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Joshua 8 (view passage online)
God reveals His wrath against unrighteousness because humanity suppressed His truth and created idols. In contrast to His wrath, God’s goodness leads people to repentance, and He judges all people according to the truth.
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Romans 10:1-13 (view passage online)
God counted Abraham’s belief as righteousness, showing that justification comes by faith apart from works. The promise comes through faith, making salvation available to all who believe, not only to those under the law.
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Joshua 7 (view passage online)
The commandment against coveting exposes our sin and our need for a savior. Godliness combined with contentment brings great gain. Through Christ, we can learn to be content in every situation.
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Joshua 5 (view passage online)
After Israel crossed the Jordan, God commanded the men to be circumcised, which rolled away the reproach of Egypt. They celebrated Passover and the manna stopped, signifying a new beginning for the nation. Our old life is similarly rolled away when we come to Christ.
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Romans 9:30-10:4 (view passage online)
God provides a righteousness apart from the law which comes through faith in Jesus Christ. All people have sinned, but God justifies us freely by His grace because Christ’s death satisfied God’s justice. This justification is available to everyone and establishes the law.
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Joshua 4 (view passage online)
God commands Israel to set up twelve stones to remember their miraculous crossing of the Jordan River. We too must remember God’s work in our lives through Christ and share it with others to strengthen our faith.
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Joshua 3 (view passage online)
Priests carry the ark into the Jordan River, stopping the waters so Israel can cross on dry ground. This event demonstrates God’s power and parallels our own journey from death to life through Christ, who goes before us.
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Joshua 2 (view passage online)
Christ acts as our kinsman redeemer, just as Boaz did for Ruth, buying us back from our slavery to sin. His blood pays the price to grant us freedom from sin, law, and death.
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Joshua 1:10-18 (view passage online)
A man of God actively flees worldly desires and instead pursues righteousness, godliness, faith, and love. He fights the good fight of faith and holds firmly to the promise of eternal life.
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Romans 9:1-6 (view passage online)
God’s sovereign plan for Israel shows that He has not cast away His people, as their rejection is not final. His gifts and calling are irrevocable, and He will save all of Israel in the end.