WEEKEND RECHARGE!

April 11, 2026

Monday, April 6—Josh. 1 Forward
Tuesday, April 7—Josh. 2 Rahab
Wednesday, April 8—Josh. 3-4 Jordan
Thursday, April 9—Josh. 5-6 Jericho
Friday, April 10—Josh. 14 Caleb

We are studying God’s Story in God’s People. In the first part of our study, we are structuring it as an Old Testament Survey. As we work through the stories, you will be able to see how the Old Testament fits together. 

After we complete the Old Testament Survey, we will move to the New Testament to study the life of Christ and the history of the new church in the book of Acts.

Following today’s overview, please take some time to read through CAMDE—400—CALY to understand the flow of the entire Bible—both Old and New Testaments. 

OVERVIEW
JOSHUA 1: JOSHUA: FORWARD!
It Is Time to Move Forward (Josh. 1:1-3)

• God calls us to move forward, not remain stuck in past seasons.
• Yesterday’s experiences are preparation for today’s obedience.
• God’s promises are still active even after seasons of waiting.

God’s Presence Secures God’s Promise (Josh. 1:5)

• God is the one who gives the promise and ensures its fulfillment.
• God’s presence removes fear and provides confidence for each step.
• God not only leads us forward but carries us when we are weak. 

Be Strong and Courageous Through God’s Word (Josh. 1:6-9)

• Strength and courage come from trusting God, not ourselves.
• Consistent meditation on God’s Word leads to faithful obedience.
• Spiritual success is defined by obedience, not circumstances.

JOSHUA 2: RAHAB: TRANSFORMED!
God Pursues Broken People (Josh. 2:1-11)

• Rahab was an immoral person shaped by a deeply immoral culture, yet God was already at work in her heart.
• God used ordinary circumstances to bring a divine encounter into Rahab’s life.
• No background, sin, or culture places someone beyond the reach of God’s grace. 

Faith Responds by Trusting the Power and Promises of God (Josh. 2:9-11)

• Rahab believed what she heard about God and responded with decisive action.
• She chose faith in God over trust in the fortified walls of Jericho.
• True faith is demonstrated by surrender and obedience.

God Transforms Lives for His Greater Story (Josh. 2; Matt.1:5-6; Heb. 11:31; Jam. 2:25)

• Rahab’s faith led to salvation for her and her household.
• God redeemed her past and gave her a new identity among his people.
• Her story became part of God’s redemptive plan, even in the lineage of Christ.

JOSHUA 3-4: ISRAEL: CROSSING THE JORDAN
God Leads His People in Perfect Timing (Josh. 3:1-4)

• God’s delays are not denials but preparation for his perfect plan and perfect time.
• Waiting seasons are opportunities to deepen our trust in God.
• God often works in ways that require patience before action.

God’s Presence Must Be Followed (Josh. 3:3-4)

• The ark represents God’s presence leading his people forward.
• We are called to follow God’s direction.
• The ark is a type of Christ. 

God Miraculously Opened the Way into the Promised Land (Josh. 3:13-17)

• God often brings us to impossible situations to display his power.
• Obedience must come before the miracle is seen.
• Remembering God’s past faithfulness builds future faith.

JOSHUA 5-6: JERICHO
God Prepares the Way Ahead (Josh. 5:14-15)

• God’s presence removes the fear of the unknown.
• Courage is rooted in who God is, not our ability.
• Preparation begins with trusting God’s promises.

Faith Requires Forward Movement (Josh. 6:2-16)

• Obedience often requires action before clarity.
• God works as we step out in faith.
• Waiting can become disobedience when God has spoken.

God’s Power Brings Lasting Victory (Josh. 6:20-23)

• God’s miracles are meant to be remembered.
• Victory points others to the greatness of God.
• Spiritual milestones strengthen future faith.

JOSHUA 14: CALEB
Wholehearted Faith Locks onto the Person of God (Num. 14:24)

• A personal history with God builds present confidence.
• Experiencing God’s power strengthens trust in his character.
• Faith grows when we focus on who God is rather than circumstances.

Wholehearted Faith Trusts the Promises of God (Josh. 14:6-9)

• God’s promises remain true even when fulfillment is delayed.
• Faith holds steady despite the influence of fearful voices.
• Confidence in God’s Word produces endurance over time. 

Wholehearted Faith Acts with Courage and Persistence (Josh. 14:10–12)

• Age or season does not limit obedience to God’s calling.
• Courage moves forward even when facing giants.
• True faith results in bold action rooted in God’s presence. 

CAMDE-400-CALY
Creation. Abraham. Moses. David. Elijah. 400. Christ. Apostles. Letters. Yet-to-Come.

“CAMDE”—HANDHOLDS THROUGH THE OLD TESTAMENT

CREATION (Genesis 1-11) 
We considered this part of God’s story in the first month of our study. It is foundational to understanding the whole story. We learned about Yahweh Elohim, the powerful and personal God who breathed the breath of life into humanity. Sin disrupted God’s fellowship with Adam and Eve, so God graciously began the story of redemption by promising a Savior (Gen. 3:15). After the flood, the earth was populated by Noah’s descendants. 

ABRAHAM (Genesis 12-50) 
God promised a Savior and chose Abraham to be the founder of a nation through which the Savior would come. This promise was passed down to the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. In this section, common issues like lying, jealousy, envy, betrayal, and mockery of God continue as God reveals his plan for his people. Finally, through a series of events, Jacob’s small clan settles in Egypt and eventually becomes a powerful nation. 

MOSES (Exodus—Joshua)
For four hundred years in Egypt, the nation of Israel grew stronger. Eventually, the pharaoh enslaved Israel and ordered the killing of all male Israelite infants. Moses was spared, raised in Egypt’s royal courts, and educated at its finest universities. But when he took matters into his own hands by killing an Egyptian who was mistreating a fellow Israelite, he was forced to flee for his life. Forty years later, God called Moses to deliver Israel from slavery. However, because of Israel’s continued disobedience, the nation wandered in the desert for forty years. Moses died, and Joshua was appointed to lead Israel into the promised land. 

DAVID (Judges—Song of Solomon)
David represents the period of the judges (forerunners of the kings) and the kings of Israel, who ruled over both the united and divided kingdoms. The Davidic Covenant promised that David’s throne would be established forever (2 Sam. 7:16). This promise was ultimately fulfilled in Jesus, the King of kings (Rev. 22:16). This section includes Ruth, Esther, Ezra, and Nehemiah, important leaders in God’s story, as well as books of poetry and proverbs.  

ELIJAH (Isaiah—Malachi)
In Matthew 17:1-5, Moses and Elijah appeared with Jesus while he was with Peter, James, and John on the Mount of Transfiguration. Moses represented the law, and Elijah represented the prophets. Prophets appeared before, during, and after the exiles.[1] They warned Israel of the consequences of disobedience and looked forward to the promised Messiah.  

400 (YEARS BETWEEN OLD TESTAMENT AND NEW TESTAMENT)
After the Old Testament ends with the book of Malachi, four hundred years pass before God speaks again through the last prophet, John the Baptist. This time is known as the Intertestamental Period or the Silent Period. 

“CALY” –-HANDHOLDS THROUGH THE NEW TESTAMENT

Christ (Matthew-John)
The Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke), along with John’s Gospel, tell the story of Jesus on earth—the incarnation, his teachings, the crucifixion, the resurrection, and his appearances after the resurrection. 

Apostles (Acts)
The Acts of the Apostles begins with Jesus' ascension and the coming of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit lit the flame that ignited the church. In Acts, we follow Peter and Paul, learn how Jews and Gentiles united into one body, and see churches start throughout Europe and Asia. 

Letters (Romans-Jude)
The New Testament includes twenty-one letters, thirteen of which were written by Paul. Most of these letters are directed to churches, with a few sent to individuals. 

Yet-to-Come (Revelation)
The Revelation of Jesus Christ was given to an angel, who then revealed it to the apostle John while he was exiled on the Island of Patmos. The Revelation begins with letters to seven churches and then describes the judgments that will end life as we know it, ultimately ushering us into the eternal kingdom.