Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Judges 19-20:11

 Scripture – Judges 19-20:11

Observation – 

  • Judges 19:1-21 - The Levite and his concubine
    • Judges 19:1 - A Levite takes his concubine
    • Judges 19:2-4 - The Levite reconciles with his concubine
    • Judges 19:5-10 - The father extends the visit
    • Judges 19:11-15 - The Levite and concubine spend the night in Gibeah
    • Judges 19:16-21 - An Ephraimite extends hospitality to them
  • Judges 19:22-30 - The crime in Gibeah
    • Judges 19:22 - Men pound on the door and demand sex with the Levite
    • Judges 19:23-26 - The Ephraimite offers his daughter and the man's concubine
    • Judges 19:27-30 - The Levite finds the concubine and calls for justice
  • Judges 20:1-11 - The nation gathers to judge Gibeah.
    • Judges 20:1-2 - The nation gathers
    • Judges 20:3-7 - The Levite describes what happened
    • Judges 20:8-11 - Preparations for war 

Application – We again see the lawlessness and injustice of Israel, where all men did as they saw fit.

Prayer – Dear God. As the world gets more and more lawless and injust, help me to stand firm for you, help me to hold firm to your truths and word. Amen.

Sins to avoid – Doing as you see fit. Gods way is best.

Promises to claim – 

Examples to follow – 

Commands to obey – Don't do what you think is right. Follow what the Bible says. 

Summarize and apply – Another example of injustice in Israel.


Monday, April 29, 2024

Judges 17-18

 Scripture – Judges 17-18

Observation – 

  • Judges 17:1-6 - Micah makes a shrine for the idols
    • Judges 17:1-2 - Micah returns stolen silver to his mother
    • Judges 17:3-4 - Micah's mother directs that some silver should be made into an idol
    • Judges 17:5 - Micah establishes an elaborate worship
    • Judges 17:6 - Every man did what was right in his eyes
  • Judges 17:7-13 - Micah hires a Levite
    • Judges 17:7-8 - A Levite looks for employment.
    • Judges 17:9-11 - Micah hires the Levite
    • Judges 17:12-13 - False consecration and confidence.
  • Judges 18:1-13 - Dan spies out Laish
    • Judges 18:1-2 - Dan sends spies to look for land
    • Judges 18:3-6 - Danites meet with Micah's Levite
    • Judges 18:7-10 - Dan chooses Laish for expansion
    • Judges 18:11-13 - They assemble an army
  • Judges 18:14-31 - Dan adopts Micah's idolatry
    • Judges 18:14-18a - The army takes the shrine for themselves
    • Judges 18:18b-21 - The Levite is hired by the army
    • Judges 18:22-24 - Micah attempts to rescue his god
    • Judges 18:25-26 - Micah goes home empty handed
    • Judges 18:27-29 - Dan conquers Laish and names it Dan
    • Judges 18:30-31 - Dan adopts Micah's idolatry.

Application – Micah had to save his fake gods. There is only one true God.

Prayer – Dear God. You are the one and only God. Nobody can stand against you. Amen. 

Sins to avoid – Worshipping other Gods. Worshiping Idols.

Promises to claim – 

Examples to follow – Don't be like Micah.

Commands to obey – 

Summarize and apply – We get a picture of what Israel was like in idolatry and sin.


Friday, April 26, 2024

Judges 16

 Scripture – Judges 16

Observation – 

  • Judges 16:1-19 - Samson and Delilah
    • Judges 16:1-3 - Samson and the harlot at Gaza
    • Judges 16:4-5 - Delilah agrees to betray Samson
    • Judges 16:6-9 - Samson lies to Delilah about the source of his strength
    • Judges 16:10-12 - Samson lies to Delilah about the source of his strength again
    • Judges 16:13-15 - Samson lies to Delilah about the source of his strength the third time
    • Judges 16:16-19 - Samson finally betrays the source of his strength
  • Judges 16:20-31 - Samson's seizing, service, shaming, and sacrifice
    • Judges 16:20 - Samson is seized
    • Judges 16:21-22 - Samson subdued
    • Judges 16:23-25- Samson is shamed 
    • Judges 16:26-30 - Samson's sacrifice

Application – It is important to get rid of the temptations and dangers in your life. 

Prayer – Dear God. Help me to get rid of the distractions in my life, whether physical or spiritual. Help me to know that there are dangers around me and that I need to get rid of them. Amen.

Sins to avoid – Keeping the dangers and temptations in your life. 

Promises to claim – 

Examples to follow – Don't keep dangers in your life like samson.

Commands to obey – 

Summarize and apply – Samson is captured but sacrifice's himself in the end.


Thursday, April 25, 2024

Judges 14-15

 Scripture – Judges 14-15

Observation – 

  • Judges 14:1-9 - Samson seeks a wife
    • Judges 14:1-3 - Samson demands a philistine wife
    • Judges 14:4 - Gods plan behind Samson's desire
    • Judges 14:5-9 - Samson slays a lion and eats honey
  • Judges 14:10-20 - Feast and the riddle
    • Judges 14:10-11 - Samson hosts a party for his friends
    • Judges 14:12-14 - Samson says a riddle about the lion and the honey
    • Judges 14:15-18 - Samson's wife finds out and tells it to the philistines
    • Judges 14:19-20 - Samson's anger and revenge.
  • Judges 15:1-8 - Revenge back and forth
    • Judges 15:1-3 - Samson's anger that his wife is taken
    • Judges 15:4-5 - Samson burns the philistines crops.
    • Judges 15:6-7 - The philistines take revenge by killing samson's wife and her family.
    • Judges 15:8 - Samson attacks the philistines.
  • Judges 15:9-20 - Killing of a thousand philistines
    • Judges 15:9-13 - Judah surrenders Samson to the philistines
    • Judges 15:14-17 - Samson kills all of them with a jawbone
    • Judges 15:18-20 - God provides for Samson miraculously.

Application – It is important to hold your tongue and not take revenge.

Prayer  –  Dear God. Help me to hold my tongue and not take revenge on those around me. Help me to not say anything and forgive. Amen.

Sins to avoid – Continuing to take revenge.

Promises to claim – 

Examples to follow – Don't take revenge like Samson.

Commands to obey – 

Summarize and apply – Samson seeks a wife and kills philistines.


Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Judges 12-13

 Scripture – Judges 12-13

Observation – 

  • Judges 12:1-7 - Jephthah and the Ephraimites
    • Judges 12:1 - The men of Ephraim are angry with Jephthah
    • Judges 12:2-3 - Jephthah responds to the Ephraimites
    • Judges 12:4-6 - Jephthah attacks Ephraim with the Gileadites 
    • Judges 12:7 - Remainder of Jephthah's rule
  • Judges 12:8-15 - 3 Judges
    • Judges 12:8-10 - Ibzan
    • Judges 12:11-12 - Elon
    • Judges 12:13-15 - Abdon
  • Judges 13:1-25 - Birth of Samson
    • Judges 13:1 - Life in Israel at Samson's time
    • Judges 13:2-3 - An angel appears to Manoah's wife
    • Judges 13:4-5 - Special instructions for the child
    • Judges 13:6-7 - Manoah's wife tells her husband
    • Judges 13:8-14 - The LORD confirms the words spoken
    • Judges 13:15-18 - Manoah offers a meal but the angel only accepts an offering
    • Judges 13:19-21 - The angel displays his authority
    • Judges 13:22-23 - Reaction of Manoah and his wife
    • Judges 13:24-25 - Samson is born and the spirit comes on him.

Application – God still plans to raise a deliverer even when the Israelites disobey. Faith and obedience even from unexpected messengers.

Prayer – Dear God. Your mercy and grace overflow over me. I sin and get angry. I get stubborn and hard hearted, but you don't stop pouring your love over me. Thank you for giving many chances. Amen.

Sins to avoid – Staying in sin. 

Promises to claim – 

Examples to follow – Don't stay in sin.

Commands to obey – 

Summarize and apply – God raises more deliverers.


Monday, April 22, 2024

Judges 10-11

 Scripture – Judges 10-11

Observation – 

  • Judges 10:1-2 - Tola
  • Judges 10:3-5 - Jair
  • Judges 10:6-16 - Israel shunned God, served nations, and supplicated to God.
    • Judges 10:6 - Israel shunned God
    • Judges 10:7-9 - Israel served nations
    • Judges 10:10-14 - Israel supplicated to the Lord
    • Judges 10:15-16 - God saved Israel. Israel repented
  • Judges 11:1-28 - Jephthah
    • Judges 11:1-3 - Jephthah's background
    • Judges 11:4-8 - Jephthah is called by the Elders of Gilliad.
    • Judges 11:9-11 - Jephthah's response.
    • Judges 11:12-13 - Jephthah negotiates with the Ammonite king.
    • Judges 11:14-28 - Jephthah's response to the Ammonite king.
  • Judges 11:29-40 - Victory and Vows
    • Judges 11:29 - Jephthah attacks the Ammonites.
    • Judges 11:30-31 - Jephthah makes a rash vow
    • Judges 11:32-33 - God grants Israel victory
    • Judges 11:34-35 - Jephthah's vow is hard to fulfill.
    • Judges 11:36-40 - Jephthah fulfills his vow.

Application – God hears your prayers when you walk with Him. It is important to know God's word.

Prayer – Dear God. I know that you will hear my prayers when I walk with you. Help me to do so. Help me to walk in your truth and your ways. Help me also to know your word. Amen.

Sins to avoid – Not walking with Him.

Promises to claim – 

Examples to follow – 

Commands to obey – 

Summarize and apply – Three more judges save Israel.


Friday, April 19, 2024

Judges 9

 Scripture – Judges 9

Observation – 

  • Judges 9:1-57 - Rise and fall of Abimelech
    • Judges 9:1-3 - Abimelech moves his people to submit
    • Judges 9:4-5 - Abimelech murders his brothers
    • Judges 9:6 - Abimelech is made king
    • Judges 9:7-15 - The parable of the trees
    • Judges 9:16-21 - Jotham applies the parable
    • Judges 9:22-25 - Abimelech and Shechem fight
    • Judges 9:26-29 - The people of Shechem choose a new leader
    • Judges 9:30-33 - Role of Zebul
    • Judges 9:34-41 - Abimelech defeats the rebellion
    • Judges 9:42-45 - Abimelech conquers the city
    • Judges 9:46-49 - A massacre at the town of Shechem.
    • Judges 9:50-55 - God's judgement on Abimelech
    • Judges 9:56-57 - Certainty of God's judgement

Application – God keeps his promises both good and bad

Prayer – Dear God. You are faithful in your promises and your judgements both good and bad. I know if I don't put my faith in you, I will go to hell. Help me to trust in you and your son. Amen.

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – God keeps his promises 

Examples to follow – God judged Abimelech.

Commands to obey – 

Summarize and apply – Abimelech's reign and fall.


Thursday, April 18, 2024

Judges 7-8

 Scripture – Judges 7-8

Observation – 

  • Judges 7:1-25 - War against Midian
    • Judges 7:1-3 - God tells Gideon to send the afraid soldiers home
    • Judges 7:4-8 - Gideon separates the men by a test.
    • Judges 7:9-11 - Gideon spies on the camp and finds encouragement
    • Judges 7:12-15 - God reassures Gideon through the Midianites.
    • Judges 7:16-18 - Gideon announces his battle plan
    • Judges 7:19-23 - God strikes the Midianites with a surprise attack
    • Judges 7:24-25 - Gideon continues to attack and pursue
  • Judges 8:1-21 - Gideon battles against the Midianites and Israelites
    • Judges 8:1-3 - Ephraim complains and Gideon answers
    • Judges 8:4-9 - Sins of Succoth and Penuel
    • Judges 8:10-12 - The Midianite kings and army are manipulated
    • Judges 8:13-17 - Gideon repays Succoth and Penuel
    • Judges 8:18-21 - Gideon repays the Midianite kings
  • Judges 8:22-35 - Israel under Gideon
    • Judges 8:22-23 - Gideon refuses to be made king
    • Judges 8:24-26 - Gideon rounds up a fortune
    • Judges 8:27 - Gideon routes Israel into Idolatry
    • Judges 8:28-30 - Gideon receives many concubines
    • Judges 8:31-32 - Gideon relishes a hereditary rule
    • Judges 8:33-35 - Israel rebels against the Lord

Application – Gideon was bold for the Lord, but didn't continue to be faithful.

Prayer – Dear God. Help me to be like Gideon, but not stop being faithful to you. Help me to not follow and chase after wordly desires because they will follow away. Help me to chase after you, who is eternal. Amen.

Sins to avoid – Chasing and worldly things. Conforming to the patterns of the world.

Promises to claim – 

Examples to follow – Don't be like Gideon in straying from the lord.

Commands to obey – 

Summarize and apply – Israel is freed from Midianite rule but falls away again.


Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Judges 6

 Scripture – Judges 6

Observation – 

  • Judges 6:1-10 - Sin, Slavery, and Supplication
    • Judges 6:1 - Israel's sin brings them into slavery
    • Judges 6:2-6 - Details of slavery to Midian
    • Judges 6:7-10 - Israel seeks God and God sends a prophet
  • Judges 6:11-40 - Gideon
    • Judges 6:11-13 - An angel goes to Gideon
    • Judges 6:14-16 - Gideon's call to serve
    • Judges 6:17-21 - A sign from God
    • Judges 6:22-24 - Gideon worships
    • Judges 6:25-27 - Gideon removed the Baal
    • Judges 6:28-32 - Argument over the statue being removed
    • Judges 6:33-35 - Gideon gathers an army
    • Judges 6:36-40 - God assures Gideon

Application – It is important to be bold for the Lord

Prayer – Dear God. Help me to be bold for you. Help me to be bold at the park when talking to other people about you. Help me to have a broken heartedness for those who aren't saved. Amen.

Sins to avoid – Failing to do what God asks you

Promises to claim – 

Examples to follow – Be like Gideon who removed an idol. 

Commands to obey – 

Summarize and apply – Gideon is called to serve the Lord.


Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Judges 5

 Scripture – Judges 5:

Observation – 

  • Judges 5:1-31 - Song of Deborah and Barak
    • Judges 5:1-2 - Have joy in being used by God
    • Judges 5:3-5 - Remember God's faithfulness
    • Judges 5:6-8 - Remember oppression before God saved.
    • Judges 5:9 - Praise God for leaders who lead
    • Judges 5:10-12 - Remember the victory
    • Judges 5:13-18 - Tribes that helped and didn't help
    • Judges 5:19-23 - Battle described
    • Judges 5:24-27 - Praise of Jael
    • Judges 5:28-30 - Remembering disappointment of Sisera's family
    • Judges 5:31 - Final praise of God

Application – It is important to praise God for the victory and remember his faithfulness in the past.

Prayer – Dear God. I have joy in being used by you. I remember your faithfulness in the past and i know you will always be faithful. Amen.

Sins to avoid – Forgetting to give God the victory

Promises to claim – 

Examples to follow – Be like Deborah and Barak in praising the Lord

Commands to obey – 

Summarize and apply – Deborah and Barak sing songs of praise to God.


Monday, April 15, 2024

Judges 3-4

Scripture – Judges 3-4

Observation – 

  • Judges 3:1-4 - Pagan nations remaining in Israel
    • Judges 3:1-2 - Why God allowed these nations in Israel
    • Judges 3:3-4 - Nations listed
  • Judges 3:5-11 - Othniel
    • Judges 3:5-7 - Israel abandoned God 
    • Judges 3:8 - Israel went into slavery
    • Judges 3:9-11 - Israel was delivered by Othniel
  • Judges 3:12-30 - Ehud
    • Judges 3:12-14 - Cycle continued
    • Judges 3:15 - God raised Ehud
    • Judges 3:16-26 - Ehud assassinated Eglon
    • Judges 3:27-30 - Ehud lead in battle against Moab
  • Judges 3:31 - Shamgar
  • Judges 4:1-24 - Deborah and Barak
    • Judges 4:1-3 - Cycle begins again
    • Judges 4:4-5 - Deborah is a judge for Israel
    • Judges 4:6-7 - Deborah calls Barak
    • Judges 4:8-10 - Barak will only lead with Deborah
    • Judges 4:11-13 - Aries gather against each other
    • Judges 4:14- 16 - The army of Sisera is defeated
    • Judges 4:17-22 - Death of Sisera by Jael
    • Judges 4:23-24 - Full victory is won

Application – God gives mercy to those who repent

Prayer – Dear God. Forgive me for sinning. Forgive me for falling again and again like Israel. Thank you for forgiving me. Amen.

Sins to avoid – Not repenting

Promises to claim – 

Examples to follow – 

Commands to obey – Repent

Summarize and apply –  God sends judges to deliver Israel.


 

Friday, April 12, 2024

Judges 1-2

 Scripture – Judges 1-2

Observation – 

  • Judges 1:1-36 - Victory and defeat in the promised land.
    • Judges 1:1-2 - After Joshua's death, Israel seeks the Lord.
    • Judges 1:3-7 - Judah and Simeon defeat Bezek.
    • Judges 1:8-20 - Judah wins more land in the Promised land.
    • Judges 1:21 - Benjamin does not take possession of Jerusalem.
    • Judges 1:22-26 - Joseph conquers Bethel.
    • Judges 1:27-29 - Ephraim and Manasseh don't drive all the Canaanites out.
    • Judges 1:30 - Zebulun does not drive out the Canaanites either.
    • Judges 1:31-32 - Asher does not take full possession.
    • Judges 1:33 - Naphtali does not take full possession.
    • Judges 1:34-36 - Dan does not take full possession.
  • Judges 2:1-5 - Israel corrected
    • Judges 2:1-3 - Angel of the Lord preaches to Israel
    • Judges 2:4-5 - The people respond with weeping
  • Judges 2:6-9 - Joshua Dies
  • Judges 2:11-23 - A cycle begins
    • Judges 2:11 - A new generation arises
    • Judges 2:12-13 - Israel falls into idolatry
    • Judges 2:14-15 - God's wrath upon their sin
    • Judges 2:16-19 - God raises the judges
    • Judges 2:20-23 - God lets them have their way

Application – It is important to teach the new generation about God 

Prayer –  Dear God. Help me to know you so that I can teach the future generations about you. Equip me with the knowledge needed.

Sins to avoid – Falling into idolatry

Promises to claim – 

Examples to follow – 

Commands to obey – 

Summarize and apply – God lets Israel have their way.


Thursday, April 11, 2024

Joshua 23-24

 Scripture – Joshua 23-24

Observation – 

  • Joshua 23:1-16 - Joshua says goodbye
    • Joshua 23:1-3 - Joshua declares what the Lord has done
    • Joshua 23:4-5 - Joshua describes the challenges that remain
    • Joshua 23:6 - Joshua demands that Israel follow God; that they may prosper\
    • Joshua 23:7-8 - Joshua reminds Israel to hold fast
    • Joshua 23:9-13 - Joshua reminds Israel to abide in the Lord
    • Joshua 23:14 - Joshua reminds them of God's faithfulness
    • Joshua 23:15-16 - Joshua reminds Israel of God's threats
  • Joshua 24:1-13 - Joshua remembers history
    • Joshua 24:1-4 - God's faithfulness to the patriarchs
    • Joshua 24:5-7 - Gods faithfulness in Egypt
    • Joshua 24:8-10 - Gods faithfulness in the wilderness
    • Joshua 24:11-13 - Gods faithfulness in Canann
  • Joshua 24:14-28 - Covenant of the Lord
    • Joshua 24:14 - Serve God only
    • Joshua 24:15 - Choose God
    • Joshua 24:16-18 - Israel responds.
    • Joshua 24:19-21 - Joshua warns against a lightly made commitment
    • Joshua 24:22-28 - The stone is a witness 
  • Joshua 24:29-33 - Death of Joshua and Eleazar
    • Joshua 24:29-31 - Joshua died
    • Joshua 24:32 - Joseph's bones are buried
    • Joshua 24:33 - Eleazar died

Application – Remember God's faithfulness and what he did in the past.

Prayer – Dear God. You are a faithful God. Thank you for always being there in times of need. And for being there when troubles come. Amen.

Sins to avoid – Not holding to the covenant. Not remember God's faithfulness.

Promises to claim – 

Examples to follow – Remember God's faithfulness like Joshua.

Commands to obey – 

Summarize and apply – Joshua says Fairwell and dies.


Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Joshua 22

 Scripture – Joshua 22

Observation – 

  • Joshua 22:1-9 - The armies from the tribes east of the Jordan are sent home
    • Joshua 22:1-4 - Joshua thanks them for a job well done
    • Joshua 22:5-6 - Joshua gives them a blessing
    • Joshua 22:7-9 - The armies depart with spoils
  • Joshua 22:10-34 - Altar by the Jordan
    • Joshua 22:10 - Eastern tribes make an altar
    • Joshua 22:11-12 - The west tribes of the Jordan find out
    • Joshua 22:13-15 - The high priest, and leaders of each tribe confront them
    • Joshua 22:16-18 - Phinehas brings an accusation against them
    • Joshua 22:19 - They invite them to sacrifice at their altar
    • Joshua 22:20 - Example of Achan
    • Joshua 22:21-23 - The eastern tribes respond
    • Joshua 22:24-29 - It was built as a memorial not sacrifice
    • Joshua 22:30-31 - The explanation is accepted
    • Joshua 32-34 - The matter is resolved

Application – Attempt to reconcile before you fight. 

Prayer – Dear God. Help me to reconcile and swallow my pride with others. Help me to trust that you will work in their heart. Amen.

Sins to avoid – Fighting without reconciling.

Promises to claim – 

Examples to follow – Be like phinehas and the leaders

Commands to obey – 

Summarize and apply – A misunderstanding is made with the altar.


Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Joshua 20-21

 Scripture – Joshua 20-21

Observation – 

  • Joshua 20:1-9 - Joshua assigns the cities of refuge.
  • Joshua 21:1-45 - Cities of Levites
    • Joshua 21:1-3 - The leaders of Levi ask for what was promised to them.
    • Joshua 21:4-42 - Cities are appointed to the Levites, according to their three main family divisions.
    • Joshua 21:43-45 - Israel was blessed by the Lord.

Application – Provide for those who care for you spiritually. Provide for those who committed accidents

Prayer – 

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – 

Examples to follow – 

Commands to obey – 

Summarize and apply – Joshua assigns more cities.


Monday, April 8, 2024

Joshua 19

 Scripture – Joshua 19

Observation – 

  • Joshua 19:1-51 - Territories of the rest of the tribes
    • Joshua 19:1-9 - Territory of Simeon
    • Joshua 19:10-16 - Territory of Zebulun
    • Joshua 19:17-23 - Territory of Issachar
    • Joshua 19:24-31 - Territory of Asher
    • Joshua 19:32-39 - Territory of Naphtali
    • Joshua 19:40-48 - Territory of Dan
    • Joshua 19:49-50 - Territory of Joshua
    • Joshua 19:51 -There are the inheritances appointed by Eleazar and Joshua.

Application – God gives grace to those not worthy 

Prayer – Dear God. Thank you for giving grace and mercy to everyone. Thank you for showing your low through your son who died on the cross. Amen.

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – 

Examples to follow – 

Commands to obey – 

Summarize and apply – Territories of the last 6 tribes.


Friday, April 5, 2024

Joshua 17-18

 Scripture – Joshua 17-18

Observation – 

  • Joshua 17:1-18 - Inheritance of Manasseh and others.
    • Joshua 17:1-2 - Distribution of land among the tribe of Manasseh
    • Johsua 17:3-6 - Inheritance of Zelophehad's daughters
    • Joshua 17:7-13 - Boundaries of the half tribe of Manasseh
    • Joshua 17:14-18 - Joshua answers the complaint of the sons of Joseph
  • Joshua 18:1-51 - Scouting out land and inheritance of Benjamin.
    • Joshua 18:1-3 - Joshua encourages the remaining tribes to possess their land.
    • Joshua 18:4-8 - Joshua sends a survey part to assess the land
    • Joshua 18:9-10 - The party returns and Joshua casts lots
    • Joshua 18:11-28 - Boundaries for Benjamin

Application – Don't put off what God has commanded you.

Prayer – Dear God. Help me to do things right away. Whether in the home, or when you want me to do something. Amen.

Sins to avoid – Procrastination.

Promises to claim – 

Examples to follow – Don't be like the 7 tribes.

Commands to obey – 

Summarize and apply – God gives Manasseh and Benjamin their land.


Thursday, April 4, 2024

Joshua 15-16

 Scripture – Joshua 15-16

Observation – 

  • Joshua 15:1-63 - Inheritance of Judah and Caleb's family
    • Joshua 15:1-12 - Borders of Judah
    • Joshua 15:13-19 - Land of Caleb and his family
    • Joshua 15:20-62 - Cities, villages, and regions for the tribe of Judah
    • Joshua 15:63 - Jebusites could not be driven off. 
  • Joshua 16:1-10 - Inheritance of Joseph.
    • Joshua 16:1-4 - Borders of Joseph on the west side of the Jordan.
    • Joshua 16:5-10 - Borders of Ephraim.

Application – God will reward you for your work. Whether in heaven or on earth.

Prayer – Dear God. Help me to work hard for you and give all glory to you. Amen.

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – 

Examples to follow – Caleb worked hard for God and he was rewarded

Commands to obey – 

Summarize and apply – God gave Judah and Joseph their inheritance.


Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Joshua 13-14

 Scripture – Joshua 13-14

Observation – 

  • Joshua 13:1-33 - Inheritance for the tribes of Israel
    • Joshua 13:1- God speaks to Joshua about the land remaining to be possessed
    • Joshua 13:2-6a - The land that remains to be occupied is described
    • Joshua 13:6b-7- God’s method for possessing the land is described
    • Joshua 13:8-13 - The land divided on the east side of the Jordan
    • Joshua 13:14 - Situation for Levi
    • Joshua 13:15-23 - Portion of Reuban
    • Joshua 13:24-28 - Portion of Gad
    • Joshua 13:29-32 - Portion of half the tribe of Manasseh
    • Joshua 13:33 - Inheritance of Levi
  • Joshua 14:1-5 - Preparation of the land
    • Joshua 14:1-2 - The land divided on the west side of the Jordan
    • Joshua 14:3-5 - Inheritance of of the nine and one-half tribes
  • Joshua 14:6-15 - Caleb's request
    • Joshua 14:6-9 - Caleb remembers Moses' promise
    • Joshua 14:10-15 - Caleb seizes God's promise

Application – Choose God's way and gifts rather than the world.

Prayer – Dear God. The ways and gifts of the world are coveted, but I know that your way and gifts are far better than the world's. Help me to seize your promises. Amen.

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – 

Examples to follow – Caleb remembered God's promise

Commands to obey – Remember his promise

Summarize and apply – God distributed the land. Caleb remembered God's promise


Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Joshua 11-12

 Scripture – Joshua 11-12

Observation – 

  • Joshua 11:1-23 - Northern Palestine Taken
    • Joshua 11:1-5 - Kings gathered to destroy Joshua
    • Joshua 11:6-9 - Israel killed the armies because God hardened their hearts
    • Joshua 11:10-15 - Israel took the plunder and the cities
    • Joshua 11:16-20 - Israel destroyed all the kings in the land 
    • Joshua 11:21-23 - Israel destroyed all but some in Gaza, Gath, and ashdod
  • Joshua 12:1-23 - All the kings destroyed by Israel.
    • Joshua 12:1-6 - Kings from the valley of the Arnon as far as Mount Hermon, and all the Arabah to the east
    • Joshua 12:7-23 - Kings defeated beyond the Jordan toward the west, from Baal-gad in the valley of Lebanon even as far as Mount Halak, which rises toward Seir

Application – God has the power to give the victory. He has power over our enemies.

Prayer – Dear God. I don't have to be afraid of the enemies that attack me. Because I know that you have direct control and power over them.

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – 

Examples to follow – God controled the enemies' hearts.

Commands to obey – 

Summarize and apply – Israel destroyed almost everything in the land.


Mark 15:1-41

Scripture – Mark 15:1-41 Observation –  Mark 15:1-15 - The trial with Pilate Mark 15:1-5 - The first trial Mark 15:6-15 - The second trial M...