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Joshua 1 · Grade 5

Strength for a New Season

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Joshua 1 marks the moment Israel moves from wilderness wandering to entering the promise. Moses my servant is dead, God tells Joshua, then immediately commands him to arise and cross the Jordan. The promise is not new; God reminds Joshua that He gave every place the sole of their foot would tread on, as He told Moses.

God's charge contains a repeated command and a repeated reason. Be strong and courageous appears in verses 6, 7, and 9. The reason is God's presence: As I was with Moses, so I will be with you. True success is defined by obedience: Joshua must meditate on the book of the law day and night and observe all that is written in it.

Joshua passes the charge on. The officers prepare the people, and the two and a half tribes east of the Jordan pledge to fight alongside their brothers. Their answer even echoes God's words to Joshua: Only be strong and courageous. In the New Testament, believers hear God's promise, I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you. So with good courage they say, The Lord is my helper (Hebrews 13:5-6).

Show What You Know

  1. In which verses does God say be strong and courageous?

  2. How is true success defined in this chapter?

  3. What do the eastern tribes pledge?

  4. What words do the people say back to Joshua?

  5. Where does the New Testament apply this promise to believers?

Crossword

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Across

  1. The servant of Yahweh who died.
  2. Don't be ____.
  3. The river Israel would cross.

Down

  1. Be ____ and courageous.
  2. This ____ of the law shall not depart from your mouth.

Think About It

  1. Courage in this chapter comes from God's presence, not from Joshua's own strength. How does that change the way you face fear?

  2. What would meditating on God's word day and night look like in your life?

Memory Verse

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 1:9 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being with me wherever I go. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How is being strong for God different from just being tough?
  • Who could you encourage this week with God's promise to be with us?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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