Such valuable lessons of faith and obedience we find in this fascinating account of Joshua’s conquest of the Promised Land.  Yet we cannot miss the important parallels in the ultimate victory over sin upon earth and within man under the mighty leadership of the Captain of the Lord’s hosts, the Lord Jesus Christ.  The Lord, through His power, still seeks to lead His true children out of the barren wilderness and into victory in their Promised Land of fruitful produce. 

This Reading Companion was developed in a Bible college context, yet it presents practical truths that have proven helpful over the years to scores of sincere seekers of truth. The material has been left in the original class by class portions to make it easier to use further in a classroom setting.  Related verses of the Bible head the pages on which they are explained and applied, that God’s words might always remain in our focus.

May the Lord of glory guide your heart as you explore the wonders of His Word. Priceless are the treasures to be found there. May He build your good understanding of practical Christian living as He lifts you to spiritual maturity in Jesus. “Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of My mouth.” (Proverbs 4:5)