We learned from last weeks lesson (Forging a Nation of God Worshippers Part 1) that the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob would deliver the children of Israel from Egyptian bondage and lead them back to the land He promised Abraham. “Then the Lord said to him, “Know for certain that for four hundred years your descendants will be strangers in a country not their own and that they will be enslaved and mistreated there. But I will punish the nation they serve as slaves, and afterward they will come out with great possessions. You, however, will go to your ancestors in peace and be buried at a good old age. In the fourth generation your descendants will come back here, for the sin of the Amorites has not yet reached its full measure.” (Genesis 15:13-16).

This lesson begins with Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt and immediately they face their first challenge. The Israelites found themselves stuck between the armies of Pharoah and the Red Sea. While the angel of God held back the armies of Pharoah, the Lord parted the Red Sea allowing the Israelites to cross on dry land. Once the Israelites were safely across, the armies of Pharoah continued their pursuit and found themselves under the judgement of God for their actions against His people. The lesson concludes with Joshua leading the Israelites into the Land of Promise.

The conclusion of our 2-part series will show how God fulfills His promises and displays His power as written in the Books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy:

God Protects – He parts the Red Sea and saves them from the Egyptians

God Provides – He supplies them with nourishment (manna and water)

God Commands – He gives them specific Laws to obey

God Guides – He leads them to the Land of Promise

God Abides – He dwells among them and defines how to properly worship their Creator

God Instructs – He teaches them how to “be right” with God and man

God Chooses – He honors those who honor and obey Him

God Affirms – He blesses and honors Joshua with the task of leading the Israelites to the Land of Promise and Joshua does just as he was instructed.

God’s promise to Joshua: “This Book of the Law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:8-9)