Synopsis

This week's study examines pivotal moments in Israel's sojourn in the Promised Land—times when the people reaffirmed their devotion to the Lord, often amidst looming peril. Joshua made choices that appeared unconventional, such as ordering the circumcise of the Israelites while on enemy soil (Joshua 5:1–9); celebrating the Passover despite immediate threat (Joshua 5:10–12); constructing an altar and worshipping the Lord as the conquest progressed (Joshua 8:30–35); and establishing the tabernacle