1. Joshua 22:1–34 (ESV)
  2. Application

Revelation of God the Father

Joshua 22:1–34 (ESV)

1 At that time Joshua summoned the Reubenites and the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh,

What does Joshua 22 reveal about who God the Father is? The Lord is faithful to his promises. He gave rest to the people of Israel, bringing them into the Promised Land (Joshua 22:4). He gave land to the eastern tribes (Joshua 22:4

The Lord communicates with his people. The Lord gave commands through Moses and Joshua (Joshua 22:2).

The Lord punishes sin. When the people of Israel served other gods he sent a plague upon them (Joshua 22:17). His anger burns against those who rebel against him (Joshua 22:18).

The Lord is the only true God. He is mighty and worthy of worship, above all else (Joshua 22:22).

The Lord is omniscient (all-knowing). He knows what has been the true motivation of the eastern tribes (Joshua 22:22).