The Fall of Jericho: God’s Victory by Faith and Obedience. Fresh from crossing the Jordan, Israel faces Jericho—a walled city famous for its massive defenses. By human strategy, it was impossible to conquer. Yet God shows that victory is His work, accomplished through faith and obedience, not siege engines.

Rahab: The Courageous Woman of Jericho Who Welcomed Israel’s Spies. Rahab, a Canaanite woman in Jericho, risked everything to protect two Israelite spies. Her bold faith not only saved her household but secured her place in the lineage of Jesus, showing that God’s grace reaches beyond every boundary.

The Crossing of the Jordan: God Makes a Way into the Promised Land. Israel has a new leader, a swollen river at flood stage, and a promise older than Abraham’s sandals. Joshua 1–4 records how God brought His people into Canaan—not by building a bridge, but by stopping a river. This moment isn’t just a travel log; it’s the decisive launch of life with God inside the land He swore to give.

Book of Joshua Summary: Possess the Promise. The Book of Joshua is about movement. After 40 years of wandering, it’s finally time to enter the land God promised. But this isn’t just about geography—it’s about faith meeting obedience.