Dig Deeper
The focus of the first
verses of the book of Judges is on the family of Caleb. Timothy Keller in his
book Judges for You observes, “The
family of faithful Caleb here, in miniature, is what all Israel should be like.”
Caleb was one of the twelve scouts sent out by Moses to investigate the land of
Canaan (Numbers 13:6). Only he and Joshua brought back a positive report that Israel
indeed should proceed into Canaan. This is not because Caleb and Joshua
minimized the threat the people of Canaan posed but rather their faith in the
power of God to keep His Word was sure. After the other scouts spread word of
the strength of inhabitants of Canaan urging the Israelites to retreat Caleb
was the first to speak up, “The land we
passed through and explored is exceedingly good. If the Lord is pleased with us, He will lead us
into that land, a land flowing with milk and honey, and will give it to us”
(Numbers 14:7b-8). It is Caleb’s partner Joshua who rises to prominence and is
chosen by the Lord to lead the
Israelites after the death of Moses, but Caleb remains an example of life-long faithfulness
to the Lord and his family.
What examples of
faithfulness do you glean from Caleb in the following Scriptures?
Numbers 13:30; & 14:1-9--
Numbers 14:24; 14:30, 38
& 26:65--
Deuteronomy 1:35-36--
Joshua 14:6-7--
Joshua 15:13-19 & Judges
1:12-15--
Judges 1:20--
Memorize This
Joshua 1:9-- Have I not commanded you?
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord
your God will be with you wherever you go.” NIV
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