The book of Joshua is a very positive book in the Bible. It is a book about the faithfulness of God, written to strengthen our faith in his promises, particularly the promise that Jesus Christ is preparing a new home for us where we can enjoy rest in his presence (Hebrews 4:1–16). It is also a book about our responsibility toward God. The Lord has made promises to us. He has shown himself to be worthy of our trust, and so he calls us to now be faithful to him.

Your final sermon in Joshua is a chance to draw together some of the big themes from the book and show how they point us to Jesus Christ. By now you will have focused a lot on God’s faithfulness and the service he wants from us. Consider coming up with some new examples of application if you can. Otherwise, the focus of your sermon is to explain how these burials testify to God’s faithfulness and affirm a hope in resurrection. Having done this, you must encourage God’s people to service in light of Christ’s work in their place and on their behalf.