“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” I have probably seen this turned into cross-stitch samplers and various forms of wall art more than any other verse, honestly. After all, it uses the word house. It’s strong, decisive, faithful, and homey. I’m not sure there is a better verse to hang … Continue reading Joshua 22-24 Psalm 69
Tag: Joshua
Joshua 13-21 Psalm 68
Yep. Just read 9 chapters in one daily reading. I guess the Bible Project guys know we’re going to skim over most of this info. I mean, I certainly did. I’m not great with current geography, to be perfectly honest. You’re going to throw a bunch of names at me, both men and cities, in … Continue reading Joshua 13-21 Psalm 68
Joshua 9-12 Psalm 67
So a group of people approach Israel looking ragged and worn out, begging for a covenant of protection. Without consulting God, Israel agrees, and Joshua makes peace with them. There’s a couple things here: Joshua makes a covenant in the name of the Lord without consulting him first, the act of deception does not nullify … Continue reading Joshua 9-12 Psalm 67
Joshua 5-8 Psalm 66
Joshua 5 has one of my favorite passages. Verses 13-15 are just beautiful to me. Joshua sees a man standing before him with a drawn sword. He asks this man, “Are you for us or against us?” And the man says, “No.” I’m glad he doesn’t stop there, because the rest of the line is … Continue reading Joshua 5-8 Psalm 66
Joshua 1-4 Psalm 65
Israel crossed the Jordon River into the promised land on dry ground. Not because they needed to, but just to show God’s favor had indeed passed to Joshua. God didn’t want to risk any challenges to Joshua’s leadership; he didn’t want to leave room for anyone to question whether or not Joshua really had his … Continue reading Joshua 1-4 Psalm 65
Pieces of the Mosaic 