Lesson 1:
Joshua – Leader in the Conquest of Canaan
Module 4. The Period of the Conquest } Timeline: Year 1406 - 1375 BC } Joshua 1 - 24
“Vision & Teaching of Fernando Jiménez”
1. 📖 Introduction & Context
After the death of Moses, Joshua (Yehoshua – “The LORD is salvation”) became God’s chosen leader to bring Israel into the land promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. His leadership marked the transition from wandering in the desert to possessing the land of Canaan.
The conquest was not merely a military campaign — it was the unfolding of God’s covenant promises. Victories such as Jericho, Ai, and the battles of the southern and northern coalitions demonstrated that success came not by human strength, but by obedience and divine intervention.
Joshua’s mission was twofold: conquer the land and establish Israel in covenantal faithfulness. The book of Joshua ends with a divided land and a renewed covenant, a testimony to God’s faithfulness and Israel’s responsibility.
2. 🕰 Timeline
Biblical History
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2489 AM – Joshua begins leadership and conquest.
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2598 AM – Completion of major conquests (approx. 1494 BC).
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1406 BC – Israel crosses the Jordan
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1406–1400 BC – Major military campaigns (Jericho, Ai, South & North)
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1400–1385 BC – Remaining resistance subdued; tribal boundaries defined
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1385–1375 BC – Land fully apportioned; cities of refuge & Levitical cities established
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1375 BC – Death of Joshua; transition toward Judges
World History
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1500 BC – Egyptian New Kingdom at its height (Thutmose III).
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1400 BC – Canaanite city-states (Hazor, Jericho, Megiddo) thrive.
3. 🎯 Learning Objectives
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Understand Joshua’s role as the God-appointed leader for Israel’s conquest.
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Explore how obedience and divine intervention secured Israel’s victories.
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Reflect on God’s faithfulness in fulfilling His promises and the spiritual lessons of conquest and inheritance.
4. 📖 Right Exegesis – Teaching to Correct
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The conquest was not Israel’s triumph of military genius: it was God’s sovereign act fulfilling His promises (Josh 21:43).
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Jericho’s fall was not magic or ritual: it was obedience to God’s command (Josh 6:2–5).
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“Herem” (total destruction) was not cruelty but divine judgment on persistent sin and idolatry (Deut 9:5; Josh 6:17).
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Joshua’s call to be “strong and courageous” was not mere human bravery: it was grounded in God’s abiding presence (Josh 1:9).
✅ Correct teaching: The conquest is a picture of God’s people entering into His promises — by faith, obedience, and divine power, not human achievement.
5. 📜 Grammatical & Linguistic Context (Key Hebrew Words)
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Yehoshua – “The LORD is salvation,” Joshua’s name and mission (Josh 1:1).
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Nachalah – “Inheritance,” the land as covenant gift (Josh 13:1).
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Herem – “Devoted to destruction,” divine judgment on Canaanite idolatry (Josh 6:17).
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Oz – “Strength/Courage,” God’s command to Joshua (Josh 1:6).
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Berit – “Covenant,” God’s binding promise fulfilled in the land (Josh 23:16).
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Chesed – “Mercy/Faithfulness,” God’s loyalty to His word and people.
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Tzaddik – “Righteous,” describing Joshua’s faithful leadership.
6. 📖 Bible References
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Joshua 1:9 – “Be strong and courageous… for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
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Joshua 6:2 – “See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands.”
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Joshua 21:43 – “So the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their ancestors, and they took possession of it and settled there.”
7. 📝 Homework / Revision
Part A – Visuals
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Map of the Conquest of Canaan (Jericho, Ai, southern & northern campaigns).
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Diagram of tribal inheritance divisions.
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Illustration of Jericho’s fall.
Part B – Quiz (5 Questions)
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What was Joshua’s primary mission after the death of Moses?
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How did Jericho fall, and what does this event teach about obedience to God?
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What is the meaning of “Herem” and why was it applied to Canaanite cities?
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How did God fulfill His covenant promises through the conquest?
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In what way does Joshua’s leadership foreshadow Christ as the true deliverer?
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Lesson 2:
The Fall of Jericho and the Victories in Canaan
Module 4. The Period of the Conquest } Timeline: Year 1406 - 1380 BC } Joshua 1 - 24
“Vision & Teaching of Fernando Jiménez”
1. 📖 Introduction & Context
After crossing the Jordan, Israel faced its first decisive challenge: the fortified city of Jericho. God gave Joshua precise instructions — march around the city for seven days, blow the trumpets, and shout. This act of obedience led to the miraculous fall of Jericho’s walls, proving that the battle belonged to the LORD. The victory at Jericho was followed by the conquest of Ai, the southern coalition led by the king of Jerusalem, and the northern coalition led by Hazor.
Through these victories, Israel subdued seven nations (Canaanites, Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, Jebusites, Girgashites), fulfilling the promise made to Abraham centuries earlier.
The lesson demonstrates that obedience to God, faith in His power, and purification of the people (as seen after Ai’s initial defeat) were essential for victory.
2. 🕰 Timeline
Biblical History
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2489 AM – Fall of Jericho
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2510 AM – Completion of main conquests in Canaan
World History
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1500–1400 BC – Rise of Canaanite city-states (Jericho, Hazor, Megiddo).
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Egyptian New Kingdom controls influence in the region.
3. 🎯 Learning Objectives
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Understand the fall of Jericho as God’s miraculous intervention through Israel’s obedience.
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Explore the victories at Ai and the southern and northern coalitions as part of God’s plan to give Israel the land.
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Reflect on God’s role as the divine warrior who fights for His people and the spiritual principle of trusting His strategies over human strength.
4. 📖 Right Exegesis – Teaching to Correct
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Jericho’s collapse was not a natural earthquake but a supernatural act of God in response to obedience (Josh 6:20).
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Israel’s defeat at Ai was not due to lack of strength but because of sin in the camp (Josh 7:11) — purity mattered as much as strategy.
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The conquest of Canaan was not Israel’s ethnic aggression, but divine judgment on nations steeped in idolatry and corruption (Deut 9:5).
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God’s command “Do not fear or be discouraged” (Josh 8:1; 10:25) shows that victory rests on His power, not human courage alone.
✅ Correct teaching: The conquest reveals God as the true warrior and king, calling His people to holiness, obedience, and reliance on His power.
5. 📜 Grammatical & Linguistic Context (Key Hebrew Words)
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Yericho – Jericho, the first city conquered in Canaan.
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Herem – “Devoted to destruction,” total judgment upon Jericho (Josh 6:17).
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Keren – “Horn/Trumpet,” symbol of divine intervention through priestly obedience.
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Anav – “Courageous/Valiant,” God’s exhortation to Joshua (Josh 8:1).
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Amidah – “Stand firm,” Joshua’s call to leaders in battle (Josh 10:25).
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Natzach – “Victory/Eternity,” God’s enduring triumph over Canaan’s nations.
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Nachalah – “Inheritance,” the land as covenant gift to Israel.
6. 📖 Bible References
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Joshua 6:20 – “When the trumpets sounded, the people shouted, and at the sound of the trumpet, when the people gave a loud shout, the wall collapsed.”
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Joshua 8:1 – “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Take the whole army with you and go up and attack Ai.”
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Joshua 10:42 – “All these kings and their lands Joshua conquered at one blow, because the LORD, the God of Israel, fought for Israel.”
7. 📝 Homework / Revision
Part A – Visuals
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Map of Joshua’s conquests (Jericho, Ai, southern and northern campaigns).
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Diagram of the seven nations of Canaan to be subdued.
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Illustration of Jericho’s walls falling.
Part B – Quiz (5 Questions)
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What strategy did God command for the fall of Jericho, and what does it teach about obedience?
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Why was Israel initially defeated at Ai, and what lesson does this provide?
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Who were the main coalitions (south and north) that Joshua defeated, and how did God intervene?
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What does the term Herem mean, and how was it applied to Jericho?
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How do these victories demonstrate God’s faithfulness to His covenant with Abraham?
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Lesson 3:
The Division of the Promised Land
Module 4. The Period of the Conquest } Timeline: Year 1406 - 1380 BC } Joshua 1 - 24
“Vision & Teaching of Fernando Jiménez”
1. 📖 Introduction & Context
After years of conquest, Israel finally stood ready to settle in the land promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Under Joshua’s leadership, the land of Canaan was divided among the twelve tribes, a process carried out by casting lots before the LORD at Shiloh. This was not merely an act of politics or geography; it was a covenantal act.
Each tribe received its inheritance (nachalah) directly from God, symbolizing His sovereignty and faithfulness. Caleb received Hebron as a reward for his unwavering faith. The Levites were given no territorial inheritance, but cities scattered among the tribes, highlighting their priestly role. Additionally, God established six cities of refuge, expressing His justice and mercy.
The division of the land represents the fulfillment of God’s promise, the consolidation of Israel as a nation, and a prophetic foreshadowing of the believer’s inheritance in Christ.
2. 🕰 Timeline
Biblical History
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2500 AM – Division of the Land
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2510 AM – Final distribution completed
World History
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1500–1400 BC – Canaanite city-states under decline.
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1450 BC – Egyptian New Kingdom dominates Levant trade routes.
3. 🎯 Learning Objectives
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Understand the division of the Promised Land as the covenantal inheritance of Israel.
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Explore the role of cities of refuge and the Levites as part of God’s design for justice and worship.
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Reflect on God’s faithfulness in fulfilling His promises and what inheritance means for believers today.
4. 📖 Right Exegesis – Teaching to Correct
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The land was not Israel’s by conquest alone, but by God’s sovereign gift (Josh 14:1–2).
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The casting of lots was not random chance but a sacred act, showing that the LORD determined every portion (Josh 18:10).
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The Levites’ lack of territorial inheritance was not a loss, but a reminder that “the LORD is their inheritance” (Josh 13:33).
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The cities of refuge were not loopholes for criminals, but divine provision of mercy and justice for accidental manslaughter (Josh 20:1–9).
✅ Correct teaching: The division of the land shows that God is both just and faithful, securing His people’s future and pointing forward to the eternal inheritance in Christ.
5. 📜 Grammatical & Linguistic Context (Key Hebrew Words)
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Nachalah – “Inheritance”: The land as God’s covenant gift (Josh 14:1).
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Goral – “Lot”: Method used to divide the land, symbolizing God’s decision (Josh 18:10).
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Ir Miklat – “City of Refuge”: Sanctuary for those guilty of accidental homicide (Josh 20:2).
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Kiryat Arba – “Hebron”: Caleb’s inheritance, later a significant city in Israel (Josh 14:13–15).
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Shiloh – Place where the Tabernacle was set and where lots were cast (Josh 18:1).
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Levi – “Levites”: Priestly tribe given cities rather than land inheritance (Josh 21).
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Shalom – “Peace”: The result of God giving Israel rest in their inheritance (Josh 21:44).
6. 📖 Bible References
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Joshua 14:1–2 – The inheritance of the land divided by Eleazar, Joshua, and tribal leaders.
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Joshua 18:10 – Joshua cast lots before the LORD at Shiloh.
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Joshua 21:43 – “So the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their ancestors, and they took possession of it and settled there.”
7. 📝 Homework / Revision
Part A – Visuals
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Map of the land division showing tribal territories.
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Diagram of the six cities of refuge.
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Illustration of Shiloh with the Tabernacle in place.
Part B – Quiz (5 Questions)
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How was the land divided among the tribes of Israel, and what does casting lots symbolize?
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What inheritance did the Levites receive, and what was its spiritual meaning?
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What purpose did the cities of refuge serve, and how do they reflect God’s justice and mercy?
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How did the division of the land fulfill God’s promise to the patriarchs?
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In what way does Israel’s inheritance point to the believer’s spiritual inheritance in Christ?
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Lesson 4:
Joshua & His Spiritual Challenge and Legacy
Module 4. The Period of the Conquest } Timeline: Year 1406 - 1380 BC } Joshua 1 - 24
“Vision & Teaching of Fernando Jiménez”
1. 📖 Introduction & Context
As Joshua’s life drew to a close, his concern was not military conquest but Israel’s covenantal faithfulness. Having led the people to possess and divide the land, Joshua called the tribes to gather at Shechem for a solemn renewal of the covenant. His words were both a testimony and a challenge: Israel must choose whom they would serve.
Joshua’s legacy is remembered in his bold declaration, “As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD” (Josh 24:15). His leadership combined courage, obedience, and an unwavering trust in God’s promises. Yet, his final speeches emphasized that Israel’s continued blessing depended on fidelity to God. The lesson of Joshua is clear: victories fade, but covenant loyalty endures.
2. 🕰 Timeline
Biblical History
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2510 AM – Joshua’s farewell and covenant renewal at Shechem
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2516 AM – Death of Joshua at 110 years old
World History
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c. 1490 BC – Late Bronze Age, Canaanite city-states in decline
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c. 1488 BC – Israel settled in tribal allotments, beginning period of Judges
3. 🎯 Learning Objectives
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Understand the spiritual legacy Joshua left to Israel at the end of his life.
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Explore the covenant renewal at Shechem as a call to exclusive devotion to God.
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Reflect on the challenge of Joshua for every generation: to serve the LORD in integrity and faithfulness.
4. 📖 Right Exegesis – Teaching to Correct
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Joshua’s leadership was not only military but deeply spiritual: he modeled obedience and dependence on God.
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The covenant renewal was not a formality, but a prophetic call for Israel to reject idolatry and cling to the LORD (Josh 24:14–15).
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Joshua’s famous declaration (“me and my house will serve the LORD”) was not private religion, but public covenant loyalty that shaped a nation.
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The stone set at Shechem was not superstition, but a memorial and witness of Israel’s pledge before God (Josh 24:27).
✅ Correct teaching: Joshua’s legacy is not only land conquered but hearts challenged to serve God faithfully — a legacy that remains a model for believers today.
5. 📜 Grammatical & Linguistic Context (Key Hebrew Words)
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Berit – “Covenant”: Renewal of Israel’s bond with God (Josh 24:25).
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Yir’ah – “Fear/Respect”: Reverent obedience called for by Joshua (Josh 24:14).
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Shalem – “Integrity/Wholeheartedness”: Serving God in sincerity and truth (Josh 24:14).
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Avodah – “Service/Worship”: To serve the LORD exclusively (Josh 24:15).
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Chesed – “Faithful Love”: God’s enduring loyalty to His people (Josh 23:3).
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Nachalah – “Inheritance”: The land tied to covenant fidelity (Josh 24:28).
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Zikaron – “Memorial”: The stone of witness at Shechem (Josh 24:27).
6. 📖 Bible References
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Joshua 23:6 – “Be very strong; be careful to obey all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, without turning aside to the right or to the left.”
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Joshua 24:14–15 – Joshua’s covenant challenge: “Choose this day whom you will serve … but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”
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Joshua 24:31 – Israel served the LORD all the days of Joshua and the elders who outlived him.
7. 📝 Homework / Revision
Part A – Visuals
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Illustration of the covenant renewal at Shechem.
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Map of Shechem and its central place in Israel’s history.
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Image of the memorial stone as a “witness” of Israel’s covenant.
Part B – Quiz (5 Questions)
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What was Joshua’s final challenge to Israel, and why was it crucial for their future?
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How did Joshua’s personal declaration (“me and my house will serve the LORD”) influence the nation?
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What role did the covenant renewal at Shechem play in Israel’s spiritual life?
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What does the memorial stone at Shechem symbolize in the covenant narrative?
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How can Joshua’s legacy of obedience and covenant loyalty be applied to believers today?
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