Joshua 3
The Lord told Joshua that He would exalt him in the eyes of the people, so that all Israel may know that the Lord is with him just as He was with Moses. The Israelites, under Joshua's leadership, followed after the priests across the Jordan on dry land. The Lord had cut off the Jordan river, so that the water upstream stopped flowing when the priests entered the river's edge with the ark of the covenant. "So the people crossed over opposite Jericho and the priests who carried the ark of the covenant of the Lord stood firm on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan, while all Israel passed by until the whole nation had completed the crossing on dry ground".
Humble thoughts, reflections, and/or summaries from readings of God's word. "For if any one is desirous simply to know those things which it has pleased God to reveal, that is the man who accurately knows what it is to be truly wise. " Calvin
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
In Joshua 2, two of Joshua's men are sent ahead of them to spy out the people and the land of Jericho. But, the King of Jericho found out about their plans and tried to stop them, but they were kept hidden and safe by a woman named Rahab. Joshua's men were grateful and agreed to be merciful to her family when they returned to claim the promised land.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Joshua 1
The Lord said to Joshua, "Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."
The Lord said to Joshua, "Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."
Friday, June 18, 2010
Deuteronomy 29-34
The terms of God's covenant with the Israelites is given again by Moses. He also reminded them of all that they had witnessed, including the trials, signs, and wonders. The Lord's faithfulness and daily provision during their time in the desert was witness of His continued presence with them. Moses said, " the things revealed by the Lord our God belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of His laws.... And you shall love the Lord your God, walk in His ways, and then you will live.. and the Lord your God will bless you." He told them to choose life, by loving God, listening to His voice, and holding fast to him, "for the Lord is your life". Moses summoned Joshua and instructed him to be strong and courageous, taking now the responsibility of leading God's people, "Do not be afraid, for the Lord goes with you, he will never leave you nor forsake you". Then the Lord appeared at the Tent in the pillar of cloud and said to Moses, "You are going to rest with your fathers". And the Lord spoke directly to Joshua, "Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land I promised them on oath, and I myself will be with you." Moses spoke before all the people and leaders, "Oh, praise the greatness of our God! He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he." Moses went up to Mount Nebo that day, seeing the promised land from a distance, and died.
The terms of God's covenant with the Israelites is given again by Moses. He also reminded them of all that they had witnessed, including the trials, signs, and wonders. The Lord's faithfulness and daily provision during their time in the desert was witness of His continued presence with them. Moses said, " the things revealed by the Lord our God belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of His laws.... And you shall love the Lord your God, walk in His ways, and then you will live.. and the Lord your God will bless you." He told them to choose life, by loving God, listening to His voice, and holding fast to him, "for the Lord is your life". Moses summoned Joshua and instructed him to be strong and courageous, taking now the responsibility of leading God's people, "Do not be afraid, for the Lord goes with you, he will never leave you nor forsake you". Then the Lord appeared at the Tent in the pillar of cloud and said to Moses, "You are going to rest with your fathers". And the Lord spoke directly to Joshua, "Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land I promised them on oath, and I myself will be with you." Moses spoke before all the people and leaders, "Oh, praise the greatness of our God! He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he." Moses went up to Mount Nebo that day, seeing the promised land from a distance, and died.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Deuteronomy 27-28
"Moses and the priests, who are Levites, said to all Israel, "Be silent, O Israel, and listen! You have now become the people of the LORD your God. Obey the LORD your God and follow his commands and decrees that I give you ..."
"If you fully obey the LORD your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations on earth... blessings will come upon you and accompany you if you obey the LORD your God... However, if you do not obey the LORD your God and do not carefully follow all His commands and decrees, ... curses will come upon you and overtake you...If you do not carefully follow all the words of the law, ... and do not revere this glorious and awesome name—the LORD your God- the LORD will send fearful plagues on you and your descendants, harsh and prolonged disasters, and severe and lingering illnesses... Then the LORD will scatter you among all nations, from one end of the earth to the other. Among those nations you will find no repose, no resting place for the sole of your foot. There the LORD will give you an anxious mind, eyes weary with longing, and a despairing heart. You will live in constant suspense, filled with dread both night and day, never sure of your life. "
"Moses and the priests, who are Levites, said to all Israel, "Be silent, O Israel, and listen! You have now become the people of the LORD your God. Obey the LORD your God and follow his commands and decrees that I give you ..."
"If you fully obey the LORD your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations on earth... blessings will come upon you and accompany you if you obey the LORD your God... However, if you do not obey the LORD your God and do not carefully follow all His commands and decrees, ... curses will come upon you and overtake you...If you do not carefully follow all the words of the law, ... and do not revere this glorious and awesome name—the LORD your God- the LORD will send fearful plagues on you and your descendants, harsh and prolonged disasters, and severe and lingering illnesses... Then the LORD will scatter you among all nations, from one end of the earth to the other. Among those nations you will find no repose, no resting place for the sole of your foot. There the LORD will give you an anxious mind, eyes weary with longing, and a despairing heart. You will live in constant suspense, filled with dread both night and day, never sure of your life. "
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Deuteronomy 24-26
..you have declared that the LORD is your God and that you will walk in His ways... and the LORD has declared that you are His people, His treasured possession as He promised... He has declared that He will set you in praise, fame and honor high above all the nations He has made and that you will be a people holy to the LORD your God, as He promised.
..you have declared that the LORD is your God and that you will walk in His ways... and the LORD has declared that you are His people, His treasured possession as He promised... He has declared that He will set you in praise, fame and honor high above all the nations He has made and that you will be a people holy to the LORD your God, as He promised.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Deuteronomy 23
If you make a vow to the LORD your God, do not be slow to pay it, for the LORD your God will certainly demand it of you and you will be guilty of sin. But if you refrain from making a vow, you will not be guilty. Whatever your lips utter you must be sure to do, because you made your vow freely to the LORD your God with your own mouth.
If you make a vow to the LORD your God, do not be slow to pay it, for the LORD your God will certainly demand it of you and you will be guilty of sin. But if you refrain from making a vow, you will not be guilty. Whatever your lips utter you must be sure to do, because you made your vow freely to the LORD your God with your own mouth.
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