Joshua 1:1-9 Leadership

• Who do you consider to be the greatest leader?

• What was it that allowed that individual to be such a great leader?

• What are the characteristics that society identifies in a good leader? ==The Background== In this lesson series we will be looking at the book of Joshua. Before looking at Joshua it is important that we first establish some background.

• Who had led the Israelites out of Egypt and during their time in the wilderness?

• Why was Moses prevented from entering the Promised Land (Numbers 20:1-13)?

• What event took place in Deuteronomy 34:1-8?

• Who succeeded Moses as the new leader of the Israelites (Deuteronomy 34:9-12)?

Thinking

• If God is merciful, why do you think He punished Moses so severely?

• What challenges do you think Joshua faced as the new leader of Israel?

• What challenges would the people of Israel face as they entered the Promised Land?