Apr 26, 2024
JOSHUA 12-13:
As
we heard yesterday, God fought for Israel, even causing the sun and
moon to stand still. Basically the main central body of land was
conquered in only two campaigns. It is important to remember that
the total destruction of the people groups listed was commanded by
God because of their disgusting pagan...
Apr 25, 2024
JOSHUA 10-11:
The
king of Ai trusted in appearances, and was defeated. And the
leaders of Israel trusted in appearances and failed to ask God for
guidance, leading to a problem that would later cause more
pain.
PSALM 71:
This
is a poem written by an senior citizen with examples for our
prayers that are appropriate for...
Apr 24, 2024
JOSHUA 8-9:
Yesterday the walls of Jericho “came a-tumbling
down” after some skillful trumpet playing while marching around the
city for 7 days. The city was devoted to destruction, meaning that
this was God's judgement upon them, and that everything was to be
destroyed. Right after this amazing victory, Israel...
Apr 23, 2024
JOSHUA 6-7:
In
yesterday’s reading, Joshua lead the people across the Jordan on
dry ground, and they set up 12 stones in two places to be memorial
reminders for the people of this miracle. All the men were
circumcised, and the angel who is the commander of God's army
revealed himself to Joshua.
PSALM 69:
Apr 22, 2024
JOSHUA 4-5:
In
yesterday’s reading, Joshua sent out two spies. Rahab, who was a
prostitute and later became an outstanding example of God's grace,
protected them and eventually became a full member of Israel. The
people of Israel crossed the Jordan miraculously on dry ground—
even though the river was in flood stage,...