Theme: Divine commission and human ordination

Exegetical Note
In anticipation of his death, Moses asks God to select a successor for him, lest the Israelites be leaderless and therefore aimless. The "spirit" that God attributes to his appointee, Joshua, is ambiguous, but probably means an innate charisma, which nevertheless has to be supplemented by a measure of Moses' authority as well as the priest Eleazar's examination and (ostensibly) approval.

Call to Worship
Leader: Sing alo…