Three of the most prevalent sins in modern Christianity are prayerlessness, sharelessness, and carelessness. We commit “prayerlessness” when we do not obey His command to “pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17) We commit the sin of “sharelessness” when we...
What does the Lord require of you? According to Joshua’s words, quite a
bit.
Verse 45 describes the theme and purpose of the Book of Joshua – to testify of God’s promise keeping character. Although this book comes under the heading of “Old Testament History,” it is way more than just the facts of Israel’s history. Its purpose is to give testimony of the faithfulness of God.
Not one good word of God failed. Not. One. Word. God fulfilled every promise...
The Promised Land has been conquered by Israel. The land now has rest from war. The leaders of Israel are nearly finished dividing the land. Each of the tribes has received their allotment. The last thing for them to do is bestow an allotment upon Joshua the son of Nun. They ask him which parcel he would like and he responds...
When the children of Israel first crossed the Jordan, they initially set up the Tabernacle at Gilgal, a convenient and practical place because it was just across the river. But now, after subduing the Land, they move their worship center to Shiloh. Shiloh was westward from the Jordan and located about 30 miles north of Jerusalem. Shiloh was located at the geographic center of the...
This
was a failure on the part of Joshua and the children of Israel to enter into
the complete victory God had promised them.
They failed to take full possession of the Promised Land.
The whole experience of the children of Israel coming out of
the bondage of Egypt, passing through the wilderness, and coming into the
Promised Land can be viewed as a spiritual allegory. It is representative of us
as Christians...
One of the adversaries
Caleb faced during his efforts to conquer the portion of land granted to him
were the “sons of Anak.” Known
collectively as “Anakim” (plural of Anak), this people group presented a
formidable challenge. The Anakim were a tall and powerful foe of the
Israelites in ancient times.
The Anakim were a very tall people. Deuteronomy 9:2 describes them...
