Joshua to do beforehand? vs. 6
Who was he to apportion the land to for an inheritance? vs. 7
What about the other 2 and the other half-tribe? vs. 8-12
Who did the sons of Israel "not" dispossess who continued to live among them? vs. 13 - Name 2
The tribe of Levi was not to receive an inheritance. What was the inheritance given them? vs. 14, vs. 33
Moses gave an inheritance to Reuben. (vs.15-23) ... Who did Israel kill during this time? vs.22
Review the lessons on Balaam and state why he is a significant character in the history of Israel. Use a concordance if you need to.
Moses also gave an inheritance to Gad on the east side of the Jordan. (vs.24-28). Some of the places we recognize of his inheritance are the cities of Gilead and half the land of Ammon. He received the rest of King Sihon's kingdom, who was king of Heshbon with the Jordan as a border.
When Moses gave the half-tribe of Manasseh their portion (vs.29-31), whose kingdom did he receive and how many cities in all? vs. 30
Note: Remember "Gilead". It will be the scene of the battle between Gideon and the Midianites. It will be the home of the prophet Elijah. It became famous for its spices and healing balm.
Jeremiah 8:22 – "Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then is there no healing for the wound of my people?"
Where were theses territories which Moses apportioned beyond the Jordan at Jericho on the east side of the Jordan?
In the plains of _______ (vs.32)
Why did Moses not give an inheritance to the tribe of Levi? vs.33 (also vs. 14)
Applications:
Joshua is advanced in age, and his work is almost complete. The remaining chapters of the book is the legal document of the descriptions of land that the other 9 and 1/2 tribes will receive in the land of promise.
We will see once they are all distributed and the people are dwelling securely on the land, Joshua will die at the age of 110. Before he goes to join Moses and others in heaven, he is passing on the responsibilities of the land, the worship, and the commandments to the people so that they will continue to live long on the land. He is preparing them to serve.
How does this compare to what Jesus said to His own before His death?
John 12:23-27
John 13:3-5
John 13:12-15
John 13:31-35
John 14:9-21
John 14:23-27
John 15:8-17
John 16:1-7
What work was to be continued after the resurrection of Jesus before His ascension to the Father?
Matthew 28:18-20
Mark 16:11-16
Luke 24:44-47
John 21:14-17
We saw in Joshua 13:1 that there was still much land to be possessed that had not been yet. How does this compare to Jesus' statements in the verses below?
John 4:34,35
Just as the Lord was the one who chose the land and distributed it among the tribes, the Holy Spirit chooses us, dwells in us, and distributes gifts among us for the service of the body of Christ (the church). Comment on the following verses:
Romans 12:4-13
1 Corinthians 12:4-11
Ephesians 4:4-8
Read the parable Jesus gave of the talents in Luke 19. We have been left with a stewardship over the Lord's kingdom on earth and we each have a portion and a place to serve in it. Wherever we have been planted, we must discover where the Lord wants our service and bloom there.
Read Luke 19:11-27
Why did Jesus tell them this parable? vs. 11
Where did the nobleman go and what did he receive? vs. 12
How many minas (1 = 100 days' wages) did each of the 10 servants receive from the nobleman? vs. 13
What did he want them to do with the minas while he was gone? vs. 13
How did the citizens feel about the nobleman? vs. 14
What did the majority of the people "not want" the nobleman to do? vs. 14
What did the nobleman do concerning the 10 servants that were each given a mina when he returned again? vs. 15
What result did the first servant have for his investment of his mina (gift)? vs. 16
What did the nobleman (master) say to him? vs. 17
What result did the second servant have for his investment of his mina (gift)? vs. 18
What did the master say to him? vs. 19
Another came up with a handkerchief where he had buried his mina (gift) and gave it back to the nobleman. What was his opinion of the nobleman? vs. 20,21
What did the master say to him? vs. 22,23
What did the master tell the bystanders to do? Who got the gift that the person did not want for himself? vs. 24
How did the bystanders feel about this? vs. 25
What did the master say about those who have more and do well with them? vs. 26
What about those who has a gift, but doesn't value it or use it for the kingdom? vs. 26
What happened to the enemies who did not want him to rule over them? vs. 27
How can you apply this parable to the free gift of salvation and the gifts that come with it to serve the Lord's kingdom?
Give your summary thoughts:
Every Christian should be praying to the Lord of the Harvest and be a contributor to the Master's work on earth in sharing the Gospel as well as serving the Church. Where is your place? How can you determine to find out if you do not know. What are your plans for this coming year?
Summarize this lesson and post a prayer if you would.
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