In Joshua, chapter one, verse seven, for Joshua and the Israelites to possess the promised land, they had to commit to obey God’s written word. The Word of God was the central authority as opposed to all human ideas, traditions, or religions. This principle applies to believers under both the old and new covenants.The central …
In Joshua, chapter one, verse five, God’s foundational promise to Joshua: “I will be with thee, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” Likewise, God’s commitment to all believers during their journey and conquests of faith is His abiding presence with us is now a reality through His Son and the gift of the …
In Joshua, chapter one, verse two, the experiences of Israel in the wilderness, the entrance and conquest of Canaan can be called an example is written for our admonition. The promised land and its victory by the people of God typifies not heaven, but believers present spiritual inheritance and salvation in Christ. Although believers already …
In Joshua, chapter one, verse one, Joshua had been a close and faithful assistant to Moses during the forty years of wilderness wandering. Joshua, one filled with the Holy Spirit commissioned as Moses’s successor. God was calling him to lead His people into the land of promise. The name Joshua means “the Lord saves” or …
In Deuteronomy, chapter thirty-four, verse ten, Moses’ distinctions were his intimate fellowship with God and His understanding of the nature and person of God. The foremost desire of all believers should be to know God and experience His close association. The privilege and rights as God’s children. No person in Christ, possessing an inner life …
In Deuteronomy, chapter thirty-four, verse one, Moses gets a glimpse of the promised land. Only after death does he inherit the city, which has a foundation whose builder and maker is God. Those who have lived in fellowship with God do not fear death. Due to their trust in God, they can even anticipate the …
After Israel had sinned with the golden calf, in Deuteronomy, chapter thirty-three, verse nine, the Levites stood with God even against their nearest relatives. They held fast to the covenant and chastened those who participated in the worship of the golden calf. God rewarded them for their zeal for His cause by appointing them as …
In Deuteronomy, chapter thirty, verse twenty, Moses’ song aims to impress upon the Israelites that their whole existence is due to God’s faithfulness and mercy. The Lord alone guided and sustained them. Israel’s response was, in measure, one of wickedness and folly. The song concluded by warning Israel that future infidelity, rebellion, and apostasy would …
In Deuteronomy, chapter thirty, verse twenty, the Israelites were to maintain their relationship with God by loving Him and obeying His voice. To express that obedience, however, they had to recognize their inability to fulfill the law by bringing sacrifices of atonement for their shortcomings. Life and salvation are not a guarantee as a reward …
In Deuteronomy, chapter twenty-nine, verse nineteen, among God’s people would be those who walk in their sinful way and claim to have peace. Similarly, the New Testament speaks about those within the church who profess peace, salvation, and eternal life. Yet, do not endeavor to follow God’s will. God says that the peace walkers’ profession …
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