Typical history of Joshua through Samuel: Four OT books typify first and second advents of Christ, and our duties:

  • Joshua: First work of “Joshua/Jesus”: making it possible for others to enter Land of promise: Josh 24:31; typical of Heb 2:14; Eph 1:11.
  • Judges: No visible king, wicked society, failure of many.
  • Ruth: A small remnant (both Jew and Gentile) remain faithful in the midst of wickedness and indifference.
  • Samuel: “David” establishes kingdom at Jerusalem: Typical of 2nd coming, judgment, reward, reign of Christ and saints: Rev 5:9,10.