Originally posted: 08/25/2019

Repurpose: (verb) to change (something) so that it can be used for a different purpose; adapt for use in a different purpose.

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Originally posted: 08/24/2019

The men of Ai struck down about thirty-six of their men, and pursued them from the gate as far as Shebarim and struck them down on the descent, so the hearts of the people melted and became as water, (7:5 emphasis added). Continue reading →

Originally posted: 08/23/2019

While Jericho is shut up tight, while no one is coming in or going out, while it is barricaded and seemingly impenetrable, “The Lord said to Joshua, ‘See, I have given Jericho into your hand, with its king and the valiant warriors,'” (6:2).

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Originally posted: 08/22/2019

God had led His people on dry land through the Jordan; and a great victory occurred before the first sword was drawn. Continue reading →

Originally posted: 08/21/2019

As He promised, the Lord brought His people to the edge of the Promised Land. And just like that, while at flood stage, God’s people have crossed through the raging Jordan River. Continue reading →

Originally posted: 08/20/2019

“Behold, the ark of covenant of the Lord of all the earth is crossing over ahead of you into the Jordan,” (3:11).
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Originally posted: 08/19/2019

The story of Rahab, the harlot, is a story that moves from fear to faith in God’s offer of deliverance and protection. Continue reading →

Originally posted: 08/18/2019

Joshua, having been groomed for this position over the last forty years, is now called to lead his people into the Promised Land. Continue reading →

Originally posted: 08/17/2019

As the book of Deuteronomy (actually the entire Pentateuch) concludes, I was left wondering why there wasn’t some type of dramatic fanfare declaring the culmination of God’s Holy Law. But there is no fanfare; for He is not finished. Continue reading →

Originally posted: 08/16/2019

“Indeed, He loves the people…” (33:3).

Moses, the man of God, pronounces a blessing over the people; Moses, the man who walked forty years with Almighty God; the man who spoke to God face to face; the man who was His spokesman. Continue reading →