Joshua – Final Reflections
Well, faithful readers, I realized that we started this venture into the book of Joshua back in June. If you've hung in with me that long, thank you. We come…
Joshua – Day Seven
At last—day seven! The armed men and priests have walked around Jericho for six days. (See "Joshua - Keep Walking") Now, the day they have been waiting for arrives. They…
Joshua – Keep Walking
Joshua has explained at least day one to the people. (See "Joshua - The Plan") So they are ready to walk all the way around the walled city of Jericho.…
Joshua – The Plan
Now we begin probably your favorite part of Joshua's calling—conquering the walls of Jericho. Joshua had begun to scout out the nearest Canaanite stronghold—Jericho. As he goes, he is confronted…
Joshua – New ways
The children of Israel have built their stone memorial to remember the miraculous crossing of the Jordan River. They have settled in Gilgal, which interestingly enough means "circle of stones." (See "Joshua…
Joshua – Remembering
The tribes of Israel saw the power of God when the Red Sea parted. Now their descendants have seen the parting of the Jordan River at flood stage. (See "Joshua…
Joshua – Pause and Reflect
As we pause with the children of Israel who have now made it to the Jordan River, (See Joshua - Get Ready! Click on BLOG), let us reflect on the…
Joshua – Get Ready!
When the spies returned from Jericho, they shared their good news with Joshua. (See Joshua - Rahab's Pact) They summed it up by saying, "The Lord has surely given the…
Joshua – Rahab’s Pact
Spies have been sent into Jericho to check out the city. (See "Joshua - Spies in the Land") The spies have found safe haven with Rahab, a prostitute of all…
Joshua – Spying Out the Land
Joshua takes to heart God's encouraging words. (See "Joshua - Be Strong and Courageous") His first task is to send two spies into Jericho to check things out. (Remember, Joshua…