GOD KNOWS WHAT IS AHEADGod provides what is needed to do His will as we follow Him.KEY TRUTH: God Provides Guidance for What Lies Ahead (Joshua 3:1–8)KEY TRUTH: God Makes a Way When There Is No Way (Joshua 3:9–17)KEY TRUTH: God Wants Us to Remember What He Has Done for Us (Joshua 4:1–24)FAMILY CONNECTION: CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION AFTER CHURCH!Have you ever experienced a time when you could see how ...  Read More

1. What are the distractions and “noise” that keep you from truly connecting to the Holy Spirit? How can you focus on His leading so that you can see the way to go?2.  What wilderness has God delivered you from? If you’re still in the wilderness, I want to invite you to Celebrate Recovery. Life change happens there, and it doesn’t matter what your   individual struggles are. It’s for all sorts of ...  Read More

Joshua 5:13-15 (HCSB)Commander of the Lord’s Army 13 When Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in His hand. Joshua approached Him and asked, “Are You for us or for our enemies?” 14 “Neither,” He replied. “I have now come as commander of the Lord’s army.” Then Joshua bowed with his face to the ground in worship and asked Him, “What does my ...  Read More

It is almost hard to write November and December. To me it should still be just the end of summer. I always heard time moves faster the older you get… well, I’m there! Please slow down. November is Banana Pudding Lovers month which is a good thing. We tend to focus on family and food these last two months of the year. I hope you will also focus on your scripture reading with me. It will be more be...  Read More

Joshua 5:1-12 (HCSB)Circumcision of the Israelites 5 When all the Amorite kings across the Jordan to the west and all the Canaanite kings near the sea heard how the Lord had dried up the waters of the Jordan before the Israelites until they had crossed over, they lost heart and their courage failed because of the Israelites. 2 At that time the Lord said to Joshua, “Make flint knives and circumcise...  Read More

Joshua 4:1-24  (HCSB)The Memorial Stones4 After the entire nation had finished crossing the Jordan, the Lordspoke to Joshua: 2 “Choose 12 men from the people, one man for each tribe, 3 and command them: Take 12 stones from this place in the middle of the Jordan where the priests are standing, carry them with you, and set them down at the place where you spend the night.” 4 So Joshua summoned the 1...  Read More

Joshua 3:7-17 (HCSB)7 The Lord spoke to Joshua: “Today I will begin to exalt you in the sight of all Israel, so they will know that I will be with you just as I was with Moses. 8 Command the priests carrying the ark of the covenant: When you reach the edge of the waters, stand in the Jordan.” 9 Then Joshua told the Israelites, “Come closer and listen to the words of the Lord your God.” 10 He said:...  Read More

Joshua 3:1-6 (HCSB)Crossing the Jordan3 Joshua started early the next morning and left the Acacia Grove with all the Israelites. They went as far as the Jordan and stayed there before crossing. 2 After three days the officers went through the camp 3 and commanded the people: “When you see the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God carried by the Levitical priests, you must break camp and follow ...  Read More

Lessons From The Life Of JoshuaGo to God’s Word to find wisdom for living.KEY TRUTH: Joshua Served Moses and Israel in Ways That Prepared Him to Lead (Exodus 17:8–16; 24:1–2, 9–18; 32:15–20; 33:11; Numbers 13:1—14:35)KEY TRUTH: God Chose Joshua to Succeed Moses and Lead Israel With Strength and Courage (Numbers 27:18–23; Deuteronomy 31:7–8, 23)KEY TRUTH: Joshua Led His Family and Called the Nation...  Read More

1.  In Joshua 1, we see someone given a new leadership position and new monumental task. Joshua had seen the results of NOT trusting God the first time Israel came to the Promised Land (Numbers 13-14). What role do you think that played in his boldness to enter the Promised Land? Are there times in your life that you are more prone to believe that God will be with you? How does that affect your th...  Read More

Numbers 13:26-33  (HCSB)Report about Canaan 26 The men went back to Moses, Aaron, and the entire Israelite community in the Wilderness of Paran at Kadesh. They brought back a report for them and the whole community, and they showed them the fruit of the land. 27 They reported to Moses: “We went into the land where you sent us. Indeed it is flowing with milk and honey, and here is some of its fruit...  Read More

Numbers 13:1-25  (HCSB)Scouting Out Canaan13 The Lord spoke to Moses: 2 “Send men to scout out the land of Canaan I am giving to the Israelites. Send one man who is a leader among them from each of their ancestral tribes.” 3 Moses sent them from the Wilderness of Paran at the Lord’s command. All the men were leaders in Israel. 4 These were their names: Shammua son of Zaccur from the tribe of Reube...  Read More