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Bob Utley · Citado em PreceptAustin
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Utley - The question is often asked, “Why could Moses not enter the Promised Land after being such a faithful, effective leader?” The reason is seen in Num. 20:12; 27:14; Deut. 3:26. One major theological truth again and again in the history books of the OT is that when God reveals to someone what to do, but they slightly change it, the result is judgment. God is no respecter of persons. When Moses publically disobeyed God, he reaped the consequences (Gal 6:7-8+, Hos 8:12). Hubbard - The brief opening report formula, “after the death of Moses,” signals that Joshua 1 picks up where Deuteronomy 34:1-12+ left off and pushes the story forward. {The phrase wayehiʾaḥare mot X (lit. “It was after the death of [proper name]”) introduces other significant transitions in Israel’s history (Jdg. 1:1 [Joshua]; 2Sa 1:1 [Saul]) cf. Ge 25:11.}. Although we presume a major canonical break between the books of Deuteronomy and Joshua, the narrative does not. Further, it reiterates that the chapter’s geographical setting remains that of Deuteronomy, the Israelite camp in the plains of Moab east of the Jordan River. The death of Moses leaves a leadership vacuum in Israel, so it is no surprise that the book immediately turns to a speech by Yahweh (Josh 1:1b)....The book of Joshua itself ends with three speeches by Joshua to various Israelite assemblies (Josh 22:2–5; Josh 23:1-16; Josh 24:1–15). Joshua 1:1–9 marks the first of many occasions on which Yahweh will address Joshua (Joshua 3:7; 4:1, 15; 5:9; 6:2; 7:10; 8:1, 18; 10:8; 11:6). But on only two occasions does the address amount to a speech—concerning ridding Israel of Achan’s sin (Joshua 7:10–15) and concerning Yahweh’s past great deeds for Israel (Josh 24:2–13). (NIVAC-Joshua) Gotquestions.org on servant of the LORD - Moses is repeatedly called the servant of the Lord: “And Moses the servant of the LORD died there in Moab, as the LORD had said” (Deuteronomy 34:5; see also Exodus 14:31; Numbers 12:7–8; Joshua 1:1–2; Nehemiah 1:7–8; Malachi 4:4). Significantly, Moses told the people that “the LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your fellow Israelites. You must listen to him” (Deuteronomy 18:15). This messianic prophecy was fulfilled in Jesus, who, like Moses, was “the servant of the Lord” but in an even greater way (see Acts 3:22 and Hebrews 3:3). That the LORD spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' servant (sharath), saying - Joshua is the first personal name in the Bible to incorporate God’s personal name, “Yahweh” (see Yehoshua). Joshua had been "walking in the footsteps" of Moses for 40 years, in effect being "discipled" for 40 years by Moses, one of the greatest figures in the Bible, and doing so without any recorded complaints or envying or jealousy. What does this say about the character of Joshua (that is a rhetorical question)? As alluded to earlier, although we do know exactly the age of Joshua, he is probably about 80-85 years old at this time. I am 75 and cannot imagine leading a military force into hostile territory! J Oswald Sanders - Isaac Stern, the famous musician, once said that of all the instruments in the orchestra, the second fiddle is the most difficult to master. But in this role Joshua displayed great virtuosity. But in this role Joshua displayed great virtuosity. He began his career as second to Moses, and as we shall see later he had no sooner been commissioned to succeed him that he was charged to surrender his command and become second to the new Commander-in-Chief of the Lord's army (Joshua 5:13-16). Not everyone has the stature to cheerfully accept demotion and be superseded in leadership. But Joshua would sooner be second-in-command of the Lord's army than commander-in-chief of his own . Few Christian leaders pass this test with flying colors as did Joshua . Jensen on the character of Joshua - No greater commendation of Joshua’s character was made than that made by God: “a man in whom is the Spirit,” that is, Joshua was filled with the Spirit (Num. 27:18+; cf. Deut. 34:9+). This determined everything else that he was. He feared God utterly, so that he expected Israel to be consumed whenever sin was harbored in the camp. His faith was deep, strong, pure, and enduring—a vital quality in making him the courageous general that he was, undaunted by impossible things. The spirit of obedience which he learned as a devoted follower of Moses was that which he rendered his Commander-in-chief, God, in the mighty tasks given him in Canaan. He was a great ruler, commanding the respect of all his subjects (Deut. 34:9), maintaining order and discipline, putting the worship of God central in the nation’s government, encouraging his people to press on to claim God’s best. He was also a great military leader (cf Ex 17:8-16+), using his God-given traits of wisdom, confidence, courage, and a spirit of challenge to manipulate his army in strategies that consistently led to triumph. And last but not least, Joshua was a humble man who thought highly of others and most gloriously of God. Such a man God was pleased to use. (Joshua- Everyman's Bible Commentary: Rest-Land Won) Joshua is a beautiful illustration of the importance and the power of discipleship wherein an older, more mature believer disciples a younger believer (Mt 28:19-20, 2Ti 2:1-2). Add to that the fact that God's Word says Joshua was described as a "Spirit filled" man in Nu 27:18+. And while Joshua had the written Word (cf Joshua 1:8), he experienced a personal encounter with Jehovah Who spoke to him directly. Having the written Word (inspired by God, penned by Moses) and the spoken Word, would have given Joshua double assurance that he was indeed God's man chosen to lead the people into the land to possess the promise. Charles Pfeiffer - While probably not “mouth to mouth” (Num 12:8), this revelation must have come almost immediately after Moses died, in order to maintain the continuity of God’s theocratic rule. The Lord gave Joshua four specific orders: (1) go over Jordan; (2) be strong ...; (3) cause this people to inherit; (4) observe to do according to all the Law. (Wycliffe Bible Commentary). Joshua's original name was Hosea (salvation) but in Nu 13:16+ we see a change in his name, Moses recording "These are the names of the men whom Moses sent to spy out the land; but Moses called Hoshea the son of Nun, Joshua (Yehoshua - "Yahweh is salvation"), which is the Septuagint is Iesous, the NT Name for Jesus!
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Utley - The term “Jordan” is from a word which means “descending” (yarad = to go down, descend). This river plunged almost 1,500 feet in just 80 miles. At this particular time of the year it was at flood stage (cf. Joshua 3:15). It was just as much an act of faith to cross this torrent as it was to have trust in God during the Exodus. Now therefore arise, cross this Jordan - Up! It was time to stop wandering and start winning, stop staggering and start possessing your possessions! This command sounds simple, but in Joshua 3:15+ we read "the Jordan overflows all its banks all the days of harvest" (and it is harvest time as they prepare to enter the Promised Land) and in some the crossing is up to one mile. The time had come. It was time to act! (THOUGHT - Has the time come for you to act?) THOUGHT (FROM ALAN CARR) - I look around me and I see Christians who are defeated; who struggle with sins; and who for all intents and purposes are wandering around in a spiritual wilderness. It does not have to be that way! God has a place of victory and He has promised us that we can live in that place of peace and blessing." Read and meditate on 2Cor 2:14+, Ro 8:37+, 1Cor 15:57+. "I believe with all my heart that God did not save you to see you defeated! Most of the time, we are defeated because we refuse to walk in victory! I believe there is a place of conquest for every child of God today that we can claim for our own and these next few verses tell us what we need to remember as we set out to claim our Canaan. By the way, the land God gave to Israel was about 300,000 square miles. They only claimed about 30,000 square miles of that. Of course, they were not limited to the 300,000. They were given as much as they were willing to claim, v. 3. The extent of their victory was only limited by their faith! The same is true with us!" (Read Mt 7:7+, 1Jn 5:14-15+). This command arise reminds me of the great hymn Rise Up O Men of God (Listen to this version -- Wow!!!) Coming out of Egypt pictures redemption, but going into Canaan pictures sanctification. Canaan pictures and illustrates the life of victory for the Christian. Canaan pictures to us the fullness of the believer's life, the victory that we have in the Lord Jesus Christ --Adrian Rogers (He preached 33 messages on the book of Joshua!) Matthew
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Utley explains that the prohibitive charge do not turn from it to the right or the left - This phrase (ESSENTIALLY) reflects the Hebrew words for “sin,” which were always a deviation from the standard (i.e., God Himself). The Hebrew term “righteousness” is literally “a measuring reed.” All the terms for sin in Hebrew, and to some extent, followed by the terms for sin in Greek, mean “a deviation from the standard” or “crookedness” or “perverseness” or “falling short.” (ED: AND ALL DEPICTED BY THE PHRASE TURNING TO RIGHT OR LEFT) God Himself is the standard! The phrase turning to the right or the left (used in a moral/ethical sense) is repeated several times in the Old Testament - Dt. 2:27, Dt 5:32; Dt 17:11, 20; Dt 28:14; Josh 1:7, Josh. 23:6; 2Ki 14:19, 2Ki 22:2; 2Chr 34:2; Pr 4:27 Be careful (guard, observe, watch) (08104) shamar means to keep, watch, preserve, to guard, to be careful, to watch over, to watch carefully over, to be on one. The first use of shamar in Ge 2:15 is instructive as Adam was placed in the garden (a perfect environment) and was commanded to "keep" it which in the Septuagint is translated with phulasso (which is used to translate many of the OT uses of shamar) which means to guard like a military sentinel would at his post. Clearly Adam did not do a good job at "keeping" the garden safe from intruders! And because of this failure he was cast out of the garden and angels stationed to "guard (Lxx = phulasso) the way to the tree of life" so that he would not eat of it (Ge 3:24). After Cain murdered Abel he answered God "Am I my brother’s keeper?” (Ge 3:24) Shamar is used 6 times in the seven verses of Psalm 121 and most notable is our Keeper (3b "He who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, He who keeps Israel Will neither slumber nor sleep. 5 The LORD is your keeper; ...7 The LORD will protect you from all evil; He will keep your soul. 8 The LORD will guard your going out and your coming in From this time forth and forever.: see commentary) Shamar in Joshua - Jos. 1:7; Jos. 1:8; Jos. 6:18; Jos. 10:18; Jos. 22:2; Jos. 22:3; Jos. 22:5; Jos. 23:6; Jos. 23:11; Jos. 24:17; Adrian Rogers - Now, the third thing I want you to notice: Not only is there a possession to possess, and not only is there a promise to plead, but, therefore, there is a person to prepare. Notice Joshua 1:7. Now, we have said that God gives the victory, and there's nothing we can do to get the victory; God already gives it to us. And yet, there this verse that tells us that we've got to be strong, we've got to be courageous, and we've got to be obedient. And, we say, "Now, Pastor, those are exactly the three things I'm not. I'm not strong; I'm weak. I'm not courageous; I'm a coward. And, I'm certainly not obedient; I turn from the right and the left—all the time, to the right and the left. I just don't obey the Word of God like I ought, so how can I be—how is God asking me—little ole' me, little ole' weak me—to be strong, and to be courageous, and all of these things? Well, look. Joshua was flesh and blood, just like you. And, here's the secret—are you listening? Everything God demands of you, God supplies for you. Every command is a promise. Behind every command of God is the omnipotent power of God to carry out that command. You see, God doesn't want you to be strong in your strength. God doesn't want you to be bold in your strength. God doesn't want you to be obedient in your strength. You see, you have to understand verse 7 in the light of verse 5, where our Lord, here, is—and, in verse 6, where our Lord is—saying, "I'm going to be with you. I'm going to strengthen you. I will not leave you." And, because of that, He tells us to be strong. Do you understand? It's not my strength. It's His strength in me. Did you know that weak people can choose to be strong? Did you know that you can have strength by a choice? Did you know that cowardly people can choose to be bold? Did you know that disobedient people can literally, actually choose to be obedient? But, there is a person to prepare; and, if you think that you're going to sit idly by, then you're wrong. Victory is God's doing. God gives us victory, and then, God promises us victory. But, not only is there a possession to possess, not only is there a promise to plead, there is a person to prepare. Are you, today, willing to say, "I will, by the grace of God, be strong; by the grace of God, I will be courageous; by the grace of God, I will be obedient"? There is a person to prepare. (Excerpt from sermon "Possessing Your Possessions" on Joshua 1:1-5, 7-9 - listen to full sermon on youtube) GEORGE BUSH Notes Critical and Practical on the Book of Joshua - Chapter 1 Review by Cyril Barber on George Bush - Bible students, whether laypeople or pastors, should eagerly acquire the writings of this fine biblical scholar and for their own edification and enrichment read what he wrote. (The Minister's Library - Vol 2 The Minister's Library - Vol 3) Only be thou strong and very courageous. The Heb. term her employed רק rak, only, clearly indicates that a condition is stated on which the promise of the foregoing verse shall be made good. This condition is the constant and rigid observance of the Divine command, an inflexible firmness in adhering to that code of precepts contained in the law of Moses. This he was incessantly to make the man of his counsel and the theme of his daily and nightly study. It was in this respect mainly that his courage and fortitude were to be evinced. A steadfast obedience to the mandates of Jehovah would require a stronger principle of courage, than his anticipated conflicts with the most formidable enemies. The important lesson which we hence learn is, that in nothing is there more scope for the display of the highest moral heroism than in daring, in all circumstances, to cleave steadfastly to the word of God as the rule of our conduct. It is in this chiefly that the fortitude of the Christian soldier is to evince itself. He is not only to fight, but to ‘fight lawfully,’ that is, in conformity to that system of Divine instructions contained in the Scriptures. From this he is never to deviate, nor to turn away his eyes. However difficult or self-denying its injunctions, he must obey them, and rather die than depart from them. In so doing he will find the promises fulfilled, and the Divine blessings imparted as truly and as signally as did Joshua himself in his arduous warfare. Which Moses my servant commanded thee. The particular commands of Moses here referred to are to be found in Deut. 5:32; 28:14, and 31:7, 8; and though originally delivered to all the congregation, yet here they are especially applied to Joshua, who, as leader, stood as the representative of the whole collective body of the people. Turn not from it to the right hand or to the left. Heb. אל תסור ממנו al tâsur mimmenu, turn not from him; i. e. from Moses; where his person stands for his writings. So our Saviour says, ‘If they hear not Moses and the prophets,’ i. e. the words of Moses. The metaphor is taken from a man’s pursuing a journey, who goes straight forward in the direct road, if he knows it, without turning aside into by-paths that lead he knows not whither. That thou mayest prosper. Or, Heb. תשכיל tashkil, mayest do wisely, mayest deal or behave understandingly. The primary and most usual sense of the original is, to direct one’s self wisely, to act with prudence and discretion, to be wise, intelligent, and thence secondarily, to prosper, to have good success. Thus 1 Sam. 18:14, ‘And David behaved himself wisely (משכיל mashkīl) in all his, ways; and the Lord was with him.’ These two senses of the word are so intimately connected, that it is often difficult to determine precisely which of them is intended in a given passage. This very uncertainty, however, proves it to be clearly intimated, in the native import of the term, that real prosperity and success in the affairs of life, is the result of a wise, discreet, and prudent course of conduct, and inseparable from it, and that it is vain to look for it from any other source. Those only can reasonably expect the blessing of God upon their temporal affairs, who make his word their rule, and conscientiously walk by it in all circumstances; and this is the way of true wisdom. Joshua 1:8 "This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success. This book of the law : De 6:6-9 11:18,19 17:18,19 30:14 31:11 Ps 37:30,31 40:10 Ps 119:42,43 Isa 59:21 Mt 12:35 Eph 4:29 shall not depart from your mouth Ps 1:2,3 Ps 19:14 Ps 119:11,15,97,99 Pr 2:1-5 3:1 Col 3:16 1Ti 4:14-16 so that you may be careful to do: De 5:29,32,33 6:1-3 Mt 7:21,24 28:20 Lu 11:28 Joh 13:17 14:21 Jas 1:22-25 Rev 22:14 See more In depth comments on Joshua 1:8 Joshua - Portrait of the Man God Uses - overview of Joshua's life Joshua 1 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Related Passages: Exodus 17:14+ Then the LORD said to Moses, “Write this in a book as a memorial and recite it to Joshua, that I will utterly blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven.” Deuteronomy 31:9-11; 24+ (THE BOOK OF THE LAW) So Moses wrote this law and gave it to the priests, the sons of Levi who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and to all the elders of Israel. 10 Then Moses commanded them, saying, “At the end of every seven years, at the time of the year of remission of debts, at the Feast of Booths, 11 when all Israel comes to appear before the LORD your God at the place which He will choose, you shall read this law in front of all Israel in their hearing.....24 It came about, when Moses finished writing the words of this law in a book until they were complete, Colossians 3:16+ (A NT PARALLEL TO JOSHUA 1:8) Let the word of Christ richly dwell (present imperative see our need to depend on the Holy Spirit to obey) within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. ONE OF THE KEYS TO SPIRITUAL VICTORY Note that God has already told Joshua to obey and now he is going to tell him how to obey! God has shown Joshua their possessions, told him to prepare and now gives him the plan for taking the gift of the land, the key to victory and possessing Israel's possession. Meditation upon the Word day and night is critical in the campaign against the powerful enemy forces - for Joshua this was the fierce godless Canaanites, but for believers it is the relentless attacks from the the godless world, the fallen flesh and the deceptive devil, all of which seek to steal, kill and destroy, seeking to prevent us from inheriting our promised life in Jesus. This book of the law A reference to Scripture, specifically the books of Genesis through Deuteronomy, written by Moses and available to Joshua (cf. Ex 17:14; Dt 31:9-11, 24). Meditate on it - To read with thoughtfulness, to linger over God’s Word. The parts of Scripture they possessed have always been the main spiritual food of those who served Him, e.g., Job (Job 23:12); the psalmist (Ps 1:1-3); Jeremiah (Jer 15:16); and Jesus (Jn 4:34). F B
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Utley has an interesting note on three days - This seems to be the period required for ritual purification (cf. Exod. 19:10–11) as well as time for preparation of food and for travel. It referred to the remainder of the day on which it was spoken and all of the next day and part of the succeeding day (cf. 3:2).
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Utley - Obedience was the key to covenant fidelity and military victory. The consequences of disobedience were terminal! Only be strong and courageous - And here the tribes are so committed that they even give Joshua two commands, the fourth time these commands have been given in Joshua 1. Be strong and courageous - 10x in 10v in the OT - Dt. 31:6; Deut. 31:7; Deut. 31:23; Jos. 1:6; Jos. 1:9; Jos. 1:18; Jos. 10:25; 1 Chr. 22:13; 1 Chr. 28:20; 2 Chr. 32:7 GEORGE BUSH Notes Critical and Practical on the Book of Joshua - Chapter 1 Review by Cyril Barber on George Bush - Bible students, whether laypeople or pastors, should eagerly acquire the writings of this fine biblical scholar and for their own edification and enrichment read what he wrote. (The Minister's Library - Vol 2 The Minister's Library - Vol 3 That doth rebel against thy commandment. Heb. אשר ימרה את פיך asher yamrëh eth pika, that doth rebel (against) thy mouth; i. e. the word or commandment of thy mouth. Perhaps in this they had an eye to what Moses had said respecting the Lord’s raising up a prophet like unto himself, and to whose word they were to hearken under the severest penalty, Deut. 18:18, 19. They might have supposed this prediction to be fulfilled in the appointment of Joshua as Moses’ successor, without knowing, at the same time, but that it might have an ulterior fulfilment at some subsequent period, in a yet more illustrious personage. Only be strong and of good courage. The original for ‘only’ (יק rak) might perhaps be better rendered ‘therefore,’ as it undoubtedly means, ch. 13:6, when speaking of the land that remained to be possessed. God promises to drive out the inhabitants, and therefore commands Joshua to divide it to the Israelites for an inheritance. DEVOTIONALS RELATED TO JOSHUA 1 Joshua 1:1-7 Much Trouble I will not leave you nor forsake you. —Joshua 1:5 A young boy named Riley started a fight with Avery on the school playground after a soccer match. The teacher broke it up, and both boys were sent to the principal’s office. Later, Avery said, “And of course, like always, we both got in trouble.” But he shared that he learned a lesson: “God is always with us, even if we get in as much trouble as this.” The nation of Israel was in big trouble. Yet the Lord promised the nation’s new leader: “I will not leave you nor forsake you” (Josh. 1:5). Joshua was taking over leadership of the Israelites after Moses’ death, just before they were to enter the Promised Land. Trouble was on the horizon with numerous military campaigns against their enemies coming up (Josh 8:3; 9:1-2). Without God’s presence, they couldn’t begin to acquire the land. Joshua had a strong faith in the Lord, as seen when he spied out the land of Canaan (Num. 14:6-9). But God graciously gave him the reminder as he took over the leadership role that he could be courageous because of His presence. He promises the same to His children today (Heb. 13:5-6). It’s a comforting lesson for God’s children of all ages to know: The Lord is always with us. Even when we’re in “as much trouble as this.” Dear Lord, we’re so thankful to be Your children, and that You’ll never leave us. Help us to hold on to that promise when trouble seems to threaten on every side. Amen. When troubles call on you, call on God. Joshua 1:1-9 Recipe For Success This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night . . . . Then you will have good success. —Joshua 1:8 Wrinkled noses and puckered lips—sometimes this is my family’s reaction to my cooking, especially when I’m trying something new in the kitchen. Recently, I had a breakthrough with a unique version of macaroni and cheese. I jotted down the ingredients and tucked the recipe away for future reference. Without that set of instructions, I knew the next batch would be a flop. Without God’s instructions, Joshua would have failed at leading the Israelites into the Promised Land. The first step was to “be strong and of good courage” (Josh. 1:6). Next, he was to continually meditate on the Book of the Law, and finally, he was to do everything it said. As long as Joshua followed the directions, God promised him “good success” (v.8). God’s “recipe for success” can work for us too, but His idea of success has little to do with money, popularity, or even good health. In the original Hebrew, “then you will have good success” means “then you will act wisely.” Just as God called Joshua to walk in wisdom, He wants us to “walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise” (Eph. 5:15). As we take courage in the Lord, feast on His Word, and obey Him, we have a recipe for godly success that’s better than anything we could cook up on our own. You will surely find at the journey’s end, Whatever the world may afford, That things fade away, and success is seen In the life that has served the Lord. —Anon. Obedience to God’s Word is the recipe for spiritual success. Joshua 1:1-9 His Part - Our Part "Arise, go over this Jordan...I will not leave you nor forsake you." - Joshua 1:2,5 Whenever the Lord assigns us a difficult task, He gives us what we need to carry it out. John