From the Synoptic Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles 4a. What are the promises...
From the Synoptic Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles
4a. What are the promises God made to Joshua when He was appointed to lead the Israelites?
4b. What are the benefits of fulfilling one's promises?
Explanation
4a. (Joshua 1:1-8)
-When Moses was getting old, he prayed to God to appoint a successor to take over from him
- God then instructed Moses to take Joshua, a man full of the spirit
- Moses brought Joshua before the Priest and the whole of Israel to be commissioned
- God promised that at Joshua's word, Israel shall go out and come in victorious
- After the death of Moses, Joshua took up the leadership of Israel etc.
4b.
- It makes one trustworthy
- It makes one gain respect
- It promotes cordial relationships
- Encourages proper planning
- It prevents conflicts
- It makes it possible for one to be given responsibilities etc.