Matthew 1:18-25 — Virgin Conception of Jesus Christ
THE VIRGIN CONCEPTION IN FULFILLMENT OF OT PROPHECY AS CONFIRMED BY ANGELIC REVELATION WAS ESSENTIAL TO CHRIST’S ULTIMATE MISSION AS JESUS AND INCARNATE PRESENCE AS IMMANUEL
Matthew 1:1-17 — Genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham
THE HISTORIC JESUS FULFILS ALL THE GENEALOGICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROMISED MESSIAH, THE SEED OF ABRAHAM, WHO WOULD SIT ON THE THRONE OF DAVID
Joshua 24:1-33 — Decision Time — As for Me and My House . . .
CONSIDERATION OF COVENANT HISTORY SHOULD PROMPT RENEWAL OF COVENANT COMMITMENT
Joshua 23:1-16 — Joshua’s Farewell Charge: Stay Faithful to the Lord
STAY FAITHFUL IF YOU WANT TO ENJOY GOD’S PROMISED BLESSINGS
Joshua 22:1-34 — Dismissal of Eastern Tribes back to Their Homes While Resolving Potential Crisis of Unity
CORPORATE UNITY CAN EASILY BE THREATENED BY MISUNDERSTANDINGS DESPITE SIGNIFICANT MISSION SUCCESSES
Joshua 21:43-45 — Concluding Summary of God Keeping His Land Promise to Israel [Theme Verses for Joshua]
GOD’S FAITHFULNESS TO HIS LAND PROMISE TO ISRAEL IS TO BE CELEBRATED (IN ITS IMMEDIATE CONTEXT ALTHOUGH NOT IN TERMS OF ESCHATOLOGICAL FULFILLMENT)
Joshua 21:1-42 — Designation of the 48 Levitical Cities = Crowning Act of Distribution
GOD FULFILS HIS PROMISE OF SUPPORT FOR THE MINISTERING LEVITES WITH DESIGNATED CITIES FROM EACH OF THE TRIBES
Joshua 20:1-9 — Designation and Proper Utilization of the 6 Cities of Refuge
GOD IN HIS MERCY ESTABLISHED 6 CITIES OF REFUGE FOR THOSE WHO COMMITTED UNINTENTIONAL MANSLAUGHTER
Joshua 18:1 – 19:51 — Territory of Remaining 7 Tribes
GOD PUTS HIS PEOPLE EXACTLY WHERE HE INTENDS FOR THEM TO PROSPER AND TO SERVE HIM EFFECTIVELY
Joshua 16:1 – 17:18 — Territory of Joseph: Ephraim and Manasseh
COMPROMISE AND COMPLAINING NEVER ADVANCE GOD’S KINGDOM AGENDA – STRIVE TO APPROPRIATE YOUR INHERITANCE IN CHRIST
Joshua 15:1-63 — Territory of Judah
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE TRIBE OF JUDAH IS REFLECTED IN THE PROMINENCE GIVEN TO THE ALLOTMENT OF HER TERRITORY
Joshua 14:1-15 — Distribution of Canaan Begins with Rewarding Caleb with the Hill Country of Hebron
YOU CAN COUNT ON PROMISED REWARDS FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE