Three Graves of Godly Men

Northwest Bible Church – March 23, 2025 – Joshua – Alan Conner

Joshua 24:29-33

Three Graves of Godly Men

Intro

A.  THE BURIAL OF JOSHUA, THE SERVANT OF THE LORD (Joshua 24:29-31).

1. Honored with the title, “the servant of the LORD” (Joshua 24:29).   

 

2. Buried in his inheritance (Joshua 24:30).    

3. Joshua’s legacy (Joshua 24:31).    

a. Joshua’s godly example.

b. The danger of short memories.  

 

B.  THE BURIAL OF JOSEPH THE BELIEVER (Joshua 24:32).

1. The burial of the bones of Joseph.  

2. Joseph’s faith.  Gen. 50:24-25.

C. THE BURIAL OF ELEAZAR THE HIGH PRIEST (Joshua 24:33).

1. Eleazar became the high priest after Aaron (Numb. 20:28).  

2. The ministry of Eleazar (Numb. 26:1; 27:21).  

 

 

Conclusion

 

1. Three examples to encourage our faithfulness.

2. Three types of Christ.

3. Three witnesses to the reality of death