Be Strong and Courageous

Rev. Adolph Harstad, Professor of Exegetical Theology at Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary in Mankato, MN, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Joshua 1:1-18. The book of Joshua picks up right where the book of Deuteronomy ended. Moses has died. That means that it is time for Israel to enter the Promised Land. As Joshua assumes leadership of Israel for that very task, the LORD reassures Joshua with His promise to go before His servant. This promise gives Joshua courage and strength for the days ahead. As Joshua begins to prepare the people for their entry into the Promised Land, they respond faithfully to the LORD’s Word and encourage Joshua in his God-given role as their leader. “The Promised Land Delivered” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through the book of Joshua. After the death of Moses, the LORD remains with His people to bring them into the Promised Land under Joshua. Throughout the book, the LORD proves that not one of His Word falls unfulfilled. Today, the Church has the same confidence that all of God’s promises find their “Yes” in Christ.