[: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*[:]
Category: Read Through The Bible
[: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[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Luke 2[:]
[:en]The birth of Jesus was unique. It affected the entire Roman world because Caesar Augustus decreed to take a census. The angels of the Lord appeared to the Shepherds and the glory of the Lord shone around them. (vs. 8-9). His development was perfectly balanced with wisdom and statue. Simeon, a righteous and devout man… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 2[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Joshua 18-19[:]
[:en]The rest of the land were divided to the remaining 7 tribes. They cast lots for fair distribution: 1st – Benjamin, 2nd – Simeon, 3rd – Zebulun, 4th – Issachar, 5th – Asher, 6th – Naphtali, 7th – Dan. After they had finished dividing the land into its alloted portion, Joshua received the last portion,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Joshua 18-19[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Joshua 16-17[:]
[:en]Ephraim and Manasseh were the sons of Joseph born in Egypt. Jacob reckoned Ephraim and Manasseh as his and blessed them. (Gen. 48)/ They were given valuable land in the heart of Canaan. But the two tribes complained that the allotment of their inheritance was not enough. Joshua told them to conquer the land themselves.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Joshua 16-17[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Joshua 15[:]
[:en]There was no conflict when the Israelite claimed their inheritance because they submitted to that the Lord had assigned them. *Accept whatever inheritance God has granted you. Do not complain of what we are not, instead, praise Him for what you are*[:]