Good Morning “Overflowing Zealous Followers”.   Today we are in Joshua 5.  Israel finds themselves across the Jordan.  No one drowned, or even got wet!  Where’s the battle?  At least for now it seems the Lord has gone before them and their enemy melts in fear.  Right now there’s another enemy that needs dealt with.We’ve read of Israel’s wandering for 40 years, literally so that all that came out o...  Read More

Good Morning “Those Who Remember to Remember.”  Today we are in Joshua 4.  This is not the only place in Scripture where we find God telling the nation of Israel to set up a memorial - and remember what God has done.  In fact it’s a common theme.  Israel was commanded to celebrate the Passover to “Remember” Gods delivering them from Egypt.  Specifically so their children who ask them “why” will kn...  Read More

Good Morning “River Crossers.”  Today we are in Joshua 3.  Today we read about Joshua leading the nation into the promised land… but hold on.  Taking hold of all that God has promised always results in a crisis of belief.  We must humble ourselves, trust Him fully and step out in faith.  It was no different for Israel and its priests.  In between them and their “promised land” was the Jordan.  No ...  Read More

Good Morning “Soldiers on the Advantaged Team.”  Today we are in Joshua 2.  As Joshua prepares to lead Israel into the “Promised Land”, he first sends in two spies to scout it out.  Why only two?  Likely Joshua remembers the reason for their wandering in the desert for 40 years.  Remember when through Moses, God sent 12 spies to scout this very land?  10 returned with negative, corrupted reports a...  Read More

Good Morning “Meditators on the Word of God.”  Today we begin Joshua with Joshua 1.Moses has passed.  Joshua has big shoes to fill.  Not only must he lead the nation of Israel spiritually, but also militarily.  He will be the commanding officer as they go into battle.  Moses struggled at times to lead well, Aaron faltered with him - how can Joshua expect to be successful in what God created him fo...  Read More

Good Morning “Seers with more than your eyes.”  Today we are in Deuteronomy 34.  There has been no prophet like Moses since.  No prophet has performed works by Gods power such as Moses.  He led the nation of Israel faithfully for more than 40 years… but He was not perfect.  Because of His sin, He would not enter the promised land.What a picture, as Gods representative, anything short of perfection...  Read More

Good Morning “Not Perfect But Blessed.”  Today we are in Deuteronomy 33.  We’ve talked about Deuteronomy being the book of Grace.  Moses retells Israel’s story throughout Deuteronomy but chooses to focus more heavily on Gods grace and mercy as opposed to His punishment.Here, despite his knowing that Israel would rebel, be disobedient and continue turn from God repeatedly… he chooses to speak bless...  Read More

He is Risen!!!!Good Morning “Jealous God Followers.”  Today we are in Deuteronomy 32.  I often get asked how God can be sinless and yet be jealous.  The confusion comes typically from several paramount passages.  Paul includes jealousy in his list of sinful acts.  “The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealo...  Read More

Good Morning “Acknowledgers That It’s ALL God.”  Today we are in Deuteronomy 31.Moses has to step down.  It’s time.  His successor Joshua will lead them into the “Promised Land”.  Stop and consider what must be going through Joshua’s mind.  Moses has been the only leader they have known… now it’s time for Joshua to step up.  How would you react?  We can assume what must have been going through Jos...  Read More

Good Morning “Life Choosers”.  Today we are in Deuteronomy 30.In this chapter God kinda summarizes what He’s been reminding Israel of.  Basically they have a choice to make.  Only two options - Life or Death.  “This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live a...  Read More

Good Morning “Seekers of The Lords Understanding and Wisdom.”  Today we are in Deuteronomy 29.  As we’ve studied Israel, their wandering and continued rebellion have you ever wondered why they had such short memories?  Have you shook your head at the fact that God could demonstrate His faithfulness in such mighty ways, and almost overnight they return to their rebellion?  Think of the 10 plagues i...  Read More

Good Morning “Receivers of Peace In Every Situation.”  Today we are in Deuteronomy 28.  God sought to establish Israel as a great nation.  As His chosen people, His wrath when they were disobedient was swift.  He also promised them prosperity when they were obedient.  Gods heart and character are the same.  He is the unchangeable - immutable.  However; that does not mean that all the promises give...  Read More