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“Get circumcision of the heart” SRIPTURE Joshua 5:2. At that time, the LORD said to Joshua, “Make flint knives and circumcise the Israelites again.” OBSERVATION SummaryWhen the story of Israel’s safe crossing of the Jordan surprised the Gentile kings west of the Jordan, God ordered Joshua to circumcise Israel’s people, and Joshua circumcised. Who isContinue reading “3/16/2021 Joshua 5:1-7”

“Bury my old self in the Jordan” SCRIPTURE Joshua 4:24. He did this so all the nations of the earth might know that the Lord’s hand is powerful, and so you might fear the Lord your God forever. OBSERVATION SummaryThe Israelites came out of the Jordan and set up twelve stones they had taken outContinue reading “3/15/2021 Josua 4:19-24”

“Remember God’s grace” SCRIPTURE Joshua 4:7. Tell them that the flow of the Jordan was cut off before the ark of the covenant of the Lord. When it crossed the Jordan, the waters of the Jordan were cut off. These stones are to be a memorial to the people of Israel forever. OBSERVATION SummaryJoshua asksContinue reading “3/13/2021 Joshua 4:1-9”

“Trust, obey, and go forward” SCRIPTURE Joshua 3:17. Meanwhile, the priests who were carrying the Ark of the Lord’s Covenant stood on dry ground in the middle of the riverbed as the people passed by. They waited there until the whole nation of Israel had crossed the Jordan on dry ground. OBSERVATION SummaryThe overflowing JordanContinue reading “3/12/2021 Joshua 3:9-17”

“When we stand facing the impossible” SCRIPTURE Joshua 3:4. Since you have never traveled this way before, they will guide you. Stay about half a mile[a] behind them, keeping a clear distance between you and Ark. Make sure you don’t come any closer.” OBSERVATION. Summary,Joshua prepares the Israeli community to focus only on God toContinue reading “3/11/2021 Joshua 3:1-8”

“Speak words of faith” SCRIPTURE Joshua 2:24. The Lord has given us the whole land,” they said, “for all the people in the land are terrified of us.” OBSERVATION SummaryThe two spies went to Joshua and made a very positive report on exploring Jericho. Who is GodGod works according to our faith. APPLICATION The twoContinue reading “3/10/2021 Joshua 2:22-24”

“Pray for the salvation of family” SCRIPTURE Joshua 2:18. When we come into the land, you must leave this scarlet rope hanging from the window through which you let us down. And all your family members—your father, mother, brothers, and all your relatives—must be here inside the house. OBSERVATION SummaryRahab helps the spies to escapeContinue reading “3/9/2021 Joshua 2:15-21”

“Faith comes by hearing the Word” SCRIPTURE Joshua 2:11 No wonder our hearts have melted in fear! No one has the courage to fight after hearing such things. For the Lord, your God is the supreme God of the heavens above and the earth below. OBSERVATION SummaryRahab’s faith came by hearing what the Lord hadContinue reading “3/8/2021 Joshua 2:8-14”

“Live by faith”  SCRIPTURE Joshua 2:4  Rahab had hidden the two men, but she replied, “Yes, the men were here earlier, but I didn’t know where they were  OBSERVATION  Summary Rahab, the prostitute of Jericho, hid two Israeli spies by faith.  Who is God • God is pleased with faith accompanied with action • God saves gentiles andContinue reading “3/7/2021 Joshua 2:1-7”

“Faithful community to be obedient to each other” SCRIPTURE Joshua 1:17  We will obey you just as we obeyed Moses. And may the Lord your God be with you as he was with Moses.  OBSERVATION  Summary Joshua encourages the tribes who chose the east of Jordan to participate in the conquest of Canaan, and they areContinue reading “3/6/2021 Joshua 1:12-18”