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ENTERING THE LAND. Remember that the key thought of the book of Joshua is .. THE VICTORY OF FAITH! GOD had called Joshua as the next leader of Israel, as Moses had died. Joshua’s name means “Jehovah our Saviour.” The key point to remember is that his commission was based on the Word of God.Continue reading “2. THE BOOK OF JOSHUA!”

THE PROMISED LAND. The first five books of Genesis lead Israel up to Canaan, and Joshua complements these by leading Israel into Canaan. The Author describes Israel’s SETTLEMENT IN CANAAN. This book covers twenty-five years and describes one of the most memorable conquests in History. The occupation of this small strip of land is scarcelyContinue reading “1. THE BOOK OF JOSHUA! THE PROMISED LAND.”

THE CENTRAL MESSAGE OF DEUTERONOMY. HOW FAITHFUL IS OUR GOD? Here are some scriptures that answer our question. Psalm 33:4. “For the Lord is Upright, and all His work is done in .. Faithfulness.” 1 Corinthians 1:9 “God is Faithful, by our Lord.” Hebrews 10:23. “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope withoutContinue reading “7. THE BOOK OF DEUTERONOMY. By”

THE COVENANTS. There are many covenants in the Bible. Today, we look at two offerings to Israel: the first Covenant, which Moses gave to Israel at Mt. Sinai. The second Covenant was given to the new generation of Israel at Moab. Obedience brought privilege, and disobedience brought penalties. And we know that Israel kept notContinue reading “6. THE BOOK OF DEUTERONOMY! The new Covenant.”

A PLACE AND A PERSON. The Old Testament emphasised a Place, and the New Testament emphasised a Person. In the O.T., there was one special place of Sacrifice and Worship of God’s Divine Presence, Please read Deut 12:10-14.”There shall be a PLACE where the Lord your God shall choose to cause His Name to dwellContinue reading “5. THE BOOK OF DEUTERONOMY!”

Israel was now ready to enter the Promised Land. Joshua is now… Appointed as the new leader due to his faithfulness and loyalty to God. Moses spoke his final words to Israel, and there was, “not a face over fifty years of age,” as their predecessors had “perished in the wilderness!” Moses reminded them notContinue reading “4. DEUTERONOMY. BLESSINGS AND CURSES.”

THE BASIC REQUIREMENT OF GOD FOR ISRAEL. See Deuteronomy chapter 10:12,13 “AND NOW ISRAEL, THIS IS WHAT THE LORD REQUIRES OF YOU, IS TO… “FEAR THE LORD YOUR GOD, WALK IN ALL HIS WAYS.” “LOVE HIM, SERVE HIM WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND ALL YOUR SOUL. KEEP ALL OF HIS COMMANDMENTS, KEEP HIS STATUTES THATContinue reading “3. THE BOOK OF DEUTERONOMY! Israel at the border of the Land…”

THE DEATH OF MOSES. THE MAN OF GOD! “There arose not a PROPHET whom the Lord knew “Face to face” He is one of the most significant figures in the Bible and in all History. His life falls into three clearly marked periods of forty years each. For the first forty years, he was aContinue reading “2. THE BOOK OF DEUTERONOMY. Moses’ Death.”

THE BASIC TRUTH. This truth is found in Deuteronomy 6:23. “HE BROUGHT US OUT (from Egypt) THAT HE MIGHT BRING US IN … TO GIVE US THE LAND THAT HE SWORE TO GIVE TO OUR FATHERS.” The fact is, He brought them out with a purpose that he might bring them in, as He hadContinue reading “1. THE BOOK OF DEUTERONOMY! OUT!…THEN IN!”

ARRESTED PROGRESS. Would you please continue to read the Book of Numbers, chapters 15-20? This book could be called.. “The book of Arrested Progress” These chapters cover an actual period of thirty-eight years. This delay period marks the transition from the old generation to the new. It begins after the KADASH REVOLT and ends inContinue reading “5. THE BOOK OF NUMBERS.”