The Fight for Holiness

The book of Joshua has much to say to us today. While primarily focused on the promise-keeping God, and his faithful servants, it was likely written at a time when those promises were somewhat in doubt, and servants to the most high God were few to be found. Therefore, the book isn’t just about building up faith in God, but about how the people of Israel were to maintain their relationship with this merciful and gracious God. To that end, the last three chapters surround three important meetings with the people and Joshua. In these meetings, we find that while the warriors have largely returned to their farms, the fight is not over.