Ep 372 | Joshua, Come Follow Me 2026 (May 18-24)

About this episode

The episode discusses the book of Joshua, exploring its themes, interpretations, and relevance to modern faith and conflict resolution.

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) A brief overview of these chapters. (02:47) Balancing the violence in Joshua with modern revelation and other ways of interpreting the text. (12:49) If we want the Lord’s help in conflict, then we need to do things the Lord’s way. The three rules of conflict: have the right attitude, have the right motive, and do not be guilty of the first or second offense. (21:46) Some archaeological evidence does not match the book of Joshua’s description of the conquest of the Land of Canaan. (28:00) Models of how Israel came to exist in scholarship. (32:28) Get off the beach. Joshua illustrates how the Lord guides us and how revelation works. (41:43) What mean these stones? The God who did wonderful things in the past will do wonderful things in your life. (46:03) The circular pattern of stones at Gilgal can invite readers to see Joshua as an ascension text. (51:33) Joshua taking the land as a type of Jesus conquering sin and death. Rahab and the scarlet thread as symbols of sin and the atonement. (1:06:14) Joshua’s final speech. “Choose you this day whom ye will serve: … but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” → For…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mike Day, Bryce Dunford

Topics covered

• interpretation of biblical texts
• conflict resolution
• archaeological evidence
• Israel's history
• revelation
• spiritual symbolism
• faith and service

Keywords

• Joshua
• conflict
• revelation
• archaeology
• spirituality
• faith
• Canaan
• Rahab
• Jesus
• service

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Joshua

Places: Land of Canaan

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