Monthly Archives: July 2012

The next generation’s mission

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Joshua 23-24 The final words of Joshua highlight the fact that missions is the choice and responsibility of each generation.  The LORD will be faithful to us as long as we are faithful to him. Should we choose not to … Continue reading →

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missions and miscommunication

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Joshua 22 The eastern tribes were on their way back to their homes after serving the LORD and their brothers by helping out in the conquest.  They had done their duty and their western brothers were grateful.  But then something … Continue reading →

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missions that the LORD is in

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Joshua 21 “Thus the LORD gave to Israel all the land that he swore to give to their fathers. And they took possession of it, and they settled there. And the LORD gave them rest on every side just as … Continue reading →

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missions and human rights

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Joshua 20 Even though the objective of the Israelites was to occupy the promised land as quickly as possible, no human right was to be set aside.  The cities of refuge were a way of preserving life, protecting the accused … Continue reading →

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missions and procrastination

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Joshua 18-19 The land lay subdued before them, but the Israelites took their time allotting the land.  Joshua said “How long will you put off going in to take possession of the land, which the LORD, the God of your … Continue reading →

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missions and fair allotment

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Joshua 16-17 Two groups pled for a fair allotment among the lands divvied out after the conquest.  The daughters of Zelophehad sought the land promised by the LORD during the time of Moses.  The sons of Joseph needed more land … Continue reading →

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mission and limits

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Joshua 15 Joshua’s mission was to lead the people of Israel on a conquest of the land.  Many of the cities listed in this chapter attest to the success of that mission.  But there were limits to that success.  “But … Continue reading →

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missions and possibilities

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Joshua 13-14 Even in his old age, Caleb stood in line to be allotted land because “it may be that the LORD will be with me, and I shall drive them out, just as you said.”  There was work to … Continue reading →

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missions and conflict #2

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Joshua 11-12 Just as it was in the conquest of the Soutrhern lands, the kings of the Northern lands conspired in an alliance and came against Joshua, and the LORD gave them into the hands of Israel.  The reason was … Continue reading →

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ministry and conflict #1

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Joshua 10 The massive acquisition of the Southern Canaan territories came about as a result of responding to a plea for help by the Gibeonites.  The kings of those lands had determined to punish Gibeon for its alliance with the … Continue reading →

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