Joshua - His Life and Works (1995)
Speaker: Maurie Beale Location: Texas Bible School Date: 1995 Topic: Joshua - His Life and Works Class 1 - Early Days Class 2 - A Parable of the Kingdom of God Class 3 - Fighting the Good Fight Class 4 - A Question of Consequences Class 5 - A Question of Communication Class 6 - Famous Last Words
Classes
Class 1: Maurie Beale - Joshua - His Life and Works - Class 1 - Early Days
The class explores Joshua's early life and faith, focusing on his role as Moses' servant and his faithful obedience despite challenges. It emphasizes the importance of perseverance and faithfulness in the face of unspiritual brethren and the development of leadership qualities through close contact with God's word.
Class 2: Maurie Beale - Joshua - His Life and Works - Class 2 - A Parable of the Kingdom of God
The class explores Joshua's leadership and the parable of the kingdom of God through the story of Rahab and the spies in Jericho. It emphasizes the importance of faith based on facts, foresight, and the symbolism of Jericho as a city of sin to be destroyed in the kingdom.
Class 3: Maurie Beale - Joshua - His Life and Works - Class 3 - Fighting the Good Fight
The class discusses Joshua's leadership and the significance of the circumcision of the Israelites before entering the Promised Land, emphasizing the importance of faith and obedience to God's commands. It also explores the miraculous siege of Jericho, highlighting the need for perseverance and separation from the world.
Class 4: Maurie Beale - Joshua - His Life and Works - Class 4 - A Question of Consequences
The class examines Joshua's northern campaign and the consequences of Israel's incomplete obedience in conquering Canaan, focusing on the tribes' failure to drive out the Canaanites and the resulting divisions and vulnerabilities.
Class 5: Maurie Beale - Joshua - His Life and Works - Class 5 - A Question of Communication
The class discusses the communication and agreement between Moses and the two-and-a-half tribes regarding their settlement east of the Jordan River, emphasizing the importance of positive communication and mutual understanding in ecclesial relationships. It highlights the need for obedience and cooperation in fulfilling communal responsibilities.
Class 6: Maurie Beale - Joshua - His Life and Works - Class 6 - Famous Last Words
The class covers Joshua's final words to the Israelites, emphasizing the importance of obedience, worship, and discipleship. Joshua encourages the people to remain faithful to God and warns them against the dangers of serving other gods.