The descendants of Jacob had come to Egypt as honored guests. But as the years passed and the number of those descendants grew, a pharaoh came to power who worried this group of outsiders would rise up and rebel against him. So he enslaved the people and forced them to work on his building projects. When the people cried out to God, the Lord raised up an unlikely leader to deliver them. Moses had a sordid past (one that included murder) and by his own admission was not an eloquent speaker. Yet God used him regardless to not only lead the people out of Egypt but also to give them laws and establish them as a nation. The Lord would lead them to the promised land. But would they take possession of it?

Join beloved author Max Lucado as he explores how God led his people out of Egypt and what happened when they reached the border of the promised land. As you read, study, journal, and discuss the book of Joshua, watch for these key themes that Max will unpack throughout the book:

• God can use anyone and everyone in his plans for this world.
• The Lord gives us instructions on how to live that he expects us to follow.
• We need to trust in God when he calls us to do something that seems impossible.
• The Lord calls us to remember the blessings that he has provided to us.

Life Lessons with Max Lucado brings the Bible to life in twelve lessons filled with intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections to take you deeper into God's Word. Each lesson includes:

• An opening reflection on the Bible book you're studying.
• Background information to deepen your understanding of the cultural and historical setting.
• An excerpt of the text (from the NIV and the NKJV).
• Exploration questions with plenty of room to write your own thoughts and notes.
• Inspirational thoughts from Max as well as a closing takeaway for further reflection.

The Life Lessons series is ideal for use in both a small-group setting or for individual study.