FIND THE CONNECTIONS
Joshua and Matthew contain striking thematic connections:
leadership after Moses, covenant fulfillment, wilderness testing, kingdom, obedience, conquest versus spiritual victory, and entering what God promised. This study teaches you to compare books.
Directions:
Read both passages for each prompt. Record Similar / Different / Connection.
Resource: Old ↔ New Comparison Sheet
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Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:9; Joshua 1:1–9; Matthew 3:13–4:1
Time: 25 minutes
Directions: Compare how Joshua and Jesus enter their public assignments.
Prompt: What signs show a transition into a new stage of God's plan? -
Scripture: Joshua 3:7–17; Matthew 3:13–17
Time: 20 minutes
Directions: Record what happens at the water and immediately afterward.
Prompt: What does each water-crossing establish about the person leading? -
Scripture: Joshua 5:2–12; Matthew 4:1–11
Time: 25 minutes
Directions: Note references to wilderness, obedience, provision, and testing.
Prompt: How does faithfulness determine readiness for what comes next? -
Scripture: Joshua 11:16–23; Matthew 4:12–17
Time: 20 minutes
Directions: Compare the language of territory and kingdom.
Prompt: How does Jesus' announcement expand the idea of God's kingdom beyond physical land? -
Scripture: Joshua 23:1–16; Matthew 28:16–20
Time: 25 minutes
Directions: Compare each leader's final instructions.
Prompt: What responsibility is placed on God's people after receiving what God has given?
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