Apr 27, 2025
JUDGES 1:
It
happens that Psalm 78 is a perfect introduction to the book of
Judges! This book covers the dark ages for the nation of Israel,
from the time following Joshua’s death to the birth of the last
judge, Samuel. HC Mears gives a good easy-to-remember summary:
Seven apostasies (times of turning away from God),...
Apr 27, 2025
JOSHUA 24:
In
yesterday’s reading, Joshua dismissed the three tribes of warriors
to return to their homes to the east of the Jordan. But when they
went home, they decided to build an altar as a memorial. But their
idea was misunderstood, nearly resulting in war.
PSALM 78a:
This
poetic recitation of Israel’s history...
Apr 27, 2025
JOSHUA 22-23:
Yesterday we heard the detailed list of the
cities of refuge— the cities set apart for anyone who happened to
kill someone accidentally. Following that was the list of the towns
that were given to the priests and Levites.
PSALM 77:
This
psalm by Asaph was dedicated to Jeduthun, whose name
means...
Apr 27, 2025
JOSHUA 20-21:
Yesterday we read the details of land allotment
and cities for the remaining seven tribes with their families. Last
of all, Joshua himself received a city.
PSALM 76:
It
only makes sense to know God and to be firmly on His side. As verse
10 says, “Human defiance only enhances His glory.” The
second...
Apr 27, 2025
JOSHUA 18-19:
Yesterday we heard the details about Mannaseh
and Ephraim's allotment of land. I suggest that it will be very
helpful for your understanding of these chapters in Joshua to do an
Internet search for “map tribes Israel.”
[These notes are used for both the podcast listeners and for those who are only...