RCCG YAYA Sunday School Students Manual 13 July 2025 Lesson 46 – Joshua
TOPIC: Joshua (RCCG Sunday School Manual For Young Adults And Youths (YAYA)
MEMORY VERSE: “This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.” – Joshua 1:8 (KJV)
BIBLE PASSAGE: Joshua 1:1-9 (KJV) (Scroll down for RCCG Sunday School 13 July 2025 HYMN)
1 Now after the death of Moses the servant of the Lord it came to pass, that the Lord spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ minister, saying,
2 Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel.
3 Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses.
4 From the wilderness and this Lebanon even unto the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and unto the great sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your coast.
5 There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
6 Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them.
7 Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper withersoever thou goest.
8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
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INTRODUCTION: Joshua, the son of Nun (Joshua 1:1) can be described as Moses’ military leader (Exodus 17:8-9). He was ordained and appointed to succeed Moses. God and Moses ordained him (Numbers 27:18-23). He made his first appearance in Exodus 17:8-16. He is of the tribe of Ephraim and his original name was ‘Hoshea’ meaning ‘Salvation’ (Deuteronomy 32:44) which is also spelt ‘OShea’ (Numbers 13:8). Moses renamed him, Joshua, meaning ‘Jehovah saves’ (Numbers 13:16). Alternative spellings of his name are ‘Jehoshua’ (Numbers 13:16), and ‘Jeshua’ (Nehemiah 8:17). He died at One Hundred and Ten years old (Joshua 24:29).
LESSON OUTLINES:
- Character And Achievements
- Lessons From His Life
1. CHARACTER AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Joshua was full of the Spirit of Wisdom (Deuteronomy 34:9). He was a warrior who led Israel to battle from Moses’ time (Exodus 17:9-15). He was a faithful minister of Moses (Exodus 33:8-11) and an optimist alongside Caleb (Numbers 14:6-8). He accompanied Moses to Mount Sinai and waited for him at the bottom of the mountain while Moses climbed the mountain to receive the Commandments from God (Exodus 24:13-14; 32:15-19). He was humble enough to understudy Moses. Joshua was committed to serving God and also made his family to serve God (Joshua 24:15). His farewell message condemned idolatry as he wanted Israel to serve God (Joshua 23 and 24). He took counsel from God before doing anything(Joshua 5:13-14) except in the case of the Gibeonites (Joshua 9:14-16) and the people of ‘Ai’ (Joshua 7:3) where he allowed people to influence his decisions.
Joshua succeeded Moses (Joshua 1:1-2, 5), parted river Jordan (Joshua 3:13-17), prayed and altered the course of nature (Joshua 10:12-14), took the Israelites to the promisedland and divided the conquered cities among the tribes of Israel as God mandated him (Joshua 1:6). Joshua led the miraculous and historical conquest of Jericho (Joshua 6:1-27). He was able to charge the Israelites not to deviate from serving God; a legacy that lasted after his death (Joshua 24:14-16; 20-24).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Mention one character/achievement that stood out for you in the life of Joshua.
2. LESSONS FROM HIS LIFE
Believers should hold unto God’s counsel and remain strong to the end (Joshua 1:6-7; Ephesians 6:10-11). We should learn to be obedient and follow through with detailed divine instructions (Joshua 3; 6:1-21; 1 Samuel 15:22; 2 Corinthians 10:6). We should be bold in the face of challenges (Joshua 5:13-14; 10:12-14; 2 Timothy 1:7). Like Joshua, believers must shun unfaithfulness (Joshua 7:19-26; 1 Corinthians 4:2).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Was it Joshua’s fault that he could not conquer more lands as revealed by God?
CONCLUSION: Believers who remain obedient to divine instructions will enjoy divine help always.
QUESTIONS:
- What are the characters and achievements of Joshua?
- What lessons do you learn from Joshua’s life?
FURTHER READING:
Sunday: Joshua 9:1-25 (KJV)
1 And it came to pass, when all the kings which were on this side Jordan, in the hills, and in the valleys, and in all the coasts of the great sea over against Lebanon, the Hittite, and the Amorite, the Canaanite, the Perizzite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite, heard thereof; 2 That they gathered themselves together, to fight with Joshua and with Israel, with one accord. 3 And when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done unto Jericho and to Ai, 4 They did work wilily, and went and made as if they had been ambassadors, and took old sacks upon their asses, and wine bottles, old, and rent, and bound up; 5 And old shoes and clouted upon their feet, and old garments upon them; and all the bread of their provision was dry and mouldy. 6 And they went to Joshua unto the camp at Gilgal, and said unto him, and to the men of Israel, We be come from a far country: now therefore make ye a league with us. 7 And the men of Israel said unto the Hivites, Peradventure ye dwell among us; and how shall we make a league with you? 8 And they said unto Joshua, We are thy servants. And Joshua said unto them, Who are ye? and from whence come ye? 9 And they said unto him, From a very far country thy servants are come because of the name of the Lord thy God: for we have heard the fame of him, and all that he did in Egypt, 10 And all that he did to the two kings of the Amorites, that were beyond Jordan, to Sihon king of Heshbon, and to Og king of Bashan, which was at Ashtaroth. 11 Wherefore our elders and all the inhabitants of our country spake to us, saying, Take victuals with you for the journey, and go to meet them, and say unto them, We are your servants: therefore now make ye a league with us. 12 This our bread we took hot for our provision out of our houses on the day we came forth to go unto you; but now, behold, it is dry, and it is mouldy: 13 And these bottles of wine, which we filled, were new; and, behold, they be rent: and these our garments and our shoes are become old by reason of the very long journey. 14 And the men took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the Lord. 15 And Joshua made peace with them, and made a league with them, to let them live: and the princes of the congregation sware unto them. 16 And it came to pass at the end of three days after they had made a league with them, that they heard that they were their neighbours, and that they dwelt among them. 17 And the children of Israel journeyed, and came unto their cities on the third day. Now their cities were Gibeon, and Chephirah, and Beeroth, and Kirjathjearim. 18 And the children of Israel smote them not, because the princes of the congregation had sworn unto them by the Lord God of Israel. And all the congregation murmured against the princes. 19 But all the princes said unto all the congregation, We have sworn unto them by the Lord God of Israel: now therefore we may not touch them. 20 This we will do to them; we will even let them live, lest wrath be upon us, because of the oath which we sware unto them. 21 And the princes said unto them, Let them live; but let them be hewers of wood and drawers of water unto all the congregation; as the princes had promised them. 22 And Joshua called for them, and he spake unto them, saying, Wherefore have ye beguiled us, saying, We are very far from you; when ye dwell among us? 23 Now therefore ye are cursed, and there shall none of you be freed from being bondmen, and hewers of wood and drawers of water for the house of my God. 24 And they answered Joshua, and said, Because it was certainly told thy servants, how that the Lord thy God commanded his servant Moses to give you all the land, and to destroy all the inhabitants of the land from before you, therefore we were sore afraid of our lives because of you, and have done this thing. 25 And now, behold, we are in thine hand: as it seemeth good and right unto thee to do unto us, do.
Monday: Exodus 24:13 (KJV)
And Moses rose up, and his minister Joshua: and Moses went up into the mount of God.
Tuesday: Deuteronomy 1:38 (KJV)
But Joshua the son of Nun, which standeth before thee, he shall go in thither: encourage him: for he shall cause Israel to inherit it.
Wednesday: Luke 24:49 (KJV)
And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.
Thursday: Romans 8:15 (KJV)
For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
Friday: Joshua 1:8 (KJV)
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
Saturday: 1 John 5:14 (KJV)
And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:
ASSIGNMENT: Identify five (5) Bible Characters who succeeded their leaders with biblical references (2X5=10 Marks).
SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN
- O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friend friendship suits me well,
Both young and will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds be black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?