Day 5 – The Problem of ComparisonGalatians 6:4Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else.Joshua learned and grew from many years of assisting Moses. He had a close-up view of leading this challenging group of people. However, serving that closely created the potential for a dangerous probl...  Read More

Day 4 – Second FiddleExodus 17:8-13While the people of Israel were still at Rephidim, the warriors of Amalek attacked them. Moses commanded Joshua, “Choose some men to go out and fight the army of Amalek for us. Tomorrow, I will stand at the top of the hill, holding the staff of God in my hand.”So Joshua did what Moses had commanded and fought the army of Amalek. Meanwhile, Moses, Aaron, and Hur c...  Read More

Day 3 – The power of mentorsExodus 24:13Then Moses set out with Joshua his aide, and Moses went up on the mountain of God.Numbers 11:28Joshua son of Nun, who had been Moses’ aide since youth…I invite you to reflect on the journey of our central figure as he assumes the mantle of leadership over God’s people. His narrative begins long before the book that bears his name. In three instances, as we e...  Read More

Day 2 – What’s in a name (part 2)?Matthew 1:21“… you are to give him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.”The Greek equivalent of the Hebrew name Joshua is Jesus. They are each translated as “The Lord saves.”Matthew tells us of the coming Christ in the opening chapter of his Gospel. He introduces us to Mary and Joseph while explaining the miraculous birth through the Ho...  Read More

Day 1 – What’s in a name?Numbers 13:16Moses gave Hoshea son of Nun the name Joshua.I’m regularly puzzled about how to respond when asked my name. My parents named me David and I sign or write David Ferguson. But when I introduce myself, I always say, “Hi, I’m Dave.” I don’t remember exactly when it started, but I know why “Dave” is the name I associate with most.I have always revered my father. He...  Read More

Dear Reader,Welcome to IMPACT, our series on the life of Joshua. As we delve into portions of the Pentateuch, the New Testament, and the book that bears his name, I pray you will be inspired to find a new understanding of God’s calling on your life. This journey can potentially ignite momentum in your spirituality, leading to personal growth and transformation.There are two ways to understand the ...  Read More