King 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 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
Continue readingEven before God works in his people he has started his work with others. He strikes fear in the hearts of those who do not know him and melts their heart creating teachable moments. (v. 9). This probably applies when we share the gospel too. Rahab risked her life by
Continue readingV 8This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have
Continue reading“…be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil” (v 19). Explore, think about, build on, market and be intentional about what is good, looking and moving forward. Glad that as a church we have turned around and are being wise about what is good. Paul is
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