26 July, 2010

Text: Joshua 16-17

THE HOUSE OF JOSEPH
Joshua 16:1, 4; Genesis 48-49

1. Ephraim    Joshua 16:5-10

    a) Inheritance given

    b) But the Canaanites of Gezer were not driven out

    c) They dwelt among the Ephraimites as 'forced labourers'    Joshua 16:10b

2. Manasseh    Joshua 17:1-13

    a) Inheritance given

    b) Canaanite Inhabitants of certain cities were not driven out    Joshua 17:11-12

    c) They became 'forced labourers' too    Joshua 17:13

3. The daughters of Zelophehad    Joshua 17:3-6

    a) Their request to be given their inheritance    Joshua 17:3-4

    b) Appeal to the judgment given by Moses    Joshua 17:4

    c) Request granted by Joshua    Joshua 17:5-6

THE CHALLENGE OF THE CHILDREN OF JOSEPH
Joshua 17:14-18
1. Challenging Joshua concerning their inheritance

    a) One lot, one share    Joshua 17:14

    b) Their claim that the land allotted to them was too small    Joshua 17:14, 16

    c) Complain of strong Canaanite resistance    Joshua 17:16

2. Counter Challenge of Joshua

    a) To go and conquer the land of the Perizzites    Joshua 17:15

    b) To put their "greatness" to the test by conquering the Canaanites    Joshua 17:17-18