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| + | ==Preamble, Joshua 24:1-2a== | ||
| + | *Where did Joshua assemble all the leaders? Why there? | ||
| + | **This was the place where Abraham first received the promise of God in Genesis 12:6-7 | ||
| + | **Jacob stopped at Shechem when he returned from Laban in Genesis 35:4 | ||
| + | **Joshua stopped in Shechem to build an alter and write the law of God on stone pillars in Joshua 8:30-35 | ||
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| + | *What headings or titles do our Bibles give to Joshua 24? | ||
| + | **We often refer to this as the Covenant at Shechem. In fact, the literary style of the chapter follows the form of a suzerainty (overlordship) treaty that was used by Hittite kings to obligate their vassal states to faithfulness and obedience. These treaties contained a preamble (v. 1-2a), historical prologue (v. 2b-13), stipulations and consequences (v. 14-24), and the final agreement (v. 25-28). Campbell argues that "The Mosaic Covenant established at Sinai was not an everlasting covenant; hence it needed to be renewed in every generation. That renewal was now transacted in a formal and impressive ceremony."<ref> Donald K. Campbell, “Joshua,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 1 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 369.</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Historical Prologue, Joshua 24:2b-13== | ||
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| + | *What historical examples are given? | ||
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| + | ==Stipulations and Consequences, Joshua 24:14-24== | ||
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| + | ==Final Agreement, Joshua 24:14-24== | ||
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Revision as of 15:59, 9 January 2019
Contents
Objectives
- Students will determine to choose God as the one they serve.
- Students will aim to eliminate all that might take the place of God in worship and obedience.
Introduction
- What are some of the most difficult choices a person might have to make?
Main Body
Preamble, Joshua 24:1-2a
- Where did Joshua assemble all the leaders? Why there?
- This was the place where Abraham first received the promise of God in Genesis 12:6-7
- Jacob stopped at Shechem when he returned from Laban in Genesis 35:4
- Joshua stopped in Shechem to build an alter and write the law of God on stone pillars in Joshua 8:30-35
- What headings or titles do our Bibles give to Joshua 24?
- We often refer to this as the Covenant at Shechem. In fact, the literary style of the chapter follows the form of a suzerainty (overlordship) treaty that was used by Hittite kings to obligate their vassal states to faithfulness and obedience. These treaties contained a preamble (v. 1-2a), historical prologue (v. 2b-13), stipulations and consequences (v. 14-24), and the final agreement (v. 25-28). Campbell argues that "The Mosaic Covenant established at Sinai was not an everlasting covenant; hence it needed to be renewed in every generation. That renewal was now transacted in a formal and impressive ceremony."[1]
Historical Prologue, Joshua 24:2b-13
- What historical examples are given?
Stipulations and Consequences, Joshua 24:14-24
Final Agreement, Joshua 24:14-24
Conclusions
- ↑ Donald K. Campbell, “Joshua,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 1 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 369.
