“Achan. What are you doing?” his wife asked. “These are a few souvenirs I picked up from our battle at Jericho”, Achan replied. “Are you sure you should be doing this? Didn’t Joshua say that God said nothing was to be taken?” “I’m putting these things under the floor of the tent, for safe-keeping.” Nobody… Read More »
God Delivers Jericho to the Israelites
“Have your armed men march around the walls of Jericho one time each day for six days. On the seventh day march around the city seven times. After the seventh time when a long blast is heard on the horns all the people are to give a mighty shout. Then the walls will fall down.” … Read More »
God’s Purpose For Rahab
“Go and scout the land, especially Jericho”, Joshua instructed the two spies. Jericho was a city fortified with a wall around the entire city. During the daytime, the city gates were normally open. Through these gates passed the two Israelite spies. Led by God, they arrived at an innkeeper’s residence. The innkeeper, Rahab, became aware… Read More »
God Empowers Joshua to Lead His People
If Joshua would be faithful in meditating on God’s Word continually and choose to obey God’s instructions, He would enable Joshua to prosper and succeed in leading His people. Joshua prepared the Israelites to take possession of the “Promised Land” (Canaan) as God instructed. The Israelites promised to obey God and be led by Joshua.… Read More »
Joshua: Appointed by God to Succeed Moses
Having faced Pharaoh in securing the release of the Israelites from Egypt, Moses is told by God that he will not be going into “The Promised Land”; but will be succeeded by Joshua. Joshua is one of the two spies that returned a “good” report, regarding the fertility of the land and a belief that… Read More »
Balak Hires Balaam
King Balak, concerned about the huge number of Israelites (600,000 men plus women and children) that had migrated into land near Moab, attempted to hire the services of Balaam, a person with a reputation of employing curses or blessings. Balaam became aware of God’s restraint on his actions and advised King Balak that he would… Read More »
God’s Presence During Wilderness Living
Although the Israelites were living in the wilderness as a consequence of their choice to avoid taking possession of the “Promised Land” (Canaan), God continued to love them and provide for their needs. The Israelites sent a messenger to the King of the Amorites, requesting permission to pass through their territory, promising to stay out… Read More »
Canaan – “The Promised Land”
God provided a path, for the Israelites, from a life of hardship and servitude under the Egyptian government to a land that was favorable for sustaining life. A land that would enable the Israelites to reflect God’s presence and power. God told the Israelites to go in and possess the land. The Israelites wanted a… Read More »
Moses – Defended by God
God saw that Moses was a humble man as he performed his duties of leading the Israelites from Egypt through the wanderings in the wilderness. Miriam and Aaron (the sister and brother of Moses) were critical of Moses’ choice of a wife. The criticism of their brother extended to the special relationship between God and… Read More »
Moses – Loving God and Others
On Mount Sinai God provided Moses with what is often called the “Ten Commandments”. The first four state how to love God. The last six state how to love others. A right relationship with God and others results in a joy that sometimes is the opposite of our circumstances. [Bible: Exodus 20:1-17]
