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Category Archives: perseverance
civil war
Judges 20 This civil war between Israel and Benjamin was more than just an act of vengeance against atrocity. It was a symptom of the disease that had affected the whole nation. They had strayed from their relationship with the … Continue reading
one last prayer
Judges 16 The Bible skips over Samson’s twenty years of judging over Israel, delivering them from the oppression of the Philistines. It tells the story of his betrayal by Delilah, and his being blinded and losing his strength. But he … Continue reading
missions and second chances
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
in retrospect: can’t blame a guy for trying
Deuteronomy 3 Moses pestered the LORD in prayer, hoping that he would relent and allow him to cross the Jordon and see the promised land. Finally, the LORD told him not to ask again. God had a plan for Joshua … Continue reading
in retrospect: challenges of leadership
Deuteronomy 1 Moses reflects upon some of the particular challenges he had faced as leader of God’s people. This sets the tone of Deuteronomy — a book of reflection. We don’t get a lot of new material in this book, … 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
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Exodus: safety or glory?
Exodus 14 When the Israelites saw the army of Pharaoh approaching, they rightly concluded that it would have been safer for them to have remained as slaves in Egypt. Their rescue taught them to fear God, and to believe Moses. … Continue reading
Exodus: pressure
Exodus 5:1-6:9 Neither Moses nor the Israelites expected the immediate result of his ministry to be what it turned out to be. Pharaoh increased the pressure upon the slaves by making them produce the same amount of bricks, but also … Continue reading
Joseph: the prisoners’ dreams
Genesis 40. Day after day, Joseph did his duty, attending to the other prisoners in “the pit” (15). He waited for some clue that God was not through with him – that he still had a destiny. That clue came … Continue reading
the future of overcomers (2)
Revelation 3. Christ promised a future for those who persevered against the difficulties that they would face and stayed true to him: For overcomers in Sardis, Christ promised the white robes of victory and celebration (1-6; 19:7-8). For overcomers in … Continue reading
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