1:1 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses aide:
1:2 Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to themto the Israelites.
1:3 I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses.
1:4 Your territory will extend from the desert to Lebanon, and from the great river, the Euphratesall the Hittite countryto the Mediterranean Sea in the west.
1:5 No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.
1:6 Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them.
1:7 Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go.
1:8 Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.
1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
1:10 So Joshua ordered the officers of the people:
1:11 Go through the camp and tell the people, Get your provisions ready. Three days from now you will cross the Jordan here to go in and take possession of the land the Lord your God is giving you for your own.
1:12 But to the Reubenites, the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joshua said,
1:13 Remember the command that Moses the servant of the Lord gave you after he said, The Lord your God will give you rest by giving you this land.
1:14 Your wives, your children and your livestock may stay in the land that Moses gave you east of the Jordan, but all your fighting men, ready for battle, must cross over ahead of your fellow Israelites. You are to help them
1:15 until the Lord gives them rest, as he has done for you, and until they too have taken possession of the land the Lord your God is giving them. After that, you may go back and occupy your own land, which Moses the servant of the Lord gave you east of the Jordan toward the sunrise.
1:16 Then they answered Joshua, Whatever you have commanded us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go.
1:17 Just as we fully obeyed Moses, so we will obey you. Only may the Lord your God be with you as he was with Moses.
1:18 Whoever rebels against your word and does not obey it, whatever you may command them, will be put to death. Only be strong and courageous!
Summary; Our Heavenly Father told Joshua to take care of the people of Israel. He also let Joshua know the land of Canaan was given as a gift to the children. Joshua 1:9 Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” The word of Our Heavenly Father is a good source of comfort and stregnth for help in any situation or challenge.
Closing Prayer; Heavenly Father we hope that this lesson helps people grow in faith. If they do not understand it that they ask the Holy Spirit to help them. We ask that they get stronger in faith by this chapter and any other chapter in this book. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.
Prayer of Salvation: Which is how you ask to become a child of Our Heavenly Father. Lord Jesus, I confess my sins and ask for your forgiveness. Please come into my heart as my Lord and Savior. Take complete control of my life and help me to walk in Your footsteps daily by the power of the Holy Spirit. Thank you Lord for saving me and I know you will answer my prayers. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
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