Joshua: The Captain of the Lord's Army on Earth
Detroit Fall Gathering (AKA The Football Challenge) 2010.
Classes
Class 1: Joshua: The Assistant
Joshua's faithful service as Moses' assistant shows how spiritual preparation in youth builds character for future leadership. Young people learn from Joshua's example of seeking God in the tabernacle, investing time in God's word to stand strong when responsibilities come.
Passages: Joshua 1, Exodus 33:7-11, Numbers 11:28, Deuteronomy 34
Class 2: Spy vs. Spy
The class discusses Joshua's struggle with leading Israel despite knowing their future disobedience, drawing parallels with Timothy's situation. It emphasizes the importance of faith, obedience, and perseverance in the face of difficulties, using examples from Joshua and Caleb's lives.
Passages: Deuteronomy 31:6, Numbers 13:27, Joshua 14:6, 2 Timothy 3:1
Class 3: Archaeology and Jericho
The class explores the archaeological evidence supporting the biblical account of Jericho's destruction, emphasizing the accuracy of the Bible. It covers the findings of various archaeologists and how they align with the biblical narrative, reinforcing faith in the text.
Passages: Joshua 2, Joshua 6