[:en]The Israelites lived among the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites. They intermarriaged with each other and served their gods. So the Lord had them subjected to the king of Aram for 8 years. When they cried out to the Lord, He raised up Othniel, Caleb’s younger brother to be their judge. He overpowered… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Judges 3[:]
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[:en]Thoughts from Judges 2[:]
[:en]Joshua died at the age of 110 and was buried at Timnath Heres, north of Mount Gaash. Because the older generation failed to teach the younger generation God’s truth, they forgot the true God and joined their neighbors in idolatry and immorality. In His anger against the Israel, the Lord handed them to their enemies. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Judges 2[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Judges 1[:]
[:en]After the death of Joshua, individual tribes fought to claim their inheritance on the remaining land at Canaan. They defeated the enemy but did not drive them out completely. As a result, they learned their ways and worshiped their gods. *Be careful not to yoke with unbelievers and follow their ways*[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (3/30/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Romans 2:17-29 Biblical Truth: Paul said that if we cling to our judgmental attitude while engaging in our own sinful activities, we dishonor God. The Jewish sign of circumcision is a declaration of their belief in God. The baptism certificate is our modern form of circumcision. Personal Application: Christians need to balance grace,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (3/30/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/30/17)[:]
[:en]As followers of Jesus, our faith should be accompanied by action. (James 2:17). We will encounter people with different kinds of need. We can share food and medicines to those who are hungry and sick. We can say kind and comforting words to those who are hurt and in grief. We can show love by… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/30/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Luke 3[:]
[:en]John the Baptist was the last and the greatest of God’s prophets. He prepared the way for the Lord. He preached repentance, instructed the people to produce good fruits and proclaimed the Good News of Jesus Christ.[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Joshua 24[:]
[:en]Joshua reviewed the history of Israel to remind the people of God’s grace and mercy. He then issued the challenge: “Choose for yourselves this day who you will serve …. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord” (v. 15) Shechem was a very meaningful place located near Mount Ebal. It… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Joshua 24[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Joshua 23[:]
[:en]Joshua gave a farewell address to his leaders: “Be very strong; be careful to obey all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, without turning aside to the right or to the left.” (v. 6) “Do not associate with these nations that remain among you; do not invoke the names of… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Joshua 23[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Joshua 22[:]
[:en]The Reubenites, Gadites and half tribe of Manasseh lived in the land east of Jordan separated from their brethren. So when they left the Israelites at Shiloh in Canaan to return to Gilead, they decided to build an altar as a witness of peace and unity for the descendants. It is also to bear witness… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Joshua 22[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Joshua 21[:]
[:en]Throughout this chapter, it concluded that God kept his promises. He kept His promise to give land to Israel. He kept His promise enabling them to conquer all their enemies and enjoy their inheritance. He kept His promise and scattered the Levites throughout Israel (Gen. 49:7) and gave them 48 towns (v. 48). “Not one… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Joshua 21[:]