Caleb: When to Retire from the Ministry

INTRODUCTION: Caleb’s name means dog. He was a Kenezite and was therefore not of pure Jewish blood. Although Caleb did not have an honorable name or an impressive pedigree, God used him and blessed him in a marvelous way. This lesson tells how he did it.

CONCLUSION: Caleb was a man that had a heart for God and His word. Complete obedience was the only option. The Bible records his faithful following of the Lord for the last forty-five years as he fully expected to receive the promise given to him those many years earlier. How can we apply the lessons of Caleb’s life to our own lives?