Joshua’s Final Charge – Josh. Chpt. 24
As we discussed last week, chapter 23 shows that Joshua is nearing the end. He has fulfilled his mission; he has completed the task God had given him. He will...
It’s Your Future to Make – Josh. Chpt. 23
At the end of the third film in the 'Back to the Future' franchise, two of the main characters – Marty and Jennifer – seem confused about their future together....
Everyone Has a Place – Josh. 21+22
The division of the land among the tribes demonstrates that God had given each of them a physical place to call their own. But in addition to the land, each...
The Paralysis of Inaction – Josh. 18-20
Have you ever felt like your life has stalled? You know something needs to be done but you don't know what to do. Or maybe you know what to do...
Act Like a Child of God – Josh. 16+17
Last week we spent most of our time discussing Caleb and his willingness to take responsibility for himself and his family. At 85 years old, he went and fought for...
I’m Not Dead Yet – Josh. 14:6-15:63
There are many among us who aren't engaged; many who are sleep walking their way through the spiritual warfare that II Cor. 10 talks about. Some aren't engaged because they...
A Wasted Inheritance – Josh. 12:1-14:5
As Christians, we will receive an eternal inheritance secured by the blood og Christ. That inheritance cannot be taken away. Likewise, Israel will receive the inheritance in the new earth...
Finishing What He Started – Josh. 10:28-11:23
The Christian walk, if we're doing it right, is not easy. Standing for the faith; being a disciple of Christ; obeying the Word – all of these things require discipline....
A Rumble at Gibeon – Josh. 10:1-27
Do you remember, as a kid, feeling like you couldn't wait to be an adult? The promise of adulthood was being able to live your life any way you wanted....
A Con Job at Gilgal – Josh. Chpt. 9
Today's text tells the story of the great con job at Gilgal, a story of Israel's political leaders being swindled by a group of locals who convinced them to make...