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Looking Forward, Looking Back

The Jordan river was an opportunity for the people to look ahead to God’s continued blessing on their journey as they followed their new leader: Joshua. It was a major reassurance to Joshua that indeed the LORD was with him and was giving him the land.

The Jordan River was also an opportunity for looking back, for remembering what God had done. Continue reading

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Mighty Warrior

In complete contrast to Gideon’s confession of his weakness, God calls him “Mighty Warrior!” He reminds Gideon that he has no reason to doubt or fear. He is being called by God to lead the people of Israel. What matters is not his inability, but God’s ability. Continue reading

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Looking Forward, Looking Back (Apr 11)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 51:13-19 | Josh 3:1-4:24 | Luke 14:7-35 | Prov 12:27-28 Today’s Scripture Focus: Josh 3-4 Joshua 4:20-24 20 And Joshua set up in Gilgal the twelve stones they had taken from the Jordan. 21 He charged … Continue reading

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