ALONE WITH GOD
ALONE WITH GOD Genesis 32:22-30 Without doubt, you are familiar with the story of Jacob and his brother, Esau. Early in their lives, Jacob and his mother had formed a plan to secure the blessing that Isaac was going to give
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CHOOSING TO SERVE
CHOOSING TO SERVE Joshua 24:11-16 In the closing chapter of Joshua, we are presented with a profound challenge. As Joshua gathers the people for a final address, he reflects on the incredible journey Israel has undertaken—God’s deliverance from Egypt, the victories
STAYING FAITHFUL
STAYING FAITHFUL Joshua 23:1-6 “Be very strong; be careful to obey all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, without turning aside to the right or to the left.” — Joshua 23:6 We witness a poignant scene
UNDERSTANDING GOD’S PROVISION
UNDERSTANDING GOD’S PROVISION Joshua 21:1-8 The chapter opens with the Levitical clans receiving their inheritance, albeit not in the form of land like the other tribes. Instead, they were given cities scattered throughout the territories of Israel, along with pasturelands to
FINDING REFUGE AND REDEMPTION
FINDING REFUGE AND REDEMPTION Joshua 20:1-6 In Joshua 20, we see the establishment of cities of refuge, which stand as powerful symbols of God’s mercy and justice. These designated places provided sanctuary for those who had unintentionally caused harm, offering them
TAKING POSSESSION
TAKING POSSESSION Joshua 16:1-4 We witness the allocation of land to the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh in Joshua 16, emphasizing a crucial theme: the importance of taking possession of what God has promised. This serves as a powerful reminder that
EMBRACING OUR INHERITANCE
EMBRACING OUR INHERITANCE Joshua 15:1-12 In Joshua 15, we see a detailed division of land among the clans of the tribe of Judah, emphasizing the specific cities and territories that would belong to them. This meticulous account serves not only as
TRUSTING GOD TO COMPLETE HIS WORK
TRUSTING GOD TO COMPLETE HIS WORK Joshua 13:1-7 “When Joshua had grown old, the Lord said to him, ‘You are now very old, and there are still very large areas of land to be taken over.’” — Joshua 13:1 Israel was
GOD FIGHTS FOR US AND INVITES BOLD FAITH
GOD FIGHTS FOR US AND INVITES BOLD FAITH Joshua 10:1-15 “The Lord threw them into confusion before Israel… The sun stopped in the middle of the sky and delayed going down about a full day.” — Joshua 10:10, 13 There was
SEEK GOD’S WISDOM AND EMBRACE INTEGRITY
SEEK GOD’S WISDOM AND EMBRACE INTEGRITY Joshua 9:1-14 “The Israelites sampled their provisions but did not inquire of the Lord.” — Joshua 9:14 In Joshua 9, we encounter the story of the Gibeonites, who trick Israel into making a peace treaty.
