JOSHUA 14

3 Outlines

Joshua 14:6-15

CULMINATION OF A GREAT LIFE

CALEB REMEMBERED GOD’S PROMISE – Vss. 6-9

CALEB REVIEWED GOD’S GOODNESS – Vss. 10-11

CALEB REQUESTED GOD’S BEST – Vs. 12

CALEB RECEIVED GOD’S REWARD – Vs. 13

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Joshua 14:6-16

FAITH ENDURES

God does not always keep His promises with the speed that we wish he would. There are times when God expects us to trust Him for what seems to us a long time before we see Him keep His promise. One Bible character who teaches endurance by faith is Caleb. He waited for 45 years for God to keep His promises and it doesn't seem like he even got

discouraged by the wait.

It is time to divide the conquered land of Canaan. The Tribe of Judah is receiving her portion. Caleb, along with other tribal leaders visits Joshua. Caleb approaches Joshua concerning the promise of God.

FAITH'S REMEMBRANCE Vss. 6-9

You will probably want to take your listeners back to Numbers 13::1-14:10 as you discuss Caleb's recollections.

FAITH'S REQUEST Vss.10-12

FAITH'S REWARD Vss. 13-15

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Joshua 14:6-15

CALEB CLAIMS A PROMISE

Israel had come into the Promised Land and had conquered much of it. It was time to divide the land among the tribes. Caleb, who with Joshua were the only two men who entered the land from the older generation, is looking to claim a promise that had been given him by God through Moses.

CALEB'S PERFORMANCE - Vss. 6-8

Caleb followed God completely. Numbers 13:25-14:10

MOSES' PROMISE - Vs. 9

Moses promised land to Caleb. Numbers 14:24

CALEB'S PETITION - Vss. 10-12

He was asking for what he had been promised.

JOSHUA'S PRONOUNCEMENT - Vss. 13-15

The land was given to Caleb as promised.

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