“Lots of my friends are worshipping Baal, I’m going to join them,” said the Israelites. With that, the Israelites turned their back on God and did evil in His sight. How quickly they had forgotten the 40 years of peace they enjoyed while Israel’s Judge, Othniel, was living. Now, life has, again, become unbearable; because… Read More »
“Lord, Help Us!”
“These foreigners have invaded our land and have made us like slaves,” said the Israelites. “We have forsaken you in our worship and have turned to other gods. We repent of our sins and ask for a leader like Joshua, of our fathers.” God provided a leader (Judge) named Othniel to deliver the Israelites from… Read More »
“I Want To Live My Way!”
“The people that lived in this land before us worshipped Baal. I can see Baal, but I can’t see God. Maybe I can worship both. Or, maybe I can take turns…I’ll worship Baal for a while and then I’ll worship God for a while. Maybe, when I get older I’ll worship God. For now, let… Read More »
“The Lord Your God Was Fighting For You!”
“Remain faithful to the Lord your God,” said Joshua to the Israelites. “For if you turn away…know for certain that the Lord your God will not continue to drive out these nations before you.” “Since every good thing the Lord your God has promised you, has come about,” Joshua continued, “So, He will bring on… Read More »
“Let’s Crush the Israelites!”
When King Jabin of Hazor heard the news of the Israelites defeat of cities in the southern part of Canaan, he summoned all the kings the northern part of Canaan. They assembled their warriors, horses and chariots with a force so numerous that they appeared as the sands of the seashore. God said, “Fear not,… Read More »
“Joshua, We Need Your Help!”
“If we five kings combine our armies we can defeat the Gibeonites that have made peace with Joshua and the Israelites”, said King Adoni-Zedek of Jerusalem. So, the forces of the five Amorite kings advanced against Gibeon. The Gibeonites turned to Joshua and said, “Help, come and save us!” The Lord said to Joshua, “Fear… Read More »
“Joshua, Did You Ask God?”
“I’m wearing my old patched sandals and threadbare clothing because I’m going with other residents of Gibeon to try to get a peace treaty with Joshua, the leader of the Israelites. I’m, also, taking some moldy bread because I want him to think I’ve travelled a long distance. I’m doing all of this because I’ve… Read More »
“Oh, Achan, Why?”
“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 »