Joshua’s courageous invasion of the Hittite country west of the Jordan River in these scripture lessons foreshadows Jesus (the Greek translation of Joshua), who makes a bold march toward an unwelcoming Jerusalem to reach his goal—the liberation of all humanity. Joshua 1:1-6 After the death of Moses the servant of Read more
These scripture lessons are passages about how in the kingdom of the God is undefeated “on earth as it is in heaven.” 2 Chronicles 13 (Selected verses) Abijah stood on Mount Zemaraim, in the hill country of Ephraim, and said, “Jeroboam and all Israel, listen to me! 5 Don’t you know that the Lord, the […]Read more
These scripture readings show how Jesus, in his campaign to liberate all humanity from sin, sets out to repeat David’s valiant assault on Jerusalem against 6 fierce opposition but through peace and love. 2 Samuel 5:6 The king and his men marched to Jerusalem to attack the Jebusites, who lived there. The Jebusites Read more
Sometimes the people of God face opposition and discouragement. These scripture lessons remind us of how in such times God supports us and guards our hearts. Numbers 11:10-17 Moses heard the people of every family wailing at the entrance to their tents. The Lord became exceedingly angry, and Moses was troubled. 11 Read more