The book of Joshua begins with the ascendancy of Joshua the son of Nun to leadership in Israel after the death of Moses. He leads the Israelites into the land of Canaan after 40 years of wandering in the Sinai wilderness and then in conquering the land through the decree and help of God. The land is then divided up as an inheritance to the 12 tribes of Israel. Finally, before his death, Joshua reviews the history of God’s working in the nation and encourages the Israelites to live in faithful obedience to God and His law.
Our study of Joshua will take us through many exciting and miraculous details of the book, as well as investigations of some interesting and sometimes puzzling theological and practical questions that affect our lives today.