SCRIPTURE: Joshua 7 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Achan replied, ‘It is true! I have sinned against the LORD, the God of Israel. This is what I have done: When I saw in the plunder a beautiful robe from Babylonia, two hundred shekels of silver and a wedge of gold weighing fifty shekels, I coveted them and took them. They…
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fighting fire with fire
SCRIPTURE: Joshua 6 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: When the trumpets sounded, the people shouted, and at the sound of the trumpet, when the people gave a loud shout, the wall collapsed; so every man charged straight in, and they took the city. They devoted the city to the LORD and destroyed with the sword every living thing in it–men…
who is on who’s side?
SCRIPTURE: Joshua 5 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand. Joshua went up to him and asked, ‘Are you for us or for our enemies?’ ‘Neither,’ he replied, “but as commander of the army of the LORD…
signs and wonders
SCRIPTURE: Joshua 4 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: That day the LORD exalted Joshua in the sight of all Israel; and they revered him all the days of his life, just as they had revered Moses. [Joshua 4:14] God will back up His servants when they stand up for Him. He will not leave us in the lurch, He will somehow…
big steps
SCRIPTURE: Joshua 3 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: And as soon as the priests who carry the ark of the LORD–the Lord of all the earth–set foot in the Jordan, its waters flowing downstream will be cut off and stand up in a heap. [Joshua 3:13] Notice that the priests have to approach the river – which is at flood stage…
heart-melting churches
SCRIPTURE: Joshua 2 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: They said to Joshua, ‘The LORD has surely given the whole land into our hands; all the people are melting in fear because of us.’ [Joshua 2:24] For the spies, the fact that the people were responding in fear to them (or to God with them) was evidence enough that God would give…
strong and courageous
SCRIPTURE: Joshua 1 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. [Joshua 1:9] I can see why Joshua would be scared. He is following Moses, the greatest leader Israel had known. He is leading the…
joyful sorrow
There are two readings for today. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 22 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. [John 16:20]. In this world, we experience sorrow and joy, struggle and hope, weakness and strength. My God, my God, why have you…
the kingdom of God
There are two readings for today. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 21 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. [Matthew 19:28] Psalm 21 is another royal…
trusting God through it all
There are two readings for today. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 20 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: ‘“He trusts in God. Let God rescue him now if he wants him, for he said, ‘I am the Son of God.’” [Matthew 27:43] Jesus is being mocked. He claimed to have a special relationship with God – for he said, ‘I am the Son of God.’…