The new generation of Israelites did not know the LORD and ended up doing evil in His sight. They forgot their God and worshiped the Baal-gods and Asherah-goddesses of the societies around them. The LORD was provoked to anger by their corruption...
They started out so well! Under Joshua’s leadership, the people of Israel had committed themselves to fear God, worship Him in total commitment, shun idols, follow the commandments, and serve only the LORD. Joshua had even given them a clear choice – serve God or serve the false gods of the society around them. They chose the LORD! Even after Joshua’s death, the very first thing...
It is the beginning of a new season in the history of Israel. The book of Joshua closed where the people were in the land but there was yet much of the land that was not yet conquered. They had not completely driven out the enemies. They had not yet taken all of the territories that God had promised unto them. And now, their leader Joshua has...
Many historical figures have certain phrases or quotes closely associated with them. Alfred Lord Tennyson, for example, is credited with saying, “Tis better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all.” Wayne Gretzky said, “You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take.” Forrest Gump said, “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get.” Each of these memorable quotes have a way of sticking with us and defining our view of...
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...
