PART 3
Deliverance From Egypt to Israel’s First King
Moses led the Israelites from captivity in Egypt to Mount Sinai, where God gave them his laws. Later, Moses sent 12 men to spy out the land of Canaan. But 10 of them returned with a bad report. They caused the people to want to go back to Egypt. For their lack of faith, God punished the Israelites by having them wander for 40 years in the wilderness.
Finally, Joshua was chosen to lead the Israelites into the land of Canaan. To help them take the land, Jehovah caused miracles to happen. He made the Jordan River stop flowing, the walls of Jericho to fall down, and the sun to stand still for a whole day. After six years, the land was taken from the Canaanites.
Beginning with Joshua, Israel was ruled for 356 years by judges. We learn about many of them, including Barak, Gideon, Jephthah, Samson and Samuel. We also read about such women as Rahab, Deborah, Jael, Ruth, Naomi and Delilah. In all, Part THREE covers 396 years of history.
IN THIS SECTION
STORY 38
The 12 Spies
Ten of the spies say one thing, but two of them say another. Who do the Israelites believe?
STORY 39
Aaron’s Rod Grows Flowers
How could a piece of dead wood produce flowers and ripe fruit overnight?
STORY 48
The Wise Gibeonites
They trick Joshua and the Israelites into making a promise, but the Israelites keep their promise.
STORY 49
The Sun Stands Still
Jehovah did something for Joshua that he never did before and has not done since.
STORY 52
Gideon and His 300 Men
God picked the members for this small army using an unusual drinking test.
STORY 55
A Little Boy Serves God
God uses young Samuel to deliver a stinging message to High Priest Eli.
