followHIM Joshua 1-8; 23-24 Part 1 • Dr. Camille Fronk Olson • May 18-24 • Come, Follow Me
May 13, 2026
Dr. Camille Fronk Olson, a professor and author who studies ancient scripture and women in scripture, explores Joshua and Rahab. She talks about Rahab’s bold covenant and the scarlet cord, Joshua’s charge to lead with courage, the priests stepping into the Jordan in faith, and the twelve stones as lasting memorials. Short, vivid stories about faith, covenant, and remembrance.
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A Personal Mentor Shaped Camille's Scholarship
- Camille recalls Robert J. Matthews working across the hall and influencing her scholarship and teaching.
- She describes daily conversations with him and his humble impact on her approach to scripture study.
Keep Scripture In Your Mouth Day And Night
- Make scripture study constant and central to leadership and decision making.
- Camille cites Joshua 1:8: meditate on the law day and night to prosper and avoid turning right or left.
Rahab's 'I Know' Is A Model Of Faith
- Rahab is presented as a repentant, covenant-capable woman whose faith recognizes Jehovah's acts before they occur.
- Camille highlights Rahab's 'I know' (yadah) and the prophetic-perfect tense as an example of faith acting as if promises are already fulfilled.
