Gary Dunker

Joshua: the Lord's Promise Fulfilled (God's Word for Today) Gary Dunker

Each study in the God s Word for Today series provides an in-depth exploration of a book of the Bible. Each session includes:
- background information on the book of the Bible, its author, audience, occasion, and purpose;
- learning experiences that promote exciting and challenging discussions;
- notes for leaders that answer questions, suggest a learning process, and provide additional information;
- discussion starters that help participants apply God s Word to their daily lives.

(11 sessions) Behind the historical details and the epic battles recorded in the Book of Joshua lies a covenant of grace, God s promise that He made with Abraham and his descendents forever. Although covering a time span of only about thirty years, the Book of Joshua points forward in time to another Joshua Jesus of Nazareth who s coming is significant forever. In both rite and event, Joshua both anticipates the fulfillment of Abraham s promise in Christ.

In this study you will learn:
- the importance of the land promised to Abraham and its connection to and fulfillment in the coming Messiah;
- the seriousness of sin as exemplified by the destruction of the great city of Jericho and of the inhabitants of Canaan;
- the sweetness of God s grace as shown to those finding sanctuary in the cities of refuge and especially to Rahab and her family.