And at that time I commanded Joshua: "Your own eyes have seen all that the LORD your God has done to these two kings. The LORD will do the same to all the kingdoms you are about to enter. And at that time I commanded Joshua:Moses prepared Joshua for the leadership he would soon assume, even as Moses faced exclusion from the land because of his disobedience at Meribah. Joshua had served beside Moses from the wilderness journey onward, leading Israel’s forces against Amalek and accompanying Moses on Sinai. The command established continuity under God’s authority: Israel’s future would not depend upon Moses’ presence but upon the LORD who had led them through him. Moses later publicly commissioned Joshua before the nation and charged him to be strong and courageous. Deu 31:7-8 Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him… “Your own eyes have seen all that the LORD your God has done to these two kings. Joshua had personally witnessed the defeat of Sihon king of Heshbon and Og king of Bashan, powerful Amorite rulers east of the Jordan. Their armies, cities, and territory had appeared formidable, yet the LORD gave Israel victory. Israel’s success did not rest in military strength or numerical advantage but in God’s faithfulness to His covenant promises. Joshua was to lead from remembered evidence of God’s power rather than from fear of the battles ahead. Num 21:21-35 Then Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites,… The LORD will do the same to all the kingdoms you are about to enter. The victories east of the Jordan were a pledge of the conquest awaiting Israel in Canaan. God had promised the land to Abraham and his descendants, and He would fulfill that promise by driving out nations whose iniquity had reached its appointed measure. Joshua would face fortified cities, organized armies, and entrenched kings, but the same LORD who defeated Sihon and Og would go before Israel. Past deliverance gave solid ground for confidence in God’s future help. Deu 31:3-6 The LORD your God Himself will cross over ahead of you.… Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who is recounting the events and giving instructions to Joshua. 2. Joshua Moses' assistant and the future leader of Israel, who is being prepared to lead the people into the Promised Land. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The God of Israel, who has demonstrated His power and faithfulness by defeating the two kings. 4. The Two Kings Refers to Sihon and Og, kings of the Amorites, whom the Israelites defeated under God's guidance. 5. The Promised Land The land of Canaan, which the Israelites are about to enter and possess, as promised by God. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in Past VictoriesReflect on how God has been faithful in past challenges, just as He was with the Israelites against the two kings. Preparation for Future Challenges Like Joshua, we must prepare for future challenges by trusting in God's promises and past faithfulness. Leadership and Encouragement Leaders should encourage and prepare their successors, as Moses did with Joshua, ensuring continuity in faith and mission. Trust in God's Promises Believers are called to trust in God's promises, knowing that He will fulfill them as He did for Israel. Courage in the Face of Uncertainty Just as Joshua was encouraged to be courageous, we too should face uncertainties with confidence in God's support. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the example of God's faithfulness to Israel in defeating the two kings encourage you in your current challenges?2. In what ways can you prepare yourself spiritually and mentally for future challenges, as Joshua was prepared by Moses? 3. How can you apply the principle of encouraging and preparing others in your own leadership or mentorship roles? 4. What specific promises of God can you hold onto in times of uncertainty, and how do they relate to the assurance given to Joshua? 5. How can the assurance of God's presence, as seen in Deuteronomy 3:21 and other scriptures, help you face your fears and uncertainties today? Connections to Other Scriptures Joshua 1:5-9This passage reinforces God's promise to be with Joshua as he leads the Israelites, echoing the assurance given in Deuteronomy 3:21. Psalm 136:17-22 Celebrates God's victories over the kings of the Amorites, highlighting His enduring love and faithfulness. Hebrews 13:5-6 Encourages believers to trust in God's presence and help, similar to the assurance given to Joshua. Romans 8:31 Emphasizes that if God is for us, no one can stand against us, reflecting the confidence Moses instills in Joshua.
People Ammonites, Amorites, Argob, Gadites, Geshurites, Israelites, Jair, Jehoshua, Joshua, Maacathites, Maachathites, Machir, Manasseh, Moses, Og, Rephaites, Reubenites, Sidonians, SihonPlaces Arabah, Argob, Aroer, Bashan, Beth-baal-peor, Chinnereth, Edrei, Gilead, Havvoth-jair, Hermon, Heshbon, Jabbok River, Jordan River, Lebanon, Mount Hermon, Pisgah, Rabbah, Rephaim, Salecah, Salt Sea, Sea of the Arabah, Senir, Sirion, Valley of the ArnonTopics Commanded, Cross, Goest, Jehoshua, Joshua, Kingdoms, Kings, Orders, Passest, Passing, Saying, Seeing, WhitherDictionary of Bible Themes Deuteronomy 3:21-22 5367 kingdoms Library A Model of Intercession"And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and shall say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; for a friend of mine is come unto me from a journey, and I have nothing to set before him; and he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: I cannot rise and give thee? I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet, because of his importunity, he will arise and give him as many as he needeth."--LUKE xi. 5-8. … Andrew Murray—The Ministry of Intercession Gen. xxxi. 11 Deuteronomy Links Deuteronomy 3:21 NIVDeuteronomy 3:21 NLT Deuteronomy 3:21 ESV Deuteronomy 3:21 NASB Deuteronomy 3:21 KJV Deuteronomy 3:21 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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