Basic Bible Teaching: The Literary structure of Joshua and The Gentile Rahab vs the Jew Achan Deep Dive study

Monday, 6 October 2025

The Literary structure of Joshua and The Gentile Rahab vs the Jew Achan Deep Dive study

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]A @Christadelphians Video: Description: This shows how the book of Joshua is partially centred round Joshua as a model of Christ, and also around the sin of Achan contrasted with the righteousness of Rahab. It is an interesting talk. **Description:** Explore the profound literary structures in Joshua 1–8, focusing on the contrasting figures of Rahab and Achan. This expositional study uncovers how the Hebrew Scriptures use symmetry—centered on sevens—to highlight themes of faith, obedience, and divine justice. Discover how Rahab’s scarlet thread foreshadows redemption, while Achan’s sin mirrors Eden’s fall. A thought-provoking journey through Joshua’s typology, revealing Christ’s sacrifice and the power of God’s Word. ### **Video Chapters (Timestamps)** **Duration:** 43:26 00:00 - Introduction: Literary Structure in Joshua 03:11 - Why Literary Structure Matters in Hebrew Scripture 06:30 - Joshua 1: Moses’ Death and the New Covenant 10:15 - Central Pivot: Joshua 5 (Circumcision and Passover) 14:22 - Bookend: Joshua 8 (Altar and the Law Restored) 17:40 - Rahab’s Faith: Joshua 2 (Spies, Covenant, Scarlet Thread) 24:08 - Rahab’s Exodus: Symbolism of "Brought Out Safely" 27:50 - Achan’s Sin: Joshua 7 (Disobedience at Ai) 32:18 - Joshua’s Anguish vs. Renewed Victory 36:05 - Divine Instructions: Purge Sin, Conquer Ai 39:40 - Rahab vs. Achan: 7 Contrasts Summarized 41:55 - Conclusion: Trusting the Inspired Word [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cmm3WOv3J2c[/embedyt] ### **Bible Verses Category (Emojis)** 📜 **Joshua 1:1–8** – Moses’ death; Joshua’s mandate. 🔖 **Joshua 2:1–23** – Spies, Rahab’s covenant, scarlet thread. ✝️ **Joshua 5:1–15** – Circumcision, Passover, divine encounter. ⚖️ **Joshua 6:18–23** – Curse on Jericho’s spoils; Rahab saved. 💀 **Joshua 7:1–26** – Achan’s sin; Israel’s defeat at Ai. 🔥 **Joshua 8:1–35** – Ai conquered; altar and law restored. 🌿 **Genesis 38:30** – Scarlet thread of Zerah (Rahab’s link). 🐑 **Exodus 12:3–51** – Passover lamb; "brought out" motif. 🍎 **Genesis 3:6** – Eden’s sin mirrored in Achan. ### **Tags** Bible study, Book of Joshua, Literary structure, Rahab, Achan, Expositional teaching, Biblical typology, Old Testament analysis, Scripture patterns, Bible verses, Faith and obedience, Scarlet thread, Christ in Joshua, Divine justice, Biblical symmetry, Hebrew Scripture **Key Themes:** Divine symmetry in judgment/mercy, covenant faithfulness, typology of Christ’s sacrifice, and the peril of disregarding God’s Word. Ideal for seekers of deep scriptural understanding!

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