Course 1, Chapter 31: The Messiah promised and prefigured. — Thirteenth figure of the Messiah. -Josue. (A. C. 1450-1426.)

1. Who was the successor of Moses?

The successor of Moses was Josue, who led the Israelites into the land of promise.

2. What are the different names of the land of promise?

The promised land has borne different names. 1 st. It was called the land of Chanaan, because it was inhabited by Chanaan, the grandson of Noe. 2d. The land of promise, because the Lord had promised it to Abraham, to Isaac, to Jacob, and to their posterity. 3d. It was called Judea, because those who came to settle there after the captivity of Babylon were, for the most part, of the tribe of Juda. 4th. Palestine, from the Palestines or Philistines, who inhabited one of its provinces. 5th. The Holy Land, on account of the great miracles our Lord wrought there for our salvation.

3. Which was the first city taken by the Hebrew?

The first city taken by the Hebrews, after they had passed the Jordan, was Jericho. At the sound of the trumpets and the cries of the army of Israel, the walls fell, and all were put to the sword, except Hahab and her family.

4. What did Josue do after the taking of the city of Jericho?

After the taking of the city of Jericho, Josue renewed the covenant with the Lord.

5. What happened whilst Josue was combating the enemies of the Lord?

Josue, fearing that the day would close before the entire defeat of his enemies, addressed the Most High, and turning towards the heavens, said to the sun: Stand thou still! and thfc sun stood still; because nothing is difficult for God; it costs him no more to stay the sun, than it does to put it in motion.

6. Was Josue a figure of the Messiah?

Yes, Josue was the thirteenth figure of the Messiah; Josue signifies Saviour; Jesus signifies Saviour. Josue succeeded Moses, who was not permitted to bring the Hebrews into the land of promise; our Lord succeeded Moses, whose law was not sufficient to bring men to heaven. Josue introduced the Hebrews into the land of promise; our Lord introduces men into heaven. After ten years of combats and victories, Josue saw his people in full possession of the promised land; after three hundred years of combats and vic tories, our Lord sees his church reigning on the earth. As long as the Hebrews were faithful to the advice of Josue, they were happy; as long as Christians are faithful to the counsels of our Lord, they are happy.