The Life and Times of Joshua

The book of Joshua records one of the most pivotal transitions in Israel’s history—the move from wilderness wandering into the inheritance of God’s promises. In this series, Brother John Martin explores the life and leadership of Joshua, drawing out timeless lessons of faith, courage, and obedience. Each class reveals how Joshua’s experiences foreshadow the greater work of Christ and how his challenges mirror our own as we seek to serve God faithfully in uncertain times.

I Will Never Leave Thee

The series begins with God’s charge to Joshua: “Be strong and of good courage.” This study reflects on Joshua’s unique calling as successor to Moses, his family background, and his role as a type of Christ. The lesson emphasizes God’s assurance of abiding presence, urging believers today to hold fast in faith even when facing weakness, opposition, and decline .

By Faith the Harlot Rahab

Rahab’s remarkable faith stands as a testimony of God’s grace to the outsider. This class highlights her courage, her protection of the spies, and her confession of Israel’s God. Rahab’s story, set against the unbelief of Israel’s wilderness generation, reminds us that true faith is seen in action and that God welcomes all who trust in Him, regardless of their past.

The Lord of All the Earth

At the crossing of the Jordan, Joshua proclaimed that “the Lord of all the earth” would go before His people. This study shows how the ark, carried by priests into the overflowing river, became a symbol of Christ’s work in leading us through death into life. The lesson explores the significance of the timing, the space commanded between the people and the ark, and the wonder of God’s power in opening the way.

God Is Able of These Stones

Joshua’s command to take twelve stones from the Jordan as a memorial is examined in this class. The stones symbolize new life raised up by God’s power, pointing to the transformation of believers into a holy nation. The study explores how Israel’s identity was not in natural descent but in covenant faithfulness, and how the cutting away of the flesh prepared them to serve God wholeheartedly.

The Fall of Jericho

This session considers the dramatic fall of Jericho as Israel’s first act of conquest. Far from being a military achievement, the victory came through obedience to God’s unusual command—to march in silence, sound the trumpets, and trust Him to act. The lesson stresses that success in spiritual battle comes not by might, nor by power, but by God’s spirit, and that victory belongs to Him alone.

The Valley of Trouble

The series concludes with the sobering account of Achan in the Valley of Achor. His covetousness brought ruin not only on himself but on the entire nation. This class warns against self-confidence and hidden sin, while also pointing to Hosea’s promise that the Valley of Trouble can become a door of hope. It is a powerful reminder of the seriousness of sin and the grace of God’s restoration.

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