If we forget the total destruction and merciless extermination (v. 20) of the people of Canaan and just focus on what God did for the Israelites, it is a pretty big miracle. A bunch of nomads taking over more established kingdoms with ease and striking fear in their hearts. Then
Continue readingThe Israelites captured a whole chunk of land in one campaign because the Lord fought for them (v. 42) and thanks to the deceiving Gibeonites for being the cause of this campaign. In Joshua 1, first God encouraged Joshua twice by saying “Be strong and courageous”(vv. 6, 9). Then in
Continue readingKing Yaweh has entered canaan. Joshua made a treaty and the leaders of the assembly ratified it by oath (v. 15). That’s a functional democracy. Not sure how the leaders were selected in the first place but they definitely represented all the tribes. Unfortunately, they made a decision without consulting
Continue readingJoshua was encouraged by the Lord. The first loss against Ai did not keep him from mobilizing his fighting men and marching towards Ai. The first loss also helped Joshua to approach the same problem differently. What do we learn from our mistakes? “Afterwards, Joshua read all the words of
Continue readingJoshua had the courage to go before the Lord even though he was totally frustrated because of losing a battle. Achan knew the instructions but failed to keep it. Because of his sin, his entire family was punished. The community also suffered because of Achan. We should become a source
Continue readingThe Lord said to Joshua, “See, I have handed Jericho to you” (v. 2). The Lord also gave instructions to follow. Joshua being confident in the Lord took the Lord’s promise and his instructions seriously and followed it carefully. For example, he said to the people boldly, “Shout! For the
Continue readingCurious childrenGod asked J to lay 12 stones in remembrance of the event but there is subtle point here thatis missed.God expects the parent that their children will ask questions. “when they ask” A significant shift in raising children in this world is to encourage them to ask questions.What does
Continue readingThe hand of the Lord is powerful and He can do impossible things. What is impossible and illogical is possible for our God. The twelve stones served as a reminder of God’s mighty power and God’s faithfulness to His promises for the younger generation. Let’s think of some “reminders” that
Continue readingTitle The Whole Armor of God – The Shield of Faith Speaker Rev. Ebenezer Peter Event Sunday Worship Service
Continue readingToday, we may not have the experience of seeing a rushing river stop and crossing through it on dry ground. But we have these stories that bear witness to the truth that God is among us and will do amazing things as he has promised. God will make a way
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