Bible Study

Deut 4:20 Enduring the Furnace Moses began a farewell speech in \#Deut 1:1\. It will continue to \#Deut 4:40\. In that speech, Moses will recount Israels history, a large portion of it being his time as leader. I only want to read one verse from this section of Scriptures, but we will read several others … Continue reading “Deuteronomy 4:20 – Enduring the Furnace – Bible study”

Deuteronomy 7:1-8 The Same Message Some people think that the Bible is a split book. They think the message of the Old and New Testaments are different. I have met someand they were good Christian peoplewho believed that the Old Testament taught one plan of salvation, one of works, while the New Testament taught another, … Continue reading “Deuteronomy 7:1-8 – The Same Message – Bible study”

Deuteronomy 7:20-24 God Is Able The context of this passage is that Israel is getting close to entering the Promised Land. There are giants and difficulties in that land. God knows the Israelites will be scared, so He encourages them by telling them just how powerfully He will work on their behalf. God assures them … Continue reading “Deuteronomy 7:20-24 – God Is Able – Bible study”

Deuteronomy 8:7-17 Principals of Thanksgiving As a church and believers, we celebrate many holidays that are not Biblical in their origins. Some are critical of those holidays. As I rule, I am not. After all, we have more history than Bible history. America is, relatively speaking, an infant nation. Being less than 250 years old, … Continue reading “Deuteronomy 8:7-14 – Principals of Thanksgiving – Bible study”

Joshua 1:1-9 Starting A New Life After 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, Israel was about to enter the Promised Land. There are some similarities in what Israel was about to experience and what our graduating seniors are about to experienceand I dont mean to imply that these years in school have been a … Continue reading “Joshua 1:1-9 – Starting A New Life – Bible study”

Joshua 1:1-9 A New Now We are eight days into a New Year, and I am wondering how is it going so far? Very well I hope. However, most will find as the year progresses that the new year is pretty much the same as the old. There is a reason for that. It is … Continue reading “Joshua 1:1-9 – A New Now – Bible study”

Joshua 2:1-21 A Rope of Hope The story we have read is a smaller part of larger picture. After hundreds of years of waiting, Israel coming into the Promised Land. Moses had died and Joshua had taken over. The new leader had sent spies into the land to investigate the first city they would have … Continue reading “Joshua 2:1-21 – A Rope of Hope – Bible study”

II. What will it take to make this dream a reality? A. Again, I dont have all the answers, but I think there is a parallel in what the Jews did and what we must do. 1. Spiritual Vision \Joshua 3:3\ a. While I dont see a command, I notice that the people were expected … Continue reading “Joshua 3:1-3 – The Fulfillment of A Dream – Bible study”

Joshua 3:3-4 Dont Lose Sight of God These words were spoken by Joshua as the Israelites sat on the east side of the River Jordan, waiting to cross. Joshua told the people to stay about 2,000 cubits (a little over 1/2 mile) from the Ark. Most think that was due to the fact that the … Continue reading “Joshua 3:3-4 – Don’t Lose Sight of God – Bible study”

Joshua 5:13-15 Idols of the Heart Many things were changing for Israel and especially for Joshua. 1. Moses had died \#Jos 1:1\. 2. Joshua had been chosen by God to be their new leader \#Jos 1:2\. 3. Israel had crossed into the enemys land (Jos 3-4). 4. The manna from heaven had ceased \#Jos 5:12\. … Continue reading “Joshua 5:13-15 – Idols of the Heart – Bible study”