In this episode from Joshua Chapters 11:21 - 13:22, we read about all the kings that were defeated by the Israelites. We also began to see how they divided up the land between the 12 tribes. One takeaway from the book of Joshua is that this book records ‘judgement day’ for the Canaanites, and records ‘promises fulfilled" for the Israelites. As we reviewed Genesis 12:1-3, 5, 7 and Genesis Chapter 15:5, 12-16, 18, we see some of the promises God made to Abraham being fulfilled in the book of Joshua. God is giving them Canaan land as he promised Abraham over 400 years before Joshua was born. Also in the book of Joshua the Amorites (Canaanites) are experiencing their "judgement day" (Gen. 15:16). God keeps all of His promises. Every promise God has spoken to you will come to pass no matter how long it takes. #foryou #joshua #promisedland #foryourpage #christian #inheritance #abraham #moses #battles #victory  @readingthroughthebiblewith3242 ​

In this week’s lesson from Joshua Chapter 11, we read about how the Israelites defeated the Northern kingdoms of Canaan land. One thing we have continued to remind ourselves is that God is a just and patient God. He had given the people of Canaan over 400 years to repent. Leviticus Chapter 18 tells us what they had been doing for the past 400 years - incest, bestiality, sacrificing their own children, etc. God used the Israelites to bring judgment to Canaan land. This was ‘judgement day’ for the people living in Canaan land. The Israelites, in destroying them all, were doing just what God told them to do. We also should remember that was a different time and a mandate for them. In our day and time God will never tell you to attack those who are not Christians or who don’t believe the way we do. God will be their judge at the end of the age. What can we learn from this lesson? That judgement day is coming and we want to make sure we have given our hearts to the Lord before that day comes. It is not God’s will that any should perish (2 Peter 3:9). Therefore, He has given us this time of grace to surrender our lives to Him. Please don’t wait until it’s too late to give your heart to Him. You have His ear, simply say ‘Father I repent of my sins, asking you to forgive me, come into my heart and be my Lord and Savior’. If you sincerely say that simple prayer, God will hear you and come into your heart changing your life forever. #foryou #joshua #promisedland #isrealites #warfare #christian #victory #chariots #horses #foryourpage  @readingthroughthebiblewith3242 ​

In this episode from Joshua Chapter 10:14-43, we read the details on how the Israelites defeated 5 kings and their armies of the Southern kingdom in Canaan land. After the battle they returned to their home base of Gilgal. I believe this is significant because Gilgal could be seen as their starting point, their foundation. Here at Gilgal, before they could fight the battle of Jericho (the first city the Israelites would attack) there were somethings they had to do. 1. It was here they set up stones so they would never forget how God parted the Jordan River for them. 2. It was here they had to get circumcised and renew their covenant with God. 3. It was also here they celebrated the feast of Passover (deliverance from Egypt) and the feast of Unleavened bread (a reminder of how fast they left Egypt and how they need to get rid of any sin.) 4. Finally, it was here that the manna stopped and they began to eat off the land (time for something new). What Gilgal speaks to me for us is that we must remember that we are what we are and where we are because of God. Gilgal speaks to me that we must stay humble and never forget what God has done for us. #foryou #foryourpage #joshua #gilgal #promisedland #passover #canaan #gibeon #jordan #christian  @readingthroughthebiblewith3242 ​

In this episode we read about how the Gibeonites deceived the Israelites into making a treaty with them. Although a deceitful act, their desperation showed that they knew it was better to be on the side of Israel’s God. We also read about two miracles in Chapter 10. One miraculous event was when God sent large hail stones to kill Israel’s enemies. The second miracle was when Joshua prayed for the sun and moon to stand still to give him more daylight to defeat the enemy. How awesome that God heard Joshua’s prayer and made the sun stand still. The scriptures tell us that the ‘effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man (or woman) avails much’. In other words, when we are living for Jesus, our prayers are powerful! #prayer #foryourpage #foryou #joshua #victory #canaan #promisedland #christian #victory #conqueror #battles  @readingthroughthebiblewith3242 ​

In this episode we read about the Israelites victory over Ai. One thing we should take note of is how the Israelites included and treated the foreigners and those who were not Israelites. What we should learn from this is that we should remember that non Christians are always watching us. Do we represent God well? Do people look at us and want to know the God we serve? We are His ambassadors and we should be pointing people to Christ. Our life should be a testimony of who we serve. Another thing we should learn from this lesson is that sometimes God will allow us to go thru things that humble us just to remind us that we can do nothing without Him. #foryou #foryourpage #joshua #covenant #christian #canaan #biblestudy #promisedland  @readingthroughthebiblewith3242 ​

In this week’s lesson from Joshua Chapter 7, we read about how God allowed the Israelites, His chosen people, to lose a battle because they sinned and disobeyed Him. Achan took some of the items from their Jericho victory instead of dedicating those items to God as God had instructed them to do. One of our takeaways from this lesson is that what we do (or don’t do) can affect the body of Christ. We should remember that we can’t hide our sin from God. He knows what we did. So we should be honest with God and confess our sins. When the prophet pointed out King David’s sins, David repented. I believe that David allowing his heart to be convicted is what God was talking about when He said David was a man after His (God’s) own heart. God is gracious to us because he will convict us quietly about a sin that we need to stop doing. If we continue to ignore the Holy Spirit, eventually we could be exposed publicly. So let’s not ignore the nudges of the Holy Spirit and learn to repent of sins as the Holy Spirit points them out. #repent #foryou #foryourpage #joshua #holyspirit #conviction #canaan #christian #sin #israel  @readingthroughthebiblewith3242 ​

In this week’s episode we discussed some things we need to know like the unpardonable sin, blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, the work of the Holy Spirit, and what is a reprobate mind? #blasphemy #unpardonablesin #holyspirit #foryou #foryourpage #christian #biblestudy  @readingthroughthebiblewith3242 ​

In this week’s lesson we read about the battle of Jericho which was the very first battle the Israelites fought after entering the promised land of Canaan. We noticed how they did everything God told them to do and the city of Jericho fell! What can we learn from this? Doing things God’s way results in us having victory in all our trials and tests. Just remember that God is with you as you go thru your trials and He is the one who will bring you out victoriously! Trust Him! #foryou #joshua #obedience #stillness #jericho #rahab #foryoupage #canaan #battles #victory #christian #biblestudy  @readingthroughthebiblewith3242 ​

In this episode from Chapters 4 and 5 of Joshua we summed up the process Joshua went thru before he was ready to start possessing the land. 1. He receives encouragement from God. 2. He tells the people to prepare themselves. 3. He made sure his army was ready. 4. He sent out 2 spies secretly to confirm what he already knew (the Canaanites were afraid of them). 5. He crossed the Jordan miraculously. 6. He gathered 12 stones from the Jordan River for a memorial. 7. He circumcised the new generation. 8. He celebrated the Passover. 9. He talked to the Commander of God’s army. All of the above prepared him for the battle of Jericho. If we want to be prepared for the major battles awaiting us, we will also need to do everything God tells us to do. To be victorious, Joshua also had to believe what God said about him. Do we believe what God says about us? If God said it we should believe it. He is God and He cannot lie. #foryou #joshua #jordan #canaan #christian #believe #spies #ark #passover  @readingthroughthebiblewith3242 ​

The Israelites were told to watch the ark carried by the Priest and follow it into the Jordan River (which parted like the Red Sea). The ark of the covenant represented the presence of God. We are also supposed to keep our eyes on God and follow where He leads. If we keep our minds stayed on Him, He will keep us in perfect peace even with all the chaos going on in our nation. Pray for those in authority that they do right by the people. 🙏🙏 #foryou #joshua #arkofthecovenant #jordan #christian #biblestudy #foryourpage  ⁨@readingthroughthebiblewith3242⁩ 

In this episode we read about God’s charge to Joshua and about how Rahab hid the spies. We talked about how Rahab’s faith was mixed with her works. She believed in the God of Israel and she showed it with her works by hiding the spies. We talked about faith without works is dead (James 2:19-26). Faith and works go hand in hand. If we have faith, we will do works. Our works include the gifts God has given us. We must use our gifts for the kingdom. We need what everyone has to offer. The Body is not whole without you. We need you! #foryou #bible #biblestudy #joshua #rahab #spies #promisedland  @readingthroughthebiblewith3242 ​

We reviewed the books of the law (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy). We also did an overview of the rest of the Bible. We will start on the Historical Books next week beginning with Joshua.

In this episode Moses blesses the people just before he dies. Moses was not able to go to the promised land with the Israelites because he didn't do what God told him to do. The people were complaining about not having water. God told Moses to speak to the rock and water would come out of the rock for the people. Instead of speaking to the rock, Moses got angry and struck the rock twice. What can we learn from this? We must do things God's way or there could be negative consequences. At first I felt sorry for Moses because he had dealt with those complaining Israelites for 40 years and he makes one mistake and miss out on going to the promised land. So from that incident we can see that God requires more from his leaders. Some of us have probably even said, 'how can they get away with that, God doesn't let me get away with any thing'. Just remember, 'to whom much is given, much is required'. Also remember that although Moses was disciplined for that mistake, he is still with Jesus as we see in Matt 17:3. He appeared on the Mountain of Transfiguration with Elijah and talked with Jesus. Moses is OK! #moses #foryou #foryourpage #promisedland #christian #biblestudy  @readingthroughthebiblewith3242 ​

In Chapter 32 Moses teaches the Israelites a song that warns them about what will happen if they disobey God. God also tells Moses he will see the promised land, but he will not be allowed to go there. Although we might feel sad for Moses after he put up with the Israelites for 40 years, there is something we can learn from Moses. Namely that we must always do what God tells us to do. Taking matters into our own hands or doing what we want to do will not give us the best outcome. We must remember to be like Jesus and always say ‘not my will but thine be done’. Remember God knows what is best for us and He will always work things out for our good. #moses #foryou #foryourpage #song #rebellion #laws #demons #integrity #judgement #christian  @readingthroughthebiblewith3242 ​

In this episode Joshua is chosen to replace Moses, and Moses gives them instructions to read the law to all the people every 7th year at the Feast of Tabernacles. In this Chapter Moses is also told that the people will disobey after Moses dies. One thing I want us to remember from this lesson is how Joshua use to spend time in the presence of God (Exodus 33:11) which helped prepare him for his destiny. If we want to be well prepared for our destiny, we must also spend time in God’s presence (praying and just laying before Him). #moses #joshua #foryou #foryourpage #destiny #promisedland #victory #obedience #deuteronomy #christian  @readingthroughthebiblewith3242 ​

In this episode Moses reviews the covenant with the Israelites and reminds them that in the future if they repent, God will restore them to their land. Moses is days away from dying. So these last words are very important. This lesson reminded me of the grace and mercy of God. Even after the Israelites fail, God tells them ahead of time that if they repent He will forgive them. The same is true for us today. No matter how many times we fail God, He is right there to forgive us if we repent. Thank God for His mercy and grace! #moses #canaan #deuteronomy #foryou #christian #israelites @Reading through the Bible with Elder Linda

In this episode we read about the horrible things that would happen to the Israelites if they disobeyed God’s instructions and laws. This was a rough Chapter to read as it talked about how the Israelites would even be forced to eat their own children because they were under siege and starving to death. What can we learn from them? That there are serious consequences for disobeying God. God is both severe and kind as it tells us in Romans 11:22. He is grace but He is also judgement. If we fail to accept Jesus into our hearts (He is the provision God sent to take away our sin) we will also face serious consequences. Jesus was sent to take on our judgment and punishment. If we don’t accept Him, we will have to take on our own judgment and join the Devil in the lake that burns with fire forever. There is a judgment day coming, let’s choose eternal life instead of eternal damnation. #hell #damnation #eternity #foryou #foryourpage #biblestudy #cannibalism #warnings #moses #disobedient #curses  @readingthroughthebiblewith3242 ​

In this lesson we read about the blessings and curses the Israelites will receive depending on if they are obedient to God or not. Although Moses was talking to the Israelites, God also has blessings for us if we walk in His ways. Our sin nature is cursed. If we give our lives to Jesus and invite Him into our hearts, He takes care of our cursed sin nature. The choice is ours, Jesus already made a way for us to escape the curse, but we have to let Him in. How? By saying ‘I repent of my sins, come into my heart and be my Lord and savior.’ Jesus is the only way we can be free from the curse of the law which tells us, ‘the soul that sins must die’. Give Him your heart today. #canaan #bible #deuteronomy #moses #sins #cursed #blessed  @readingthroughthebiblewith3242 ​

In this episode from Deuteronomy Chapter 26, Moses tells the Israelites that they will have to give a tithe to the Lord from their very first harvest. They were also told to give a tithe every three years for the needy in their towns. As Christians today God still expects us to give. We are not only to give to the Church and the kingdom of God, but we are also expected to bless others when God puts it on our hearts to do so. We read the scripture in Matthew 25:31-46 where Jesus indicated that helping others who are in need is the same as helping Him. Jesus makes it very plain that those who helped others are considered His sheep, considered righteous, and are welcomed into the kingdom. Those who did not help others were considered cursed and was thrown into the fire with the devil and his demons. I believe this scripture is a warning to us. When God has a needy person cross your path, and He pulls on your heart to help them, remember the scripture in Matthew. We definitely don’t want to be one of the goats who becomes excluded from the kingdom because we never helped anyone. Don’t miss you opportunity to bless someone when God puts it on your heart. #canaan #bible #deuteronomy #foryou #foryourpage #bible #moses #oldtestament #harvest #tithe #give  @readingthroughthebiblewith3242 ​

In this episode from Deuteronomy Chapters 25:17 - 26:10, Moses continues to give the Israelites instructions about what they must do once the get into the promised land. At the end of Chapter 25, Moses instructs them to destroy the Amalekites. The Amalekites had attacked God’s people when they first left Egypt. We read Galatians 5:16-25 and Romans 7:21 - 8:4 where Paul talks about the war between the flesh (sin nature) and the Spirit. Because we will constantly be fighting our flesh until Jesus comes back - Amalek is a type of our flesh. In Exodus 17:16 it tells us the Lord will have war with Amalek from generation to generation - just as we will continue to have war with our flesh (sin nature). As Paul said, thank God that Jesus Christ is our help and the answer to our sin problem. Because of Christ, we are no longer condemned to follow the demands of our flesh. Jesus has set us free. Now we get to choose each day to walk after the Spirit and not the flesh. Let us continue to choose the Spirit daily! #canaan #moses #promisedland #deuteronomy #biblestudy #amalek #joshua #foryou #foryourpage  ⁨@readingthroughthebiblewith3242⁩