Israel’s demand for a king ends in Saul’s fall, while Jehovah’s anointed shepherd, David, waits in obedience. Man’s choice collapses; Jehovah’s choice stands.
The United Kingdom of Israel: Man’s Choice Versus Jehovah’s Choice
Joshua’s Farewell Exhortations (Joshua 23:1–24:33)
Joshua’s final exhortations call Israel to covenant loyalty, remembrance of Jehovah’s faithfulness, and wholehearted service to the one true God.
The Israelites Apportioning the Land (Joshua 13:1–22:34)
Joshua oversees Israel’s inheritance by lot before Jehovah—boundaries fixed, Levites placed, refuge cities set, and unity preserved across the Jordan.
The Israelite Conquest of Canaan (Joshua 5:13–12:24)
Joshua’s campaigns break Canaan’s power as Jehovah judges idolatry, saves believers like Rahab, and grants rest through obedience to His Word.
Crossing into the Promised Land (Joshua 1:1–5:12)
The leadership transition from Moses to Joshua underscores divine continuity, emphasizing covenant fulfillment, unity among tribes, Rahab's faith, and the miraculous crossing into Canaan.
Events on the Plains of Moab (Numbers 22:1–36:13)
From Moab’s plains Israel faces Canaan: Balaam’s oracles, Peor’s fall, census and laws, Midian’s judgment, and cities of refuge ready a holy nation.
Moses’ Final Blessing (Deuteronomy 32:48–34:12)
Moses blesses the tribes of Israel, views the Promised Land from Mount Nebo, and dies under Jehovah’s care, leaving Joshua to continue the covenant mission.
The Commissioning of Joshua, and Moses’ Song (Deuteronomy 31:1–32:47)
Moses commissions Joshua and delivers his prophetic song, affirming Jehovah’s justice, Israel’s coming apostasy, and the enduring power of the divine Word.
Jacob in Egypt (Genesis 46:1–47:31)
Jacob’s journey to Egypt reveals divine providence, Egyptian customs, and the preservation of Israel’s covenant identity.
Bible Background: Joseph in Egypt (Genesis 39:1–45:28)
Joseph rises from slavery to stewardship in Egypt, preserving life through godly wisdom and revealing Jehovah’s providence in Genesis 39–45.
