Great Chapters in the Bible - Joshua 1
There are many Great Chapters in the Bible . It helps if someone leads you to them, and helps you understand them. This is a series of Great Chapters in the Bible.
You may need to re-read each chapter many times to grasp it’s truths, but as you do, the wisdom of God’s Word will open to you, by His Spirit working in you.
If you have a question bmail me, or leave a comment. I will be using the comment sections to explain verses within each chapter.
Jos 1:1 Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ minister, saying,
Jos 1:2 Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel.
Jos 1:3 Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses.
Jos 1:4 From the wilderness and this Lebanon even unto the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and unto the great sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your coast.
Jos 1:5 There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Jos 1:6 Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them.
Jos 1:7 Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest.
Jos 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
Jos 1:9 Have not I commanded thee? 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.
Jos 1:10 Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying,
Jos 1:11 Pass through the host, and command the people, saying, Prepare you victuals; for within three days ye shall pass over this Jordan, to go in to possess the land, which the LORD your God giveth you to possess it.
Jos 1:12 And to the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to half the tribe of Manasseh, spake Joshua, saying,
Jos 1:13 Remember the word which Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, saying, The LORD your God hath given you rest, and hath given you this land.
Jos 1:14 Your wives, your little ones, and your cattle, shall remain in the land which Moses gave you on this side Jordan; but ye shall pass before your brethren armed, all the mighty men of valour, and help them;
Jos 1:15 Until the LORD have given your brethren rest, as he hath given you, and they also have possessed the land which the LORD your God giveth them: then ye shall return unto the land of your possession, and enjoy it, which Moses the LORD’S servant gave you on this side Jordan toward the sunrising.
Jos 1:16 And they answered Joshua, saying, All that thou commandest us we will do, and whithersoever thou sendest us, we will go.
Jos 1:17 According as we hearkened unto Moses in all things, so will we hearken unto thee: only the LORD thy God be with thee, as he was with Moses.
Jos 1:18 Whosoever he be that doth rebel against thy commandment, and will not hearken unto thy words in all that thou commandest him, he shall be put to death: only be strong and of a good courage.
Paul Gitto
This Chapter deals with God working with Joshua, to take over the leadership of the Children of Israel, after the death of Moses.
Jos 1:2 God told Joshua “Moses my servant is dead, now arise, go…” God wanted action in a positive direction. He did not wish for them to dwell in the past, but to move forward.
Jos 1:3 God had past tense given them, what they would have in the future.
Jos 1:4-5 God promises that no man will be able to stand before him. He promises to be with him, and will never fail or forsake him.
Jos 1:6 God exhorts Joshua to be strong and of a good courage.
Jos 1:7 Again be strong and very courageous to do God’s word.
Jos 1:8 God exhorts Joshua to stay focused on His Word, and meditate on it day and night, as well as live it.
Jos 1:9 Be strong and of a good courage, be not afraid nor dismayed, for God is with you wherever you go.
Jos 1:10-15 Joshua speaks to the Israelites.
Jos 1:16-18 The Israelites speak back. The Chapter ends with “Be Strong and of a Good Courage”
In order to succeed after a difficult change in one’s life, God gives us the clues to success.
Arise and go,take positive forward action. God has already made plans for you. You have nothing to fear.
Be Strong and courageous, knowing God is with you and will not forsake you.
Be Strong and courageous, and focus on His Word, don’t be afraid.
Be Strong and Courageous and live his Word, God is with you.
Be Strong and Courageous.
Lori Peters
Wonderful teachings, Paul. Let us hope that people will learn to be strong and courageous in the difficult times ahead. Thank you for leading us to these wise teachings. xx
Paul Gitto replied
You’re welcome Lori!
It’s been a pleasure to do these.
Anne Gitto
What I found to be very inspiring is- God tells Joshua to meditate on his word, day & night. This is a big key for me.
: To meditate— to focus one’s thoughts on: reflect on or ponder over: to plan or project in the mind: intend, purpose
So many thoughts we need to take control of & turn then toward God. Here we are encouraged to meditate on God’s word—day & night then as we act on them we will be prosperous & successful.
Joshua 1 is one of my favorites. Great Job.
Paul Gitto replied
Excellent point Anne!