Outline of Joshua

THE BOOK OF JOSHUA

Chapter 1

I. The work of Joshua. Verses 1-9

A. This was the nature of his work. 1. Joshua was to led the people of God into the promised land. Verses 1-4 2. We are to lead the people of God into spiritual Canaan. Matt. 28:18-20 B. This was the motivation for his work. Verse 5 1. The Lord was with Joshua. Verse 5 2. The Lord will be with us. Heb. 13:5-6 C. This was the essential for his work. Verse 6-8 1. Joshua was to be strong in the Lord. Verse 6, Eph. 6:10-13 2. Joshua was to obey the complete law of God. Verse 8, John 5:39 D. This was the success of his work. Verse 9 1. The Lord had commissioned Joshua. Verse 9 2. The Lord has commissioned us. Romans 8:31 II. The Obedience of Joshua. Verses 10-18 A. This was the proof of his obedience. Verses 10-11 1. Joshua obeyed the word of the Lord. Verses 10-11 2. We should obey the word of the Lord. Romans 16:16-18 B. This was the reasons for his obedience. Verses 12-15 1. Joshua believed the promises of God. Verses 12-15 2. We should believe the promises of God. 2 Peter 1:3-4 C. This was the effects of his obedience. Verses 16-18 1. Joshua was respected. Verses 16-18 2. We can be respected. 1 Cor. 11:1 Chapter 2

I. This faith of Rahab. Verses 1-22

A. This was the need for her faith. Verse 1 1. Rahab was a sinner. Verse 1 2. We are sinners. Romans 3:23 B. This was the work of her faith. Verses 2-7 1. Rahab hid the spies by faith. Verses 2-7, James 2:25 2. We must prove our faith by our works. James 2:18-20 C. This was the reason for her faith. Verses 8-10 1. Rahab had heard what the Lord had done. Verses 8-10 2. We can increase our faith in God by hearing what the Lord has done. Romans 10:17, 1 Cor. 10:11 D. This was the request of her faith. Verses 12-13 1. Rahab requested life for her loved ones. Verses 12-13 2. We should request life for our loved ones. 1 Tim. 2:1-4 E. This was the effects of her faith. Verses 14-22 1. Her request would be granted. Verses 14-22 2. Our request will be granted. Matt. 7:7, John 15:7 Chapter 3 I. The crossing of Jordan. Verses 1-6 A. This was the preparation to cross Jordan. Verses 1-2 1. The people prepared themselves to cross Jordan. Verses 1-2 2. We must prepare ourselves to cross the river of death. Heb. 9:27 B. This was the authority for crossing Jordan. Verse 3 1. The ark of the covenant was their authority for crossing Jordan. Verse 3 2. Our New Testament Covenant is our authority for crossing the river of death. Rev. 14:13 C. This was the tranquility of crossing Jordan. 1. The people would know how to cross Jordan. Verse 4 2. The people of God know how to cross the river of death. Phil. 1:21-24, Psa. 23 D. This was the blessings for crossing Jordan. 1. The people would receive unlimited blessings. Verses 5-6 2. The people of God will receive eternal life for crossing the river of death. 2 Cor. 5:1-4, Romans 2:7 II. The victory of life. Verses 7-17 A. This is the reason for the victory. Verses 7-8 1. The Lord was with Joshua. Verses 7-8 2. The Lord will be with us. Matt. 28:20, Heb. 13:5-6 B. This was the essentials of the victory. Verses 9-13 1. They were to hear the word of God. Verse 9, Romans 10:17 2. They were to believe in the living God. Verse 10, 2 Tim. 1:12 3. They were to obey the laws of God. Verses 11-13, James 2:10 C. This was the proof of the victory. Verses 14-17 1. The people were given a victory. Verses 14-17 2. We can be given a victory. 1 Cor. 15:57, Phil. 4:13 Chapter 4

I. The memorial. Verses 1-24

A. This was the nature of that memorial. Verses 1-6 1. The twelve stones would symbolize great truth. Verses 1-6 2. The New Testament church is our essence of great truth. Matt. 16:13-18 B. This was the purpose of that memorial. Verse 7 1. It would remain the Israelites of the great power of God. Verse 7 2. The Lord's supper is our memorial of the great power of God. 1 Cor. 11:23-29, 1 Cor. 15:1-4 C. This was the essentials for that memorial. Verses 8-18 1. The Israelites had to obey the laws of God. Verses 8-18 2. We must obey the laws of God. Eph. 2:19-22 D. This was the proof of that memorial. Verses 19-24 1. The Israelites were living witnesses that God had delivered them from slavery. Verses 19-24 2. Christians are living witnesses that God has delivered us from sin. 1 Peter 2:5 Chapter 5

I. The covenant of God. Verses 1-9

A. This was the source of that covenant. Verse 1 1. The Lord was the source of the law of Moses. Verse 1 2. The Lord is the source of the law of Christ. Heb. 8:6-13 B. This was the entrance into that covenant. Verses 2-6 1. The Israelites had to be circumcised. Verses 2-6 2. We must be baptized into Christ. Gal. 3:27, Romans 6:2-6 C. This was the effects of that covenant. 1. The Lord rolled away the reproach of Egypt. Verses 7-9 2. The Lord will forgive our sins. 2 Cor. 5:17 II. The Passover . Verses 10-12 A. This was the observance e of the Passover . Verse 10 B. This was the effects of that Passover . Verses 11-12 III. Joshua before the Lord. Verses 13-15 A. This was the anxiety of Joshua. Verse 13 1. Joshua asked, "Art thou for us, or for our adversaries?" Verse 13 2. We could ask, Art thou for us, or for our adversaries? Romans 8:31 a). We know that our adversary is great. 1 Peter 5:8 b). We know that our faith grows weak. Matt. 11:2-3 c). We know that our love grows cold. Rev. 3:15-16 d). We know that our hope feels insecure. Romans 4:18 B. This was the humility of Joshua. Verse 14 1. Joshua worshipped the Lord. Verse 14 2. We must worship the Lord. John 4:24 a). We must enter to worship. b). We must depart to serve. C. This was the obedience of Joshua. 1. Joshua obeyed the laws of God. Verse 15 2. We should obey the laws of God. Heb. 5:8-9 a). We must have holy conversation. 1 Peter 1:15-16 b). We must give God an holy service. Romans 12:1-2 Chapter 6

I. The promised victory. Verses 1-7

A. This was the fear of the victory. Verse 1 1. The people of Jericho feared the victory for God's people. Verse 1 2. The people of sin fear the powers of God. Heb. 10:26-31 B. This was the source of the victory. Verse 2 1. The Lord was the source of that victory. Verse 2 2. The Lord is our source for our victory. 1 Cor. 15:57 C. This was the method of that victory. Verses 3-5 1. Illustrate the instructions for that victory. Verses 3-5 2. Jesus is the way for our salvation. John 14:6 a). We must obey His gospel. 1 Cor. 15:1-4 b). We must be members of His church. Acts 2:47 c). We must live for Him. John 15:5 D. This was the essentials for that victory. Verses 6-7 1. The people were to obey the laws of God. Verses 6-7 2. We are to obey the complete laws of God. James 2:10 II. The victory. Verses 8-27 A. This was the conditions for the victory. Verses 8-11 1. The people couldn't mummer at their lot. Verses 8-11 2. We can't complain about our lot in life. 1 Cor. 10:10 B. This was the essentials for that victory. Verses 12-17 1. The people had to obey the complete law of God. Verses 12-17 2. We must obey the complete law of Christ. John 14:15 C. This was the hinderances for that victory. Verses 18-20 1. They could have taken of the accursed thing. Verses 18-20 2. We can partake of the accursed thing. 2 Peter 2:20-22 D. This was the effects of that victory. Verses 21-27 1. The people were given a complete victory. Verses 21-27 2. We will be given a complete victory. Rev. 2:10 Chapter 7

I. The sin of Achan. Verses 1-26

A. This was the reality of his sin. Verse 1 1. Achan transgressed the law of God. Verse 1 2. We have transgressed the law of God. Romans 3:23 B. This was the effects of his sin. 1. It brought about a defeat for Israel. VS 2-5 2. It brings about a sorrow for the people of God. 3 John 3 C. This was the concern of his sin. VS 6-15 1. It caused concern to the leader of Israel. Verses 6-9 2. It caused concern to the Lord. VS 10-15 D. This was the reasons for his sin. Verses 16-26 1. Achan saw, coveted, and took of the forbidden things. Verses 16-21 2. We sin when we are drawn away by our own lust. James 1:13-15 D. This was the punishment for his sin. Verses 22-26 1. Achan was stoned to death. Verses 22-26 2. We will be punished by the second death. Rev. 21:8 Chapter 8

I. The fall of Ai. Verses 1-29

A. This was the reason for her fall. 1. God was to bring judgment upon her. Verses 1-2 2. The Lord will bring us into judgment. 2 Cor. 5:10 B. This was the way of her fall. 1. She was to be ambushed. Verses 3-9 2. Death can come unto us from the whole scale of life. Romans 5:12 C. This was the preparation for her fall. 1. Preparation was made for her fall. Verses 10-17 2. Preparations are being made for our fall. Heb. 9:27 D. This was the cause for her fall. 1. She fell by the power of God. Verses 18-23 2. The sinners will fall by the power of God. Acts 5:39 E. This was the effects of her fall. 1. It was a complete fall. Verses 24-29 2. We can have a complete fall. Rev. 20:12-15 II. The establishment of the law of Moses. Verses 30-35 A. This was the purpose of the law. Verses 30-31 (To honor God.) B. The place of the law. 32 (It was written upon stones.) C. This was the scope of the law. Verses 33 (It was for the Israelites.) D. These were the essentials for the law. Verses 34-35 (It was to be known.) Chapter 9

I. The opposition to Israel. Verses 1-2

II. The subtlety of the Gibeonites. Verses 3-25

A. This was the reason for their subtlety. Verse 3 B. This was the nature of their subtlety. Verses 4-13 C. This was the effects of their subtlety. Verses 14-15 D. This was the exposure of their subtlety. Verses 16-21 E. This was the punishment for their subtlety. Verses 22-27 Chapter 10

I. The victory over the five Kings. Verses 1-27

A. This was the need for that victory. 1. The enemy was encamped before Gibeon. Verses 1-5 2. We must fight against the forces of evil. Gal. 5:17 B. This was the essentials for the victory. 1. The people of God were prepared to fight. Verses 6-7 2. We must be prepared to fight. 1 Tim. 6:12 C. This was the assurance of the victory. 1. The Lord assured his people of victory. Verses 8-11 2. The Lord assures his people of victory. 1 Cor. 15:57 D. This was the time for the victory. 1. The Lord gave them time for the victory. Verses 12-14 2. The Lord has given us a day for victory. 2 Cor. 6:1-2 E. This was the effects of the victory. 1. The wicked were destroyed. Verses 15-27 2. The wicked will be conquered. James 4:7-8 II. The victory over \the Canaanites. Verses 28-43 A. This was the reason for the victory. Verses 28-30 (The Lord was giving the victories.) B. This was the nature of the victory. Verses 31-32 (The wicked were being destroyed.) C. This was the completeness of the victory. Verses 33-42 (Joshua smote all the country.) D. This was the effects of the victory. Verse 43 (Joshua returned to Gilgal.) Chapter 11

I. The battle at the waters of Merom. Verses 1-9

A. This was the nature of this battle. 1. It was planned rebellion against God. Verses 1-5 2. We can plan rebellion against God. Psa. 10:4-11 B. This was the encouragement for this battle. 1. The Lord would give Israel a victory. Verse 6 2. The Lord will give us a victory. 1 Cor. 15:57, Romans 8:37, Phil. 4:13 C. This was the effect of this battle. 1. The enemies of god was conquered. Verses 7-9 2. We can overcome the powers of sin. 1 Cor. 10:13, 2 Peter 3:9 II. The battle of Hazor. Verses 10-14 A. This was the reason for the battle. 1. It was time to destroy that wicked city. Verse 10 2. There will come a time for the sinners to be judged. Heb. 9:27 B. This was the effects of that battle. 1. The wicked was punished. Verses 11-14 2. The wicked will be punished. Gal. 6:6-9 III. The work of Joshua. Verses 15-23 A. This was the reason for his work. 1. Joshua was commanded by the Lord. Verses 15 2. We are commanded by the Lord. Phil. 2:12 B. This was the nature of his work. 1. Joshua took the whole land for the Israelites. Verses 16-23 2. We should take the whole world for Christ. Matt. 28:18-20 Chapter 12

I. The conquest of Moses. Verses 1-6

A. This was the nature of his conquest. Verses 1-5 (East of Jordan.) B. This was the effects of his conquest. Verse 6 (Two kings defeated.) II. The conquest of Joshua. Verses 7-24 A. This was the nature of his conquest. Verses 7-8 (West of Jordan.) B. This was the effects of his conquest. Verses 9-24 (Thirty one kings defeated.) Chapter 13

I. The unconquered land. Verses 1-7

A. This was the scope of the unconquered land. Verse 1 B. This was the boundary of the unconquered land. Verses 2-6 C. This was the work for the unconquered land. Verse 7 II. The boundary of the inheritance. Verses 8-33 A. The inheritance of Reuben. Verses 8-23 B. The inheritance of Gad. Verses 24-28 C. The inheritance of the half tribe of Manasseh. Verses 29-33 Chapter 14

I. The allotment of the tribes. Verses 1-5

A. This was the reason for this allotment. Verse 1 (An inheritance) B. This was the manner for this allotment. Verse 2 (It was done by lots.) C. This was the effects of that allotment. Verses 3-5 (It was accomplished.) II. The success of Caleb. Verses 6-15 A. This was the cause of his success. Verses 6-8 1. Caleb believed in the Lord. Verses 6-7, Mark 9:23 2. Caleb completely followed the Lord. Verses 8, Romans 12:1-2 B. This was the motivation for his success. Verse 9 1. Caleb was promised an inheritance. Verse 9 2. We are promised a spiritual inheritance. 1 Peter 1:3-4 C. This was the reasons for his success. Verses 10-11 1. The Lord had blessed his life. Verses 10-11 2. The Lord can bless our lives. 1 Tim. 4:8, Romans 14:7-9 D. This was the assurance for his success. Verse 12 1. Caleb believed that the Lord would be with him. Verse 12 2. We should believe that the Lord will be for us. Phil. 4:13 E. This was the effects of his success. Verses 13-15 1. Caleb had rest from war. Verses 13-15 2. We can have rest for our souls. Matt. 11:28-29, Rev. 14:13 Chapter 15

I. The inheritance of Judah. Verses 1-63

A. The borders of Judah. Verses 1-12 B. The portion for Caleb. Verses 13-20 C. The cities of Judah. Verses 21-63 Chapter 16

I. The borders for Ephraim and Manasseh. Verses 1-4

II. The inheritance for Ephraim. Verses 5-10

Chapter 17

I. The Inheritance of Manasseh. Verses 1-18

A. The reason for his inheritance. Verses 1-2 B. The portions of his inheritance. Verses 3-6 C. The border of his inheritance. Verses 7-13 D. The effects of his inheritance. Verses 14-18 Chapter 18

I. The apathy of the Israelites. Verses 1-7

A. This was the reason for their apathy. Verse 1 1. They were happy when they set up the tabernacle at Shiloh. Verse 1 2. We are happy with our congregation of the New Testament church. Matt. 16:13-18, 1 Cor. 3:11 B. This was the scope of their apathy. Verse 2 1. They had not conquered the land. Verse 2 2. We have not conquered the world for Christ. Matt. 28:18-20 C. This was the rebuke for their apathy. Verse 3 1. You have not possessed the land. Verse 3 2. We have not turned the world upside down. Acts 17:1-7 D. This was the cure for their apathy. Verses 4-7 1. Go and conquer the land. Verses 4-7 2. We need to save the lost souls. John 4:35, Ezek. 3:18-19 II. The inheritance of the Israelites. Verses 8-28 A. This was the reason for their inheritance. Verses 8-9 (They obeyed Joshua.) B. This was the manner of their inheritance. Verse 10 (Joshua cast lots for them.) C. This was the inheritance of Benjamin. Verses 11-28 Chapter 19

I. The inheritance for the Israelites. Verses 1-51

A. This was the inheritance for Simeon. Verses 1-9 B. This was the inheritance for Zebulun. Verses 10-16 C. This was the inheritance of Issachar. Verses 17-23 D. This was the inheritance for Asher. Verses 24-31 E. This was the inheritance for Naphtali. Verses 32-39 F. This was the inheritance for Dan. Verses 40-48 G. This was the inheritance for Joshua. Verses 49-51 Chapter 20

I. The cities of refuge. Verses 1-9

A. This was the need for those cities. Verses 1-2 1. Those cities were to be appointed. Verses 1-2 2. The New Testament church is our appointed kingdom of refuge. Luke 22:20-30 B. This was the reason for those cities. Verses 3 1. Those cities would be a place of refuge from the avenger of blood. V 2 2. The New Testament church is our placed of refuge from the avenger of our blood. Acts 2:47 a). The devil is a murderer. John 8:44 b). The devil; will devour us. 1 Peter 5:8 C. There were the essentials for those cities. Verses 4-6 1. They were to be filled with dwellers. Verses 4, James 4:7-8 2. They had to give protection. Verse 5, John 10:27-28 3. They had to remain in the cities. Verse 6, Eph. 5:25-27 D. The results of those cities. Verses 7-9 1. They were conveniently located. Verses 7-9 2. The New Testament church should be conveniently located. Matt. 28:18- 20 Chapter 21

I. The inheritance of the Levites. Verses 1-45

A. This was the reason for their inheritance. Verses 1-3 (It was the Lord's will.) B. This was the nature of their inheritance. Verses 4-8 1. The inheritance of the Kohathites. Verses 4-5 2. The inheritance of the Gershon. Verse 6 3. The inheritance of the Merari. Verses 7-8 C. This was the cities of their inheritance. Verses 9-42 D. This was the effects of their inheritance. Verses 43-45 (The Lord gave them the land.) Chapter 22

I. Obedience. Verses 1-6

A. This is the evidence of their obedience. Verses 1-3 1. Those people proved their obedience. Verses 1-3 2. We must prove our obedience. Luke 6:46 B. This was the blessings of their obedience. Verse 4 1. Those people were given rest for their obedience. Verses 4 2. We are promised rest for our obedience. Matt. 11:28-30, Rev. 14:13 C. This was the way of their obedience. Verse 5 1. Those people were to be fully dedicated. Verse 5 2. We must be fully dedicated. Matt. 22:36-40 D. This was the effects of their obedience. Verse 6 1. Those people were blessed. 2. We will be blessed. 1 Tim. 4:8 II. The inheritance for Manasseh. Verses 7-8 A. The place of their inheritance. Verse 7 B. The blessings of their inheritance. Verse 8 III. The altar. Verses 9-34 A. This was the place of the altar. Verses 9-10 (By Jordan.) B. This was the reaction to the altar. Verses 11-20 (The Israelites made an inquiry.) C. This was the purpose of the altar. Verses 21-29 (It was to be a witness.) D. This was the effects of the altar. Verses 30-34 Chapter 23

I. Serving the Lord. Verses 1-16

A. This was the reason for serving the Lord. Verses 1-3 1. The Lord fought for the Israelites. Verses 1-3, Num. 14:14 2. The Lord will fight for us. Heb. 13:5-6 B. This was the way of serving the Lord. Verses 4-13 1. The Israelites were to keep the laws of God. Verses 4-6, James 2:10 2. The Israelites were to keep themselves from idolatry. Verse 7, Col. 3:5 3. The Israelites were to cleave unto the Lord. Verses 8-11, James 4:7-8 4. The Israelites were not to have mixed marriages. Verses 12-13, Eph. 6:1- 4 C. This was the effects of serving the Lord. Verses 14-16 1. The Lord would bless the Israelites for their services. Verses 14, Romans 8:32 2. The Lord would punish the Israelites for their rebellion. Verses 15-16, Gal. 6:6-9 Chapter 24

I. The providence of God. Verses 1-13

A. This was the nature of his providence. Verses 1-2 1. The Lord is longsuffering in his providence. Verses 1-2 2. The Lord is longsuffering with us. 2 Peter 3:9 B. This was the purpose of his providence. Verses 3-4 1. The Lord formed a great nation from the children of Abraham. Verses 3-4 2. The Lord can form a great nation from Christians, the children of Abraham. Gal. 3:27-29, 1 Peter 2:9 C. These are the blessings of his providence. Verses 5-15 1. The Lord delivered Israel from oppression. Verses 5-7, 1 Peter 5:10 2. The Lord protected the Israelites from evil intentions. Verses 8-10, 1 Cor. 10:13 3. The Lord gave the Israelites the land of Canaan for an inheritance. Verses 11-13, Matt. 6:33, Phil. 4:19 II. Serving the Lord. Verses 14-28 A. This is the challenge to serve the Lord. Verses 14-15 1. This was a great challenge for the Israelites. Verses 14-15 2. We have a great challenge to serve the Lord. Matt. 6:24 B. This was the need to serve the Lord. Verses 16-18 1. The Israelites realized that they needed to serve the Lord. Verses 16-18 2. We should realize that we need to serve the Lord. Romans 6:16-18 C. This was the reasons for serving the Lord. Verses 19-20 1. The Lord would punish the Israelites for their rebellion. Verses 19-20 2. The Lord will punish us for our rebellions. Gal. 6:6-9 D. This was the essentials for serving the Lord. Verses 21-24 1. The Israelites had to obey the laws of God. Verses 21-24 2. We must obey the laws of God. Luke 6:46 E. This was the evidence of serving the Lord. Verses 25-28 1. The Israelites were living evidence of their service to God. Verses 25-28 2. Each Christian is living proof of his service to God. 2 Cor. 3:2, Gal. 2:20 III. The death of Joshua. Verses 29-33 A. This was the reality of his death. Verse 29 B. This was the effects of his death. Verses 30-31 1. The Israelites buried him in Mount Ephraim. Verse 30 2. The Israelites served the Lord for a while after his death. Verse 31 C. This was the history of Israel after his death. Verses 32-33

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