Joshua – Living As A Consistent Role Model

• Abraham – A Land, a Seed, a Blessing (Gen. 12:1-3)
• Abraham’s two grandsons, Esau and Jacob
• Jacob’s son, Joseph, became a great man
• After Joseph, Hebrews eventually became enslaved in Egypt
• Joshua, born in Egypt, firstborn of Nun (I Chron. 7:27)
• Survived the Passover
• Witnessed the other Plagues, and the miracle at the Red Sea
• Joshua soon began a long and close relationship with Moses (Num. 11:28)
• Imagine having Moses as a mentor! (Deut. 34:10)

• First military experience against Amaleks at Rephidim (Exod. 17:8-16)
• Victory came with God’s supernatural intervention
• Mountaintop Experience (Exod. 24:12-15)
• The Glory of the Lord (Exod. 33:9-11)
• At this point, Joshua had no idea he would lead the nation of Israel!
• Surveillance Mission (Numbers 13 & 14)
• Only Joshua and Caleb were faithful, opposing an entire nation
• The people tried to stone Joshua and Caleb
• A "Medal of Honor", Hoshea ® Joshua (Num. 13:8,16)
• Salvation ® The Lord is Salvation

#1) It takes time to become prepared to be a faithful leader of others.

#2) There is a unique balance between dependence on God and confidence in ourselves.

#3) We must begin to serve God now in order to be prepared for future responsibility.

For next week, read Joshua Ch. 1