The Bible Recap Kids – Day 85 (Joshua 12-15)

Host: Ms. Emily ("Miss Emily")
Date: March 26, 2026

Episode Overview

In this episode, Miss Emily continues guiding young listeners through the Book of Joshua, exploring chapters 12 through 15. The focus is on how God’s people enter the Promised Land, the challenges they face when they don’t fully obey God, and the importance of trusting His promises at every age. Miss Emily highlights the experiences of Joshua, Caleb, and the tribes settling in Canaan, drawing lessons about obedience, faithfulness, and God’s enduring presence.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. God’s Promise & Instructions (00:04)

• Key Verse Highlighted:
  “In Joshua, chapter 13, verse 6, God says, I myself will drive these people out of the land ahead of the Israelites.”
• Miss Emily emphasizes that God personally promises to help the Israelites conquer Canaan, but He expects their obedience as they settle.

2. Mixed Obedience Among Tribes (00:20)

• The Israelites follow God’s instructions and win many battles, gaining more land.
• Disobedience Alert:
  The tribes settling east of the Jordan let some of the local people stay in the land, disobeying God’s command. Miss Emily warns:
  “Uh oh. This act of disobedience will cause lots of trouble over the years to come.” (00:33)

3. Joshua & Caleb: Faith Across Lifetimes (00:40)

• Both Joshua and Caleb, the faithful spies from earlier years, are now old but still trust God.
• Caleb, possibly 85 years old, is highlighted for his continued courage and faith:
  • “You are never too young or too old for God to use you.” (00:51)
  • Caleb and his men, with Joshua’s blessing, defeat the giants in their land by following God’s instructions.

4. Division of the Land (00:57)

• The tribe of Judah receives the most land. Despite much of it being desert, Miss Emily notes that areas near the Dead Sea are rich with minerals.
• Geography is connected to God’s provision, even in challenging places.

5. Slow or Difficult Obedience & God’s Faithfulness (01:10)

• Joshua 13:13 Reference: The tribes east of the Jordan didn’t drive out the people, possibly not even trying.
• Judah tried but couldn’t drive out the Jebusites from Jerusalem.
• Miss Emily clarifies that God doesn’t abandon them despite their struggles:
  “God hasn't given up on them or gone back on his promise. But he does want their obedience. Still. He is with them. Even in their sin, even in the waiting.” (01:25)

6. God’s Purposes in Success and Failure (01:35)

• Miss Emily reassures listeners:
  “He's at work, shaping their hearts. Even in failure, he's strengthening their faith and joy.” (01:38)
• The encouragement is that God is working for the Israelites—and by extension, for us—even when things aren’t perfect or easy.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “You are never too young or too old for God to use you.” —Miss Emily (00:51)
• “Uh oh. This act of disobedience will cause lots of trouble over the years to come.” —Miss Emily (00:33)
• “God hasn't given up on them or gone back on his promise. But he does want their obedience. Still. He is with them. Even in their sin, even in the waiting.” —Miss Emily (01:25)
• “He's at work, shaping their hearts. Even in failure, he's strengthening their faith and joy. He's where the joy is.” —Miss Emily (01:38)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:04 – God’s promise in Joshua 13:6
• 00:20 – Obedience and disobedience among the tribes
• 00:40 – Joshua and Caleb’s faithful leadership in old age
• 00:57 – Judah’s land and provision by God
• 01:10 – Disobedience and God’s continued presence
• 01:35 – God’s work in the Israelites’ hearts during both success and failure

Tone & Takeaways

Miss Emily uses simple, friendly language suitable for young listeners, emphasizing that God loves to work with all people—no matter their age or their mistakes. She reassures kids that even imperfect obedience doesn’t cancel out God’s promises, and that joy is found in trusting Him, especially in waiting or hard times.

Main message:
God keeps His promises and wants our obedience—not for perfection, but for our hearts. No one is too young or too old for God’s purpose, and even when we struggle or fail, He is with us, working for our good and shaping our joy.