Theme

After the exodus of Israelites from Egypt, because of their unbelieving heart, the Israelites wandered in the wilderness for forty years and finally came back to the plain of Moab. At that time, under leadership of Moses the people arrived at the border of the promised land. After encouraging and blessing the people, Moses went up to MountNebo and died there, hence ending his working life. Later, Joshua succeeded the leadership to lead the people to enter into the promised land and to possess the lands.

Once Joshua received the laying of hands by Moses on his head (Num 27:22, 23), he was filled with the spirit of wisdom (Deut 34:9). He continued the unfinished task left behind by Moses. This book describes how Joshua led the people crossing the river, entering into Canaan, conquering the Canaanites, and distributing the lands to the people.

The theme of the book is “victory and possession of the lands.” From this book, every believer will learn how to live a victorious life and to inherit the spiritual kingdom in heaven.