Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8200 The character of the believer » 8219 courage » 8220 courage, in facing enemies In the OT, courage is shown principally in the leading of God's people against their enemies. God commands his people to be courageous Joshua 1:6-9 The LORD to Joshua as he was about to lead the Israelites into Canaan. See also Joshua 1:18; Joshua 8:1; Joshua 10:8; Judges 7:9-11; 2 Chronicles 20:15,17 Recommended by leaders Deuteronomy 1:21 See also Deuteronomy 31:1-8; Joshua 10:25; Joshua 23:6; 2 Samuel 10:12; 2 Chronicles 32:7 Seen in the behaviour of people of God 1 Samuel 17:32; Acts 4:13 See also Joshua 1:10-11; Joshua 14:12; 1 Samuel 14:6-7; Samuel 17:45-47; Acts 13:44-47 Paul and Barnabas; Acts 19:8-10 Paul at Ephesus See also
5766 attitudes to life |