SCRIPTURE: Joshua 4:15-24 OBSERVATION: 1. The ark (the symbol of “God with us”) is at the center of this story. Where it goes, the people go. Where it goes, the waters part. When it leaves, the waters flow. The people are to keep a reverent distance from the ark. The memory stones are taken from where…
Author: Norm
Dec 30 — Joshua 4:1-14
SCRIPTURE: Joshua 4:1-14 OBSERVATION: 1. This was certainly a memorable experience. The memory stones taken from the riverbed were to be an enduring reminder of God’s amazing provision in time of need. 2. An important part of spreading the message is communicating it to those around us, whether our own children (“when your children ask you”)…
Bible Readings (April)
APRIL 1. Luke 3:1-20 2. Luke 3:21-38 3. Luke 4:1-13 4. Luke 4:14-30 5. Luke 4:31-44 6. Joshua 22:1-9 7. Joshua 22:10-34 8. Joshua 23:1-16 9. Joshua 24:1-27 10. Joshua 24:28-33 11. Luke 5:1-11 12. Luke 5:12-26 13. Luke 5:27-32 14. Luke 5:33-39 15. Jeremiah 11:1-17 16. Jeremiah 11:18-23 17. Jeremiah 12:1-17 18. Jeremiah 13:1-14 19. Jeremiah 13:15-27 20. Jeremiah 14:1-16 21. Jeremiah 14:17-22 22. Luke 6:1-11 23. Luke 6:12-26 24. Luke 6:27-36 25. Luke 6:37-42 26. Luke 6:43-45 27. Luke 6:46-49…
Dec 29 — Joshua 3:1-17
SCRIPTURE: Joshua 3:1-17 OBSERVATION: 1. The ark of the covenant represents God’s presence among them, leading them to fulfill His purpose for them. They are to follow it, but to maintain a reverent distance from it. In the surrounding religions it was customary to perform ritualistic and orgiastic actions around sacred relics, to “move” their gods…
Dec 28 — Joshua 2:1-24
SCRIPTURE: Joshua 2:1-24 OBSERVATION: 1. God has already been preparing the land for invasion. The rumours were enough to cause fear in the inhabitants, an advantage for Joshua and his armies. 2. This was not just a battle for the land, it was a battle of the gods. The God of Israel was coming against El…
Dec 27 — Joshua 1:10-18
SCRIPTURE: Joshua 1:10-18 OBSERVATION: 1. Joshua has been well-prepared to lead this rag tag assembly of homeless nomads. He was a bold army commander (Exodus 17:9-14) who served as Moses aide for many years (Numbers 11:28), and also demonstrated a remarkable faith in God when facing the giants of Canaan (Numbers 14:1-10). 2. Joshua also inspires his followers with…
Dec 26 — Joshua 1:1-9
SCRIPTURE: Joshua 1:1-9 OBSERVATION: 1. A frightening moment for Joshua, the torch is being passed to him, he must follow in the footsteps of the greatest leader the clan of Jacob has ever known. 2. His assignment is conquest, to lead a ragtag army into an occupied, well-defended land. 3. The key to success, says God,…
Dec 25 — Luke 2:41-51
Welcome to Jill Hamming, a friend of mine from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and a regular participant on this web page. She will share her reflections on the readings from Luke 1-2. SCRIPTURE: Luke 2:41-51 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Jesus is 12 years old now. He is fascinated by the teaching at the temple. Did Jesus always know as he grew…
Dec 24 — Luke 2:21-39
Welcome to Jill Hamming, a friend of mine from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and a regular participant on this web page. She will share her reflections on the readings from Luke 1-2. SCRIPTURE: Luke 2:21-39 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Two devout seniors. The Holy Spirit made it plain to both Anna and Simeon that this child was Jesus, the Messiah….
Dec 23 — Luke 2:8-20
Welcome to Jill Hamming, a friend of mine from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and a regular participant on this web page. She will share her reflections on the readings from Luke 1-2. SCRIPTURE: Luke 2:8-20 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: How amazed those shepherds must have been. What a surprise and privilege! God sending an angel to them to announce the…