What happensPermalink
Joshua reminds Israel of God’s past blessings and calls them to faithfully serve the Lord; the people renew their covenant. Joshua dies in his allocated portion of the Promised Land.
Why it mattersPermalink
The covenant renewal follows an ancient pattern: a reminder of God’s past blessings and mercies, an expectation that Israel will follow the law and remain faithful, a written record, witnesses, and consequences.
Key versePermalink
Then Joshua said to the people, “You are witnesses against yourselves that you have chosen the Lord, to serve him.” And they said, “We are witnesses.”