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Category Archives: courage
courageous women
Judges 4 Deborah and Jael are examples of courageous women who stepped outside the boundaries of cultural expectations to follow the LORD wherever he took them. For Deborah, it was a gift of prophecy that led her to step into … Continue reading
sin, bondage, warfare, rest
Judges 3:7-31 The cycle was sin, bondage, warfare, rest for a number of years, and then sin again. God raised up warriors who executed his judgment upon the oppressors, but it was the idolatry of the people that caused the … Continue reading
missions and possibilities
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
ministry and conflict #1
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
a theology of missions
Joshua 1 The book of Acts has been called the missions manual of the New Testament. Joshua serves a similar purpose for the old covenant community. Chapter 1 gives all the elements the Israelites needed for a theology of missions. … Continue reading
in retrospect: the source of strength and courage
Deuteronomy 31:1-29 Moses knew that the people were going to rebel against the LORD. But he also knew that the LORD was going to take them into his promised land. He encouraged them to be strong and courageous, not in … Continue reading
a considerate walk
Numbers 32 Moses did not first oppose Reuben and Gad because they saw an opportunity to take care of their families. His objection was twofold. First, they had not considered what staying in the Transjordon would do to the other … Continue reading
Posted in consideration of others, courage, faithfulness, perseverance, wisdom
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a victorious walk
Numbers 31 Moses had already known for some time that he would not accompany his people to the promised land. He had sinned, and there would be consequences. Nevertheless, God gave him one final victory to show that he was … Continue reading
Posted in confidence, courage, dependence upon God, encouragement, grace, mercy
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an obedient walk
Numbers 13-14 I was tempted to call this section “a courageous walk” because it highlights the courage of Joshua and Caleb. They did not go along with the majority, and chose to trust God – that he would deliver Israel … Continue reading
Posted in courage, dependence upon God, faith, obedience, trust
Tagged Numbers 13, Numbers 14
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a confident walk
Numbers 10:11-36 Moses wanted Hobab’s help because he knew the territory that the Israelites would be travelling. But Moses also knew that the LORD would be with them, so he assumed that they would be blessed. He did not want … Continue reading
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