Sojourning Under the Sun: Sabbath? (Joshua 24)

The people of Israel are about to find themselves in a situation where they are no longer lead by a physical leader.  This is Joshua’s farewell and it would see that as Israel is now situated in the land that Israel has secured rest.  First, why should Israel want to enjoy the rest?  Second, how is Israel supposed to transform this land?

Choose Whom You Will Serve (Joshua 24:15)

Joshua gives the exhortation for Israel to choose whom they will serve.  The Lord is the one who has assured Israel that He chose them to dwell in the land that was promised to Abraham.  So, if the Lord has chosen this people then why must this people choose the Lord? This is a rather strange declaration, and what does this have to do with profession of faith?