Be Strong and Very Courageous (Biblical Theology Review on Leadership in Joshua 1:1-18)

Abstract

This study explores the leadership of Joshua in Joshua 1:1-18 and its implications for today’s leadership. Specifically, this study uses a method of library study or a review of documents derived from books or journal that are biblical in nature. As for the results of this study, Joshua led the people of Israel to Canaan because of the extraordinary involvement of God in strengthening Joshua. This reinforcement is based on Joshua’s obedience to God to lead the nation of Israel. God has a highest authority gives Joshua authority in transforming the lives of the Israelites. This study emphasizes that God’s instructions are essential to support Joshua in his leadership pattern as well as the role of people around him in supporting all activities. This divine instruction is rooted not only in the manifest actions of a leader, buat also in the spirit or spirituality. The similarity between the meaning of the name Jesus and Joshua represents that the revelation of God to Joshua was also given to Jesus in the New Testament. Joshua brought the people of Israel to the land of Canaan, in the New Testament also Jesus brought every believer to the ground of spirituality covenant to eternal life through His sacrifice and resurrection. From this research, the theological implications are the importance of acknowledging the sovereignty of God’s power as the primary foundation of effective leadership as well as directing on the significance of strengthening faith and obedience to God when leading people.