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Joshua 19 · Grade 5

Serving Before Receiving

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Joshua 19 completes the division of the land with six lots: Simeon, Zebulun, Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Dan. Simeon's inheritance was carved out of Judah's, since the portion of the children of Judah was too much for them. Dan's border went out beyond them, for the children of Dan went up and fought against Leshem, took it, and called Leshem, Dan, after the name of Dan their forefather.

Then comes a quiet detail: So they finished distributing the land for inheritance by its borders. The children of Israel gave an inheritance to Joshua the son of Nun among them. According to Yahweh's commandment, they gave him the city which he asked, even Timnathserah in the hill country of Ephraim. Joshua, who led every battle, received his land last.

The chapter ends as it began, with God at the center. The land was distributed by lot in Shiloh before Yahweh, at the door of the Tent of Meeting. In the New Testament, Jesus says, whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant (Matthew 20:26). Joshua's example points to that same humble greatness.

Show What You Know

  1. Why was Simeon's inheritance carved out of Judah's?

  2. After whom did Dan name Leshem?

  3. Which city did Joshua ask for?

  4. Where was the land distributed by lot?

  5. What New Testament verse speaks of greatness through serving?

Crossword

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Across

  1. So they ____ dividing the land.
  2. One of the last tribes to get land.

Down

  1. He got his city last.
  2. His land was in the middle of Judah.
  3. Dan renamed this city.

Think About It

  1. Joshua received his reward last. What does that teach about how leaders should act?

  2. Where can you serve others before thinking of yourself?

Memory Verse

“According to Yahweh’s commandment, they gave him the city which he asked, even Timnathserah in the hill country of Ephraim; and he built the city, and lived there.”

Joshua 19:50 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for teaching me to serve. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How does Joshua show humble leadership?
  • Why does Jesus say the great must be servants?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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