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

Good Morning “Remembering Gods Holiness.”  Today we are in Deuteronomy 27.As we read through Deuteronomy it seems we cannot get enough reminders that Gods Holiness, His Righteousness - demands a reckoning.  Next chapter we will look also at Gods promised blessing in their obedience.  What are we to glean from this chapter then?  I think if there is anything we can apply from the continued reminder...  Read More

Good Morning “Thankful, Obedient, Sharers”.  Today we are in Deuteronomy 26.I think I can, I think I can, I think I can… remember the story of “The Little Train That Could”.  Now I don’t want to get all “Self Talk” on you.  I wouldn’t preach “Believing in yourself,” but I would preach believe in the One who is in you!  Giving God praise is the process of recognizing and acknowledging who He is and...  Read More

Good Morning “Recipients of Mercy and Grace.”  Today we are in Deuteronomy 25.  Today’s chapter gives clear example of 3 principle actions we should be aware of.  Gods justice, mercy and grace.  Let’s be clear on the meanings of these words.  Justice is the warranted execution of the law. It respects no person and is purely an advocate of the law’s standard. When an alleged infraction arises, Just...  Read More