power and help of God (Heb 4:9-10) While it is true that the blessings of abiding in Christ originate in the divine act of regeneration, they are contingent upon the Christian’s diligence to enter into that abiding life (Read Heb 4:11.) Much can be learned from the book of Joshua about the Christian’s call to service for God Hugh J Blair writes this about Joshua: “His supreme quali cation lay in the fact that all his gifts and training and experience were fused into a dynamic force by the touch of God It was at the call of God that all his potentialities were called forth.”11 What di erent things are involved in a Christian’s call to service? Why are the wars of Joshua called “holy wars”? Is war ever justi able today? (Give biblical support to your answer.) The book of Revelation prophesies many wars of God in last times Refer to the book and try to derive some basic principles about “holy wars.” Make a list of other practical truths taught by this book, for example, concerning blessing, judgment, and the Word of God VII FURTHER STUDY Read outside sources on the life and religion of the various Canaanite peoples who were dwelling in the land when Joshua began his campaigns.12 Study in more detail the land allotments to the tribes.13 Read various discussions concerning whether war is justi able.14 Base your own conclusion on what you believe the Bible teaches on this vital subject Make a biographical study of the man Joshua VIII SELECTED READING GENERAL INTRODUCTION Archer, Gleason L A Survey of Old Testament Introduction, pp 251-61 Blair, Hugh J “Joshua.” In The New Bible Commentary, pp 223-26 Jensen, Irving L Joshua: Rest-land Won Everyman’s Bible Commentary, 8-26 Keil, Carl F “Joshua.” In Joshua, Judges, Ruth, pp 13-27 Pink, Arthur W Gleanings in Joshua, pp 922 Wood, Leon A Survey of Israel’s History, pp 168-70; 192-202 WAR Archer, Gleason L A Survey of Old Testament Introduction, p 261 Blair, Hugh J “Joshua.” In The New Bible Commentary, p 225 Unger, Merrill F “War.” In Unger’s Bible Dictionary, pp 1161-63 COMMENTARIES Blaikie, William G The Book of Joshua Edersheim, Alfred The Bible History—Old ... Gleanings in Joshua, pp 922 Wood, Leon A Survey of Israel’s History, pp 168-70; 192- 202 WAR Archer, Gleason L A Survey of Old Testament Introduction, p 261 Blair, Hugh J “Joshua.” In The New Bible Commentary,... biographical study of the man Joshua VIII SELECTED READING GENERAL INTRODUCTION Archer, Gleason L A Survey of Old Testament Introduction, pp 251-61 Blair, Hugh J “Joshua.” In The New Bible Commentary,... VII FURTHER STUDY Read outside sources on the life and religion of the various Canaanite peoples who were dwelling in the land when Joshua began his campaigns.12 Study in more detail the land