Category Archives: missions

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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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 second chances

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Joshua 8 Once more the LORD challenges Joshua to take Ai. He commands him not to fear, and ensures him that he has given the city into Joshua’s hand.  In the process of following God’s call, we are going to … Continue reading →

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missions and the valley of trouble

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Joshua 7 Joshua assumed that all he had to do was follow the same game plan that had led to success at Jericho.  He sent out spies, they sent back a favorable report. He commissioned the attack. Then it all … Continue reading →

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our missions–his victories

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Joshua 6 Most of us are used to reading Joshua 6 as a Sunday School story – one that encourages believers to stay in line and shout when we’re told to (or something like that).  Another way to read it … Continue reading →

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getting ready for missions

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Joshua 3 Joshua’s instructions to the people were “ Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you.”  It would have been easy to focus on the obstacles to their mission, and many still do.  Such negative thoughts … Continue reading →

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a theology of missions

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

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 →

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in retrospect: wise warfare

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Deuteronomy 20 Moses would not participate in the wars he spoke of, but his words would guide those who did.  Warriors had to be free of other concerns and pursuits, and must be aware of the bigger picture.  That had … Continue reading →

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those assisting our walk

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Numbers 3-4     These chapter record two censuses taken of the tribe of Levi.  The first was of the males of the whole tribe who were over one month old.  These were considered substitutes for all the firstborn sons of the … Continue reading →

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