Read Judges 13:1-5; 14:1-9; 16:21-22, 26-30What makes a hero? We usually call people who do deeds that require bravery or self-sacrifice heroes. At times we overlook the factor that character plays in making a person a hero. Severe shortcomings in character can taint even the most spectacular abilities and best outcomes. This is the account … Continue reading Discipleship Minute: Judges #2
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Discipleship Minute: Judges #1
Read Judges 2:8-19The book of Judges begins in much the same way as the book of Joshua, with the demise of the leader of the people of Israel. Joshua had lived a long life and led the people to conquer the land which Yahweh God had given to His people. But, after the people had … Continue reading Discipleship Minute: Judges #1
Discipleship Minute: Conquest #3
Read Joshua 7:1-5, 20-26; 8:1-2, 14-21; 11:23“It was only a few small things. No one will ever know. This can secure my family’s future.” Perhaps those thoughts ran through Achan’s mind as he sorted through the precious items from Jericho. There was someone who knew, though. Yahweh God was well aware of the sin of … Continue reading Discipleship Minute: Conquest #3
Discipleship Minute: Conquest #2
Read Joshua 2:1-3, 8-13, 6:15-25What does it mean when we show mercy? Usually, we show mercy when we give someone who wronged us more or better than they deserve. After crossing the Jordan River, the Israelites were poised to begin what is called the conquest. God would use His people as an instrument of judgement … Continue reading Discipleship Minute: Conquest #2
Discipleship Minute: Conquest #2
Read Joshua 3:5-17, 4:1-7It would take faith, courage, and obedience for God’s people to cross over into the Promised Land. Most of all it would take a step into a raging river. As the people stood at the Jordan River, they were to consecrate themselves and the priests were to move forward carrying the Ark … Continue reading Discipleship Minute: Conquest #2
Discipleship Minute: Conquest #1
Read Joshua 1:1-18Moses led the people of Israel for forty years in their travels through the wilderness. At this point in the narrative, a new generation arrived at the edge of the Promised Land. The book of Joshua gets right to the point. Moses was dead. A new leader was needed for the people to … Continue reading Discipleship Minute: Conquest #1
Discipleship Minute: Wilderness 9
Read I Peter 1:13-25.In all of their travels through the wilderness, the community of Israel found almost every opportunity to grumble and complain about their situation. We have talked about this many times in these articles. However, at each point, Yahweh God remained holy in all of His interactions with His people. What do we … Continue reading Discipleship Minute: Wilderness 9
Discipleship Minute: Wilderness 8
Read Numbers 21:1-9.The Lord had provided for the community of Israel throughout their journey in the wilderness, even when they grumbled and complained. At this point in the narrative, their journey took them near the southern edge of the Promised Land. It was here that they encountered the Canaanites, who engaged them in battle and … Continue reading Discipleship Minute: Wilderness 8
Discipleship Minute: Wilderness 7
Read Numbers 20:1-13.The people of Israel had wandered in the wilderness for forty years. At each point in the journey, instead of ever-increasing faith and trust in God, the people groaned, whined, and complained about almost everything. In the Wilderness of Zin, there was a lack of water. The people argued with Moses and began … Continue reading Discipleship Minute: Wilderness 7
Discipleship Minute: Wilderness 6
Read Numbers 13:1-3, 27-33; 14:1-10.The book of Numbers records that grumbling and complaining were the order of the day as the people of Israel approached the Promised Land. God commanded Moses to send out twelve leading men from the tribes to spy out the land, its produce, and the military capability of the people that … Continue reading Discipleship Minute: Wilderness 6
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