Walking in the Promised Land: The Conquest Narratives

In this recurring series, we are walking in the story of
scripture, noticing the intricate way God’s story is woven
together and shines a light on our own stories. Last year we
began our journey walking in the beginning (Genesis 1-11), the
blessing (Genesis 12-50), the exodus, and the wilderness. If you
missed the previous series, you can check out these links. 


In this series, we will join the Israelites as they enter the
promised land. We will explore the themes of Joshua and Judges,
noticing how God’s invitation continues to echo from the very
beginning. What might the text have to say about our own stories
as we consider the successes and struggles of the Israelites?


In our second week of the series, Dr. Walton helped us explore
some of the troubling passages of Joshua. He said, these stories
are really about making room for God's presence. The land, the
text teaches us, does not belong to the Canaanites or Israel. The
land belongs to Yahweh and is an important part of God's plan for
redeeming all of creation.


You can read more in Dr. Walton's book The Lost World of the
Israelite Conquest. For additional resources, please visit our
website.


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