Old Testament

Joshua 22

Joshua chapter 22 captures a crucial transition in the history of the Israelites. The major battles are over and the two and a half tribes

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Joshua 23

Joshua chapter 23 begins Joshua’s final address to the nation. His singular purpose seems to be to remind the nation that in order to avoid

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Joshua 24

Joshua chapter 24 begins with Joshua making his final address to the nation. We read, “Joshua assembled all the tribes of Israel at Shechem… and

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Judges 1

The Book of Judges covers the history of the nation of Israel from the death of Joshua, until the time of Samuel (almost four hundred

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Judges 2

Judges chapter 2 reminds us of God’s unfailing faithfulness and our susceptibility to the temptations around us. The chapter begins with another mention of “The

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Judges 3

Judges chapter 3 provides great insight into how to live in spiritual peace. It should serve as a great warning that any of us have

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Judges 4

Judges chapter 4 reminds us that God will work through anyone willing to trust in Him as God Almighty. The chapter begins with the same

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Judges 5

Judges chapter 5 is a song of victory and praise. It provides some additional details about Israel’s defeat of the Canaanite general Sisera and reminds

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Judges 6 (part 1)

The first half of Judges chapter 6 reminds us of God’s perspective on strength and weakness. The chapter begins, “Again the Israelites did evil in

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Judges 6 (part 2)

The second half of Judges chapter 6 reminds us of the importance of aligning our lives with God’s will. People always ask, “How can I

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