Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
passing the ark
passing the ark Joshua 3:16-17 (JDV) Joshua 3:16 and the water flowing downstream stood still, rising up in a mass that extended as far as Adam, a city next to Zarethan. The water flowing downstream into the Sea of the … Continue reading
wet feet
wet feet Joshua 3:14-15 (JDV) Joshua 3:14 When the people broke camp to cross the Jordan, the priests carried the ark of the covenant ahead of the people. Joshua 3:15 Now the Jordan overflows its banks throughout the harvest season. … Continue reading
a miracle for a mission
a miracle for a mission Joshua 3:9-13 (JDV) Joshua 3:9 Then Joshua told the Israelites, “Come closer and listen to the words of Yahveh your God.” Joshua 3:10 He said: “You will know that the living God is among you … Continue reading
the commander’s commander
the commander’s commander Joshua 3:7-8 (JDV) Joshua 3:7 Yahveh spoke to Joshua: “Today I will begin to exalt you in the sight of all Israel, so they will know that I will be with you just like I was with … Continue reading
following the ark
following the ark Joshua 3:6 (JDV) Joshua 3:6 Then he said to the priests, “Carry the ark of the covenant and go on ahead of the people.” So they carried the ark of the covenant and went ahead of them. … Continue reading
not too close
not too close Joshua 3:3-5 (JDV) Joshua 3:3 and commanded the people: “When you see the ark of the covenant of Yahveh your God carried by the Levitical priests, you are to break camp and follow it. Joshua 3:4 But … Continue reading
hurry up and wait
hurry up and wait Joshua 3:1-2 (JDV) Joshua 3:1 Joshua started early the next morning and left the Acacia Grove with all the Israelites. They went as far as the Jordan and stayed there before crossing. Joshua 3:2 After three … Continue reading
faith that sees beyond
faith that sees beyond Joshua 2:22-24 (JDV) Joshua 2:22 So the two men went into the hill country and stayed there three days until the pursuers had come back. They searched all along the way, but did not find them. … Continue reading
tying the scarlet cord
tying the scarlet cord Joshua 2:15-21 (JDV) Joshua 2:15 Then she let them down by a rope through the window, because she lived in a house that was built into the wall of the city. Joshua 2:16 “Go to the … Continue reading
her only hope
her only hope Joshua 2:8-14 (JDV) Joshua 2:8 Before the men fell asleep, she went up on the roof Joshua 2:9 and said to them, “I know that Yahveh has given you this land and that the terror of … Continue reading
