Chapter 9 Fighting Off Fear

In the back of the Book, you will find a section called 'Notes" .  These are links and comments to the "Notes" found in that area. 

1. Eph. 6:11 - Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil
2. Eph: 6:10 - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
3. Joshua 3:1-6 -  3:1 The location of Acacia Grove is unknown today, but it was where Israel had been camped for some time after arriving at the plains of Moab, at the northern end of the Dead Sea (Num. 22:1; 25:1). It was where Israel was when Balaam came with the intent of cursing Israel (Num. 22–24), and where many Israelites had gone after prostitutes among the Moabite women (Num. 25:1–3). The day after the spies returned from Jericho, Joshua led the people from this place to the Jordan. 3:2 After three days, the officers went through the camp with instructions about the crossing itself. These instructions (v. 3) were different from the instructions given in 1:11, and this three-day period started on the day after the spies returned from Jericho. The previous three-day period in 1:11 (and 2:22) began when the spies went into Jericho to begin with. After these two three-day periods, the Israelites crossed the Jordan on the next day, the seventh day after the book’s action begins (3:5). This seven-day period immediately precedes the dedication of Israelite males in ch. 5. It is then followed by another seven-day period of marching around Jericho. 3:3 Chapter 3 emphasizes the significance of the ark of the covenant, mentioning it more than 11 times. The priests were responsible for carrying it (v. 3) in accordance with the rules given to Moses (Deut. 10:8; 31:9). They were to carry the ark with poles and not to touch it (Ex. 25:12, 13; 37:3–5; Num. 4:4–15). The ark symbolized God’s presence. Everyone had to be careful to keep a healthy distance from it (3:4). The chapter refers to the ark in various ways, most commonly as “the ark of the covenant.” The priesthood was restricted to Levites in general, and more specifically to Aaron’s family (Num. 25:7–13; Deut. 18:1, 5). All priests were Levites, but not all Levites were priests. In later times Zadok, who was descended from Aaron through his third son, Eleazar (1 Chr. 6:1–8, 50–53), became a prominent priest. From that time on, Zadok’s descendants became responsible for the temple service (Ezek. 44:15–31). 3:4 The Hebrew word for yet is emphatic and might be translated “be very sure.” This emphasizes the importance of the command to keep one’s distance from the ark. Two thousand cubits was more than half a mile. 3:5 Sanctify yourselves: The Book of Joshua emphasizes the idea of holiness. The basic meaning of holiness is separation from things that are unclean or common. Wonders translates the Hebrew word for what today are called miracles. These mighty acts of God astonished people and prompted them to praise Him (Ps. 9:1; 96:3). In ch. 3, God performs the miracle of stopping the waters of the Jordan (vv. 14–17). Radmacher, Earl D. ; Allen, Ronald Barclay ; House, H. Wayne: The Nelson Study Bible : New King James Version. Nashville : T. Nelson Publishers, 1997, S. Jos 3:1
4. Joshua 4:19 : 4:19 The crossing of the Jordan was on the tenth day of the first month, that is, the month of Nisan (Abib), corresponding to March-April. This was an important day because it coincides with the day that the Passover lamb was selected (Ex. 12:3). It foreshadows the keeping of the Passover in 5:10, on the fourteenth day of the month, when the lamb is actually killed (Ex. 12:6, 18). The location of Gilgal is uncertain; it was somewhere east of Jericho in the Jordan valley. At Gilgal, the Israelites celebrated several religious rituals, including circumcision and Passover (ch. 5). There also a sanctuary and an altar were built for God (9:23, 27). Radmacher, Earl D. ; Allen, Ronald Barclay ; House, H. Wayne: The Nelson Study Bible : New King James Version. Nashville : T. Nelson Publishers, 1997, S. Jos 4:19
5. Havey C. Mansfield "Manliness"
   This book is under attack from alot of angles, which means it's probably pretty good and right on target.  For example, read the interview here, and note ithe attitude of the female Cornell graduate that interviewd him. http://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/12/magazine/312wwln_q4.html -
   Review by Art Carey - some good points
   "The big flaw in Mansfield's argument is that he fails to distinguish between manly style and manly substance.
   "Manly style is a guy who drives a Jeep; manly substance is a guy who can fix it. Manly style is Ronald Reagan playing soldier in war movies; manly substance is Jimmy Stewart, who actually flew numerous bomber missions. Manly style is seeming and appearing; manly substance is being and doing.
   
   "There are people who look extremely manly, but are not. And people who don't look manly, but are. T.O., with his bulging muscles and chiseled torso, is a cartoon of exaggerated masculinity. On the football field, he certainly exhibits confidence in the face of risk. But because of his constant carping, his vanity and self-absorption, he is anything but manly.
   
   "Fred Rogers, with his silly puppets and cardigan sweaters, was at the opposite end of the spectrum from Russell Crowe, Jesse Ventura and The Arnold. But he was confident of his belief in the power of love, and he had the courage to extend respect and appreciation to all, despite the risk of ridicule. The moral force of Rogers this soft, gentle man was fearsome.
6. Financial Times, October 5, 2008 - Life & Arts , 15.  
   A reference to "I started out with nothing and still have most of it left"
7. See 1 Peter 5:8
    5:8 Be sober means to be self-disciplined, to think rationally and not foolishly. Be vigilant means to be alert to the spiritual pitfalls of life and take appropriate steps to make certain that we do not stumble. your adversary: Satan is our avowed enemy. He never ceases from being hostile toward us; he is constantly accusing us before God (see Job 1:9—2:7; Zech. 3:1; Luke 22:31; Rev. 12:10). like a roaring lion: Satan is both cunning and cruel. He attacks when least expected and desires to destroy completely those whom he attacks. Radmacher, Earl D. ; Allen, Ronald Barclay ; House, H. Wayne: The Nelson Study Bible : New King James Version. Nashville : T. Nelson Publishers, 1997, S. 1 Pe 5:8
8. Paul. P Enns "Joshua: Bible Sudy Commentary" page 36
9. Http://www.masshist.org/adams/quotes.cfm