Gevurah - גבורה

Ben Zoma says: Who is the strong one? The one who conquers their impulse, as it says, "slowness to anger is better than a mighty person and the ruler of his spirit than the conqueror of a city." (Proverbs 16:32).

After the death of Moses, G-d said to Joshua: “My servant Moses is dead. Prepare to cross the Jordan, together with all this people. …No one shall be able to resist you as long as you live. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will not fail you or forsake you. "You must be very strong and resolute to observe faithfully all the Teachings that Moses enjoined upon you. Do not deviate from it to the right or to the left, and you may be successful wherever you go. Let not this Book of the Teachings cease from your lips, but recite it day and night, so that you may observe faithfully all that is written in it. Only then will you prosper in your undertakings and only then will you be successful. “Be strong and resolute; do not be terrified or dismayed, for G-d is with you wherever you go.”

1. Why do you think G-d would have given this speech to Joshua before he goes on a big journey? Do you think Joshua was nervous about the journey ahead of him?
2. What effect might this have had on Joshua?
3. What is the "book of teachings" being referred to?
4. What might the line "let not this Book of the Teachings cease from your lips, but recite it day and night" be referring to?
5. How might G-d's words to Joshua serve as a model for how to encourage others in our lives?