[:en]The new generation was commanded to undergo circumcision. Circumcision symbolizes putting off what belonged to the sinful flesh (Rom 8:”13; Col. 2:11-12) and devoting the heart wholly to the Lord (Duet. 10:16; Jer. 4:4) *Is your heart wholly devoted to the Lord?* [:]
Category: Read Through The Bible
[:en]Thoughts from Joshua 4[:]
[:en]Joshua commanded the people to take 12 stones from the middle of the Jordan and carried over to their camp. This was a testimony for the descendants that the Lord God dried up Jordan River for them to cross over.[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Joshua 3[:]
[:en]As they were about to cross the Jordan, the priests would carry the ark of the covenant of the Lord ahead. When they set foot and touched the water, the water stopped flowing. So all the people had completed crossing on the dry ground.[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Joshua 2[:]
[:en]Because of her faith, Rahab and her family was saved from destruction. She later became an ancestors of the Messiah (Mat. 1:5) *Do you have similar FAITH of Rahab?[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Joshua 1[:]
[:en]Joshua succeeded Moses to lead the people of Israel. God equipped him, enabled him and prepared him for this task. He also encouraged Joshua with His promise to lead him and to be with him. He reminded Joshua to meditate on the Book of Law so that he will be prosperous and successful (v. 8)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 34[:]
[:en]Moses was a righteous man who died in Mount Moab at the age of 120. He lived in obedience to God’s will with a forward vision. He challenged the people to take the inheritance that God had prepared for them. He had performed miracles, met God on the mountain, and saw His glory. Live a… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 34[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 33[:]
[:en]This chapter focused on the relationship of the tribes with the Lord. It described how each one had a distinctive character, blessing and ministry. “The eternal God is your refuge and underneath are the everlasting arms” (v. 27) “He is your shield and helper and your glorious sword. The enemies will cower before you and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 33[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 32[:]
[:en]The Song of Moses taught the people to love and obey Him. It spoke of Him as the Rock whom we can depend upon. The Rock is our Savior (v. 15), Father (v. 18) and Deliverer (vs. 30-31). Israel was God chosen people whom He guarded as the apple of His eye. He led them… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 32[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Mark 15[:]
[:en]Envy was the reason why the chief priests wanted Jesus to die. Compromise was the reason why Pontius Pilate agreed to release Barabbas and crucify Jesus. Have you ever committed these two terrible sins? The soldiers mocked Jesus by putting a purple robe on him, set a crown of thorns on him, struck him on… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Mark 15[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 31[:]
[:en]When Moses was 120 years old, he announced Joshua to succeed him. He encouraged them saying: “Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you” (v. 6) And the Lord said to them: “I will… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 31[:]