In Judges 2, the angel of the Lord chastises Israel for their disobedience, leading to a cycle of sin, judgment, and deliverance by judges. Chapters 3-5 depict this cycle through the stories of Othniel, Ehud, Shamgar, Deborah, Barak, and Jael, highlighting Israel's fluctuating faithfulness, divine intervention, and eventual peace under the leadership of various judges.
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March 25-31 is HOLY WEEK. Each day this week we will add an additional passage from the New Testament that walks us through what happened...
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GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY This week we talked a lot about God’s instructions and how important it was for the Israelites to remember what God had...
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Today’s Reading: Read Joshua 23:6-16; Joshua 24:16-18 Read this sentence out loud only once and see if each member of your family can recite it...
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In Joshua 23-24, Joshua delivers a farewell address, urging Israel to remain faithful to God's covenant and warning of the consequences of disobedience. Following Joshua's death in Judges 1, Israel inquires of the Lord for leadership against the Canaanites, with Judah emerging victorious but other tribes experiencing varying degrees of success and failure in driving out the inhabitants of the land.
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In Joshua 19-22, the distribution of land among the tribes of Israel continues, with Simeon, Zebulun, Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, Dan, and Joshua himself receiving their inheritances. Additionally, cities of refuge are designated for those who unintentionally cause harm, and the Levites are given cities to dwell in from the other tribes' territories. Ultimately, the eastern tribes, after building an altar near the Jordan, reconcile with the rest of Israel, averting potential conflict over misunderstanding.
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Today’s Reading: Read Joshua 18:1; Joshua 22:9-29 Have you ever built something? It’s much easier to build something or put something together when we have...
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In Joshua 15-18, the allocation of land to the tribes of Israel progresses, delineating the territories of Judah, Ephraim, Manasseh, and Benjamin. Significant events, such as Caleb's inheritance and the challenge of driving out the Canaanites, mark this phase of settling in the promised land.
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Today’s Reading: Read Joshua 11:23; Joshua 14:5-13 Parents, share a story of a time when you had to wait a long time for a promise...
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Today’s Reading: Read Joshua 7:1; 7:10-12; 8:30-35 Start off today with a bowl of wrapped candy. As a family, count how many pieces are in...
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In Joshua 11-14, the conquest of the northern cities is detailed, where Joshua, with divine guidance, defeats numerous kings and their armies, fulfilling the Lord's commands. The summary extends to the distribution of conquered territories among the tribes of Israel, both east and west of the Jordan River, as Moses had instructed. Notably, Caleb's faithful inheritance of Hebron is highlighted, showcasing his unwavering trust in the Lord's promises, echoing the theme of divine faithfulness seen throughout the narrative.
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In this Gospel Conversation story shared by brothers Joseph and Gregory Pace, they recount how a simple camping trip conversation sparked a spiritual awakening in...
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