This passage lists the 31 kings that Joshua defeated. After that listing, the story turns to Joshua, an older leader, surveying the remaining land to be taken: the land of the Philistines, Geshurites, the rest of the Canaanites. God told Joshua that He would drive out all the nations before the children of Israel. Joshua … Continue reading Kings Conquered by Joshua (Joshua 12:7 – 13:7)
What is That in Your Hand? (Exodus 4)
Moses is standing face to face with the presence of God, hearing the voice of God. He has been given the authority of the name of God Himself, Jehovah (I am That I am). Yet he asks God more questions and tries to beg out of the responsibility to which God has called him. So … Continue reading What is That in Your Hand? (Exodus 4)
A Leader Arises (Exodus 2:11 – 3:22)
Moses grew up in the house of the king, but was always aware of his Hebrew birth. When he walked among the other Hebrews, he saw the plight of his brothers and then understood the inhumanity of their situation. While observing an Egyptian taskmaster beating a Hebrew, he came to his defense, and killed the … Continue reading A Leader Arises (Exodus 2:11 – 3:22)
Devoted To You 