Tag Archives: Joshua

Not by Might

December 23 Not by Might  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 145:8-13 | Zechariah 4:1 – 5:11 | Revelation 14:1-20 | Proverbs 30:21-23 Today’s Scripture Focus: Zechariah 4-5 So he said to me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: … Continue reading

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Rest

God promised that if they would obey him, he would give the children of Israel the land. While their obedience was far from perfect, God fully fulfilled his end of the bargain. Not one of all his good promises had failed; they all came to pass. Continue reading

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The Walls Came Tumbling Down

Joshua was a young leader, taking over for the only leader the people had ever known—Moses. They had arrived at the promised destination—now they had to conquer and inhabit the land. The mighty, fortified walls of Jericho were the first stop on the journey ahead. Continue reading

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Looking Forward; Looking Back

The Jordan River was the first big test of Joshua’s leadership. While God was guiding him and the people on a road they had not travelled before, this incident certainly brought to mind another significant crossing: the crossing of the Red Sea under Moses’ leadership. Continue reading

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Be Strong and Courageous

Joshua was faced with an amazing challenge. He was to follow in the footsteps of Moses and lead the people of Israel into the Promised Land. Not an easy task on either count: Moses was a great leader and the people of Israel were notorious for being difficult to lead. Continue reading

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The Walls Came Tumbling Down (Apr 12)

Joshua was a young leader, taking over for the only leader the people had ever known—Moses. They had arrived at the promised destination—now they had to conquer and inhabit the land. The mighty, fortified walls of Jericho were the first stop on the journey ahead. Continue reading

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Looking Forward, Looking Back (Apr 11)

The Jordan River was the first big test of Joshua’s leadership. While God was guiding him and the people on a road they had not travelled before, this incident certainly brought to mind another significant crossing: the crossing of the Red Sea under Moses’ leadership. Continue reading

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You Can’t Do It Alone (Feb 3)

February 3 You Can’t Do It Alone Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 19:1-6 | Exodus 17:8 – 19:15 | Matthew 22:34-23:12 | Proverbs 6:27-35 Today’s Scripture Focus: Exodus 17:8 – 19:15 “What you are doing is not good. You and these … Continue reading

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As For Me and My House (Apr 22)

April 22 As For Me and My House Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 58:1-11 | Josh 24:1-33 | Luke 21:1-29 | Proverbs 13:20-23 Today’s Scripture Focus: Joshua 24:1-33 “Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods … Continue reading

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The Walls Came Tumbling Down (Apr 12)

April 12 The Walls Came Tumbling Down Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 52:1-9 | Josh 5:1-7:15 | Luke 14:1-32 | Proverbs 13:1 The seventh time around, when the priests sounded the trumpet blast, Joshua commanded the army, “Shout! For the LORD … Continue reading

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