179 - Old Testament Survey - Joshua & Judges

This week we look for Christ in the books of Joshua and Judges. First, we consider major themes in each book.  Second, we consider how the New Testament interprets these book.  Finally, we consider some important implications of the text. Please listen, subscribe, and tell others who need to hear this!

 

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The Unfolding Mystery series by Lee Irons

Biblical Theology by Geerhardus Vos

The Unfolding Mystery by Edmund Clowney

Introduction to the Old Testament by Longman and Dillard

Kingdom Prologue by Meredith G. Kline

Outline of Joshua

1. Joshua as successor to Moses

1. 1. Joshua stood in heavenly council like Moses Ex. 24:13
   2. Commissioned by the Lord Deut. 31: 14-15
   3. Brought Word to people Joshua 3:9ff.
   4. Interceded for the people Joshua 7:7-9
   5. Leads them across divided sea Joshua Ch. 3
   1. Holy War against Canaanites Deut. 20:18-20 - intrusion
   2. The Land becomes holy ground Joshua 5:13-15
   3. Israel becomes unified Joshua 3:17; Ch. 22
   4. A nation under God’s law Joshua 23:1-8
   5. From the outside the conquest is successful, but…
2. Israel in Canaan

Structure of Biblical Authority by Meredith G. Kline

3. The inadequacies of the conquest

1. 1. The people let some Canaanites remain Joshua 9:1-15; 16:10; 17:12-13
   2. Retaining the land was conditional Joshua 24:19-28
   3. Unity fragile at best Joshua 22:10-12
   4. Death - never enjoying the inheritance Joshua 24:29-33
   5. Rahab more faith than Israel 
   1. “Joshua” Hebrew for Jesus (Savior) - Jesus a New Joshua!
   2. A new inheritance that cannot be taken away 1 Pet. 1:3-5; Rev. 21:1-2
   3. A better warrior that will eradicate God’s enemies Rev. 19:11-16
   4. A better unity that lasts John 17:22
   5. A real obedience to God’s law from the heart Heb. 8:10
   6. Joshua typifies post-Pentecost ministry of Christ - leading the Church to the Promised Land.
   7. Acts - the beginning of the New Covenant - through the gospel
   8. The fulfillment of Holy War is Second Coming Rev. 19
2. Looking to a better covenant

Episode 26 - Apologetics and the Canaanite Conquest