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Bible Reading--Judges 1-5
While the Israelites of Joshua's day determined to serve the Lord, their faithfulness did not last long. "After that generation died, another generation grew up who did not acknowledge the Lord or remember the mighty things he had done for Israel." (Judges 2:10) They failed to drive out all of the inhabitants of the land and were soon worshiping ( Read more... ) -
Bible Reading--Joshua 22-24
As Joshua's life draws to an end he calls the people of Israel together and challenges them, "Choose you this day whom ye will serve." (Joshua 24:15)
The Israelites responded positively to Joshua's charge determined to serve the LORD. "Israel served the LORD throughout the lifetime of Joshua and of the elders who outlived him and who had ( Read more... ) -
Bible Reading--Joshua 13-21
These chapters describe how the Promised Land was divided among the twelve tribes, which towns were given to the Levites, and which cities became places of refuge. The Israelites were finally home!! "So the LORD gave Israel all the land he had sworn to give their forefathers, and they took possession of it and settled there. The LORD gave them rest ( Read more... ) -
Bible Reading--Joshua 9-12
Chapters 9-12 record the accounts of the Israelites conquering king after king as they take possess of the promised land--31 of them are listed in Chapter 12! Only the people of Gibeon survived when they tricked the Israelites into a treaty by pretending to come from a distant land. They were successful, however, because the Israelite leaders "did ( Read more... ) -
Joshua 1-8
As Joshua leads the Children of Israel into the Promised Land the Lord gives him the following instructions. "Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them. Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the ( Read more... ) -
My brother-in-law passed away this morning
Please remember my husbands family in your prayers. We received the call around 3:30 this morning that my brother-in-law had passed away about an hour earlier. It is a sad time, but we can take comfort in knowing that he was ready to go be with the Lord, and that he is no longer suffering. -
New here and a devotion
Hello everyone, I just joined this community. I see one from my friends list is here. Hi to you michaelmichael, I seem to end up on several of the same communities you do. Anyway I am 43, been married to my wonderful husband for 19 years and we have a 17 year old daughter. I have been blessed with a wonderful family. I write Christian poetry and I am always ( Read more... ) -
Bible Reading--Deuteronomy 27-30
Moses lays it out plainly for the Israelites. You are the children of God. If you obey His commands, "The Lord will bless everything you do." (Deut. 8:8a) If you do not obey, "The Lord himself will send against you curses, confusion, and disillusionment in everything you do." (Deut. 8:20) Moses gives lots of explanation to the people and then ( Read more... ) -
Bible Reading--Deuteronomy 21-26
"If someone has committed a crime worthy of death and is executed and then hanged on a tree, the body must never remain on the tree overnight. You must bury the body that same day, for anyone hanging on a tree is cursed of God. (Deuteronomy 21:22-23a ( Read more... ) -
Bible Reading--Week 8--Deuteronomy 1-20
The book of Deuteronomy reviews the 40 year period the nation of Israel spent in the wilderness and what they are to do when they move into the promised land. There is too much in these chapters to comment on here, so I will just mention a couple of things. I think I may have to stop recording what I've read weekly, and record my thoughts on ( Read more... )