In this chapter, Israel is circumcised; manna ceases; the Captain of the Lord meets Joshua.

• God is concerned for the honor of His people for His honor is wrapped up with them, v. 9
• Don’t expect extraordinary support when needs can be met from ordinary means, v. 12
• God’s gifts match our needs, vv. 10–12
• God’s encouragements increase proportionate to our difficulties, vv. 13–15
• God’s help and encouragement are found as we obey Him with diligence and sincerity, vv. 13–15
• What God by His Word requires of us He by His grace works in us