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“The God of Peace”
“Then the Lord turned to him and said, ‘Go with the strength you have, and rescue Israel… I will be with you…’ And Gideon built an altar...
Wanda Sommers
Nov 25, 20201 min read
“Reduced to Starvation”
“So the Israelites were reduced to starvation by the Midianites. Then the Israelites cried out to the Lord for help.” Judges 6:6 Reduced...
Wanda Sommers
Nov 24, 20201 min read
“Rise Like the Sun”
“Lord…may those who love you rise like the sun in all its power!” Judges 5:31 This final crescendo of Deborah’s victory song made me stop...
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Nov 23, 20201 min read
“Great Indecision”
“The princes of Issachar were with Deborah and Barak…rushing into the valley. But in the tribe of Reuben there was great indecision… But...
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Nov 22, 20201 min read
“Tests of Trust”
“I did this to test Israel—to see whether or not they would follow the ways of the Lord… He did this to teach warfare to the generations...
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Nov 19, 20201 min read
“Cycle or Circle”
“Whenever the Lord raised up a judge over Israel, he was with that judge and rescued the people from their enemies throughout the judge’s...
Wanda Sommers
Nov 18, 20201 min read
“Wear Your Own Shoes”
“After that generation died, another generation grew up who did not acknowledge the Lord or remember the mighty things he had done for...
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Nov 17, 20201 min read
“Living Among Thorns”
“For your part, you were not to make any covenants with the people living in the land… But you disobeyed my command. Why did you do this?...
Wanda Sommers
Nov 16, 20201 min read
“Failed!”
“The Lord was with the people of Judah, and they took possession of the hill country. But they failed to drive out the people living in...
Wanda Sommers
Nov 15, 20201 min read
“JUDGES – Testing the Relationship”
Introduction to the Book of Judges - Cycles of Grace We normally do not associate GRACE with the Old Testament, but that word is evident...
Wanda Sommers
Nov 15, 20201 min read
“Turn Your Heart”
“‘All right then,’ Joshua said, ‘destroy the idols among you, and turn your hearts to the Lord, the God of Israel.’” Joshua 24:23 In 1975...
Wanda Sommers
Nov 12, 20201 min read
“Deep in Your Heart You Know”
“Deep in your hearts you know that every promise of the Lord your God has come true. Not a single one has failed!” Joshua 23:14 Before...
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Nov 11, 20201 min read
“Not There Yet”
“This land will be yours, for the Lord your God will drive out all the people living there now. You will take possession of their land,...
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Nov 10, 20201 min read
“God Among Us…No More War!”
“Today we know the Lord is among us because you have not committed this treachery against the Lord as we thought…And all the Israelites...
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Nov 9, 20201 min read
“Stop, Look, and Listen”
“The whole community of the Lord demands to know why you are betraying the God of Israel. How could you turn away from the Lord and build...
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Nov 8, 20201 min read
“And Off They Go!”
“‘But be very careful to obey all the commands and the instructions that Moses gave to you. Love the Lord your God, walk in all his ways,...
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Nov 5, 20202 min read
“How Long Will You Wait?”
“Then Joshua said to them, ‘How long are you going to wait before taking possession of the remaining land the Lord, the God for your...
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Nov 4, 20201 min read
“My Allotment”
“But Moses gave no allotment of land to the tribe of Levi, for the Lord, the God of Israel, had promised that he himself would be their...
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Nov 3, 20201 min read
“Assigned But Not Possessed”
“…much land remains to be conquered…I myself will drive these people out of the land ahead of the Israelites. So be sure to give this...
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Nov 2, 20201 min read
“Giant Slayers”
“During this period Joshua destroyed all the descendants of Anak, who lived in the hill country of Hebron, Debir, Anab, and the entire...
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Nov 1, 20201 min read
“Hordes of Horses”
“All the kings came out to fight. Their combined armies formed a vast horde. And with all their horses and chariots, they covered the...
Wanda Sommers
Oct 29, 20201 min read
“God Keeps His Promises”
“Joshua conquered all these kings and their land in a single campaign, for the Lord, the God of Israel was fighting for his people.”...
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Oct 28, 20201 min read
“Demonstrating Faith”
“‘Don’t ever be afraid or discouraged,’ Joshua told his men. ‘Be strong and courageous, for the Lord is going to do this to all of your...
Wanda Sommers
Oct 27, 20201 min read
“Who Do I Consult?”
“So the Israelites examined their food, but they did not consult the Lord.” Joshua 9:14 My heart always sinks when I read this story...
Wanda Sommers
Oct 26, 20201 min read
