Jos. 24: 1 – 28:
- Joshua
gathered all Israel to Shechem and told the people their history from Abraham
to Moses, - He emphasized God’s abiding faith with Israel making them owners
of the land of the Amorites. - He reminded them of the saving acts of God
in their history, - With all these favours, they must serve God and put away
all foreign gods, - Alternatively, they should decide on whom to serve,
- Joshua told the people that as for him and his family, they would serve the
Lord, - The Israelites also said they would put away other gods serve the
Lord, - Who had been faithful to them,
- Joshua reminded them that God
is Holy and jealous, - He will not forgive their sins/unfaithfulness should
they forsake God they would be punished, (xi) He told them not to break their
promise, - They must put away all false gods and serve God with sincerity,
- Joshua wrote down the laws of God, put a stone to witness, should they
deal falsely with God.
leadership qualities:
- He had faith in
God. - His ways of life as a role model for his people,
- His ability to
convince and advise the people to accept his views, - His courage to call
the people together, - He was a good political leader.
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