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• • Moses all the promised land without setting his foot on it (Deuteronomy 34 : 1 - 5) yet he was instrumental to the liberation of god's people
  • Moses though unable to reach the promised land died fulfilled it has he did something for god's people
• He left an important and urgent assignment to the next leader who would continue his unfinished business this is why you trained a leader who would continue his unfinished business god interested the special test to a young vibrant leader named joshua
• Joshua is a hebrew Yeshoshua "Yahweh is salvation" joshua the sun of nun he was a military from the tribe of benjamin he was a faithful companion of moses.
• At mount sinai he was there with moses he fought for god's people while is mentor moses prayed for his victory (Exodus 17:9-13)
• Upon god's order moses anointed him leader his successor (Numbers 27:18-23) and god people promise obedience to him (Deuteronomy 34:9-10)
• Joshua commissioning did not come from moses alone but god to "Be brave and stand fast for it is you who bring the israelites into the land which i promise on oath is their fathers i myself you with you" (Joshua 1:5-7) with god at the side joshua led god's people to cross the river Jordan and brought them to Canaan
• Gods promise fulfilled - joshua and god's people were to work harder for them to acquire and own the land god's promises are true although god's people had undergone great trials they surpass them for god's abiding presence and guidance were seen in Joshua's courage zeal and faith
• Renewal of the covenant - joshua wanted a nation that worship that one true god he gathered the tribes and reminded them of god's great love for them their power provider and protector he challenged them and either to choose or reject god the people promise joshua "we will serve the lord our god and obey god's voice" (Joshua's 24:24) they chose god so Joshua made a covenant
• Gods people reach the promised land because :

  • God was the master planner
  • God chose the right person, Joshua to execute the plan
  • God's people cooperated with the leader Joshua
• Major

  Deborah - tribe of Ephraim and Naphtali

  Judges 4:5-31
• Major

  Ehud - tribe of benjamin

  Judges 3:12-30
• Major

  Gideon - Tribe of Manasseh

  Judges 6:1-8,32
• Jephthah - tribe of reuben
• Othniel - tribe of judah
• Samson - tribe of dan
• Major judges

  • Deborah
  • Ehud
  • Gideon
  • Jephthah
  • Othniel
  • Samson
• Minor judges

  • Abdon
  • Elon
  • Jair
  • Ibzan
  • Shamgar
  • Tola
• Deborah (judges 4) - god called him to defend the israelite from javin king of canaan through the help of barack the son of abinoam of the tribe of nephtali they delivered israel from the oppression of jabin and sisera the army commander
• Gideon (judges 6) - came from a simple tribe of manasseh from a simple family. He obeyed god's order to destroy the altar of god of the midianities and build the altar for yahweh
• Samson (judges 13) - god instructed the couple that he was to be nazarite meaning to be consecrated to god they were warn not to cut his hair because his strength was there. He revealed the secret to philistine woman delilah umi was captured detained by his enemy
• • The word prophet is from the hebrew "Navi" as an authorize spokesperson .
  • The prophet was in earlier israel commonly called "ro eh"
  • A person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer that he will of god
• Prophet - a person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of god
• Minor prophet

  • Hosea
  • Joel
  • Amos
  • Obadiah
  • Zephaniah
  • Zechariah
  • Haggi
  • Maluchi
  • Baruch
  • Habbabuk
• Major prophets

  • Isaiah
  • Jeremiah
  • Ezekiel
  • Daniel
• Preachers - it was their duty to admonish reprove the nouns sin threat in the terrorist of judgment call to repentance and bring constellation and pardon
• Watchmen - profits are separated from the world draw closer to him and are allowed to see things from a more heavenly perspective
• Two kinds of prophets

  • False prophets
  • Genuine prophets
• False prophets - people who distort the truth who tells lies to cover up their misgivings and advance their personal interest
• Genuine prophets - those who speak not only about self others and society but most especially the truth of catholic faith
• Saint martin of tours -

  • is best remembered for his striking gesture of kindness when he gave half of his cloak to the freezing beggar.
  • He was born in upper pannonia hungary to pagan parents his father was an army officer so martin was educated at a military school at age 15 until he graduate from his course
  • The turning point came to him when he decided to receive the sacrament of baptism because it is vision he saw christ wearing half of the cloak he had given to the beggar
• Saul - was chosen by god himself to be the first king of israel. Saul defeated many of the enemies of his country the united the scatter tribes giving them wonder strength.
• King Saul - he was the first king of israel chosen by god and anointed by samuel he was from a tribe of benjamin and he was chosen because of his impressive physical stature and bravery and battle
• King David - became the next king of israel and considered one of the most important figures in judaism and christianity he was born in bethlehem and was the youngest of eight brother he was shepherd and a musician and was chosen by god to be the successor to king saul
• David - who was a shepherd i miss you became king of israel and rule during 1090-970 bce he fought against philistines and defeated the giant goliath.
• Solomon - is the son of king david. He was the builder of the first temple in jerusalem and the last ruler of the united kingdom of israel
• King Solomon - what's the son of king david and bathsheba he became king after david's death he's first act was to consider it his powers by eliminating any potential rivals he then made alliances with the neighboring kingdom and establish trade relationships which led to an increase in wealth and prosperity for israel
• Roles and task of kings

  Saul - exemplified courage and strength to fight enemies well
• Roles and task of kings

  David - provided the poor with abundant provisions united all the tribes of israel and maintain peace in the land
• Roles and task of kings

  Solomon - he was said to be gifted with wisdom who looked up for his great mind and that diplomatic abilities
• Roles and task of kings

  • God who is god of justice is just unfair
  • God's love is unconditional and immeasurable