Caleb’s Godly Example
Northwest Bible Church – Dec. 15, 2024 – Joshua – Alan Conner
Josh. 14
Caleb’s Godly Example
Intro
A. THE INHERITANCE IN CANAAN (Joshua 14:1-5).
1. The apportionment for the 9 ½ tribes is (Joshua 14:1-2).
2. Moses gave the 2 ½ tribes their inheritance east of the Jordan (Joshua 14:3a).
3. 12 tribes received land (Joshua 14:3b-5).
B. THE FAITH OF CALEB (Joshua 14:6-15).
1. The foundation of faith (Joshua 14:6-12).
2. The courage of faith (Joshua 14:7-8).
a. Caleb gave his report (Joshua 14:7).
b. The ten gave a report that melted the people’s hearts with fear (Joshua 14:8a).
c. “But I followed the LORD my God fully” (Joshua 14:8b).
3. The action of faith (Joshua 14:9-14).
a. “he followed the LORD God fully” (Joshua 14:8, 9, 14).
b. His faith and devotion to God were consistent (Joshua 14:10-12). 45+ years.
4. The confidence of faith (Joshua 14:10-12).
a. God’s preserving grace (Joshua 14:10-11).
b. Caleb’s request (Joshua 14:12a).
c. Caleb’s humility (Joshua 14:12b).
C. THE REQUEST OF CALEB GRANTED (Joshua 14:13-15).
1. Joshua’s grant (Joshua 14:13-15).
2. Caleb’s possession (Joshua 15:13-19).
Summary