Hey sis! Welcome to the Joshua Companion Library, your companion resource designed to help you study the book of Joshua in context and discover God's faithfulness as He fulfills His promises and leads His people into the Promised Land. Whether you're using the Bible Study Corner™ Guided Bible Companion, studying on your own, or teaching others, you'll find tools here to help you dig deeper into God's Word with confidence.
This page is filled with carefully selected resources to help you understand not only what Joshua says, but why it matters. As you follow Israel across the Jordan River and into Canaan, you'll witness God's power, His faithfulness, and His victory as He fulfills the promises He made generations earlier. From the crossing of the Jordan and the fall of Jericho to Rahab's remarkable faith and the division of the land, you'll see that every victory belongs to the Lord. Most importantly, you'll discover how every chapter points forward to Jesus Christ-our greater Joshua, who leads His people into their ultimate promised inheritance and secures the victory we could never achieve on our own.
My prayer is that these resources encourage you to slow down, open your Bible, and grow in your confidence that God always keeps His promises. Joshua isn't simply the story of Israel conquering a land; it's the story of a faithful God who fulfills every promise He makes, calls His people to courageous obedience, and gives victory to those who trust Him.
If you haven't already purchased the printable Bible Study Corner™ Guided Bible Companion, you can do so by clicking the link below. They're not required to use these resources, but they're filled with thoughtfully organized study tools, historical background, key themes, and beautiful pages that save you time and make a wonderful addition to your Bible study.
But First... Pray
Prayer Before Studying Joshua
Heavenly Father,
As I prepare to study the book of Joshua, I ask You to quiet my heart and open my mind to Your truth. Thank You for preserving Your Word and for reminding me that You are always faithful to keep every promise You make. As I read, help me trust You more deeply and follow You more faithfully.
Open my eyes to see more than battles, conquests, and the division of the land. Reveal Your faithfulness, Your power, Your justice, and Your steadfast love. Teach me what it means to walk by faith, to obey You with courage, and to trust that You go before Your people in every circumstance.
Help me recognize how this book points to Jesus Christ- our greater Joshua, who leads us into our eternal inheritance and has already secured the victory over sin and death. May I see Your plan of redemption woven throughout these pages and grow in confidence that Your promises never fail.
Give me a humble and teachable heart. Help me to slow down, ask thoughtful questions, and carefully observe what Your Word says before turning to outside resources. May Your Holy Spirit guide me into all truth and transform not only my understanding but also the way I live.
Lord, give me courage to trust You even when the path seems uncertain. Strengthen my faith to follow wherever You lead, knowing that true victory comes not through my own strength, but through Your power and Your presence. Help me to live with confidence, remembering that You are faithful in every generation.
Thank You for inviting me to know You through Your Word. Draw me closer to You as I study, and may everything I learn bring glory to Your name.
In Jesus' name,
Amen.
Start Here
Before diving into Joshua, I encourage you to watch the BibleProject overview of the book. In just a few minutes, you'll gain a big-picture understanding of Joshua- its structure, major themes, historical setting, and its place in God's unfolding plan of redemption. Watching the overview first will help you see that Joshua is more than a book of battles and conquest. It is the story of God's faithfulness as He fulfills His covenant promises, leads His people into the Promised Land, and calls them to trust Him with courageous obedience. As you work through your Bible Study Corner™ Guided Bible Companion, you'll also begin to recognize how Joshua points forward to Jesus Christ- the greater Joshua, who leads His people into the eternal inheritance He has secured for them.
Once you've finished the video, open your Bible and begin reading Joshua. Then come back here to explore the companion resources, maps, timelines, character studies, word studies, and bonus study tools designed to help you dig even deeper into God's Word and discover the faithfulness of the God who always keeps His promises.
Begin Reading
Now that you've watched the overview, it's time to dive into God's Word. Before exploring the additional resources below, we are going to start reading the book of Joshua in your Bible. Resist the urge to rush ahead or rely only on study notes. Spend time observing the text for yourself, asking questions, and noticing repeated themes like promise, courage, obedience, faith, victory, inheritance, and God's faithfulness.
Start by opening the free commentary linked below, or use a commentary of your choice. As you read, remember that Joshua is more than a book of battles and conquest. It reveals the faithfulness of God as He fulfills His covenant promises and leads His people into the land He promised. Most importantly, it points forward to Jesus Christ- our greater Joshua, who leads His people into their eternal inheritance and secures the victory we could never win on our own.
I personally take notes from the commentary that I feel are important to remember.
Take your time, pray as you read, and allow Scripture to speak before turning to outside resources.
Bible Study Tools
As you continue your study of Joshua, I encourage you to explore some of the free Bible study tools available through Blue Letter Bible. From original Hebrew and Greek word studies to maps, timelines, outlines, cross references, commentaries, and more, these resources can help you better understand the historical, cultural, and linguistic context of Scripture.
Remember, these tools are designed to support your study- not replace it. Always read the biblical text carefully, and allow Scripture to interpret Scripture. Then use these resources to dig deeper and strengthen your understanding of God's Word.
Click below to explore Blue Letter Bible's free study tools.
Frequently Asked Questions About Joshua
As you study Joshua, you're likely to encounter questions you've never considered before- and that's a good thing! Asking thoughtful questions is an important part of studying God's Word. Below you'll find a collection of carefully selected articles from GotQuestions.org that address some of the most common questions people have about the book of Joshua.
While these articles can be helpful study tools, I encourage you to always compare what you read with Scripture. Let God's Word be your final authority, and use these resources to deepen your understanding as you continue to study the Bible in context.
