Category Archives: Bible Study

Fulfilling Our Purpose

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Mark Shields

The Lord had given great success to Joshua in conquering the land that was promised to the Israelites after Moses led them out of Egypt. In chapter 12, listed are the kings Joshua and the Israelites conquered. Reading in Joshua … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Joshua 13-24

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Mark Shields

The journey through the Bible has taken me past the first twelve chapters of the book of Joshua. God chose Joshua to take over from Moses as the one responsible for leading the Israelites into the Promised Land. It seemed … Continue reading →

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Obedient and Persistent

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Mark Shields

Joshua was obedient to God and defeated the kings of the south as we have read previously. As we read now in Joshua 11-12, Joshua continues to be obedient. Even though the kings of the north joined together to go … Continue reading →

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Victory Builds Momentum for Future Victories

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Mark Shields

The Ammonites decided not to make peace with Joshua but instead were a group that made plans to attack Gibeon. Reading in Joshua 10, the Ammonites were the people of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon. The kings of each … Continue reading →

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Seek Direction

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Mark Shields

The Gibeonites tricked the Israelites into a peace treaty as explained in Joshua 9 because they were afraid of being totally destroyed. They had heard what Joshua and his army had done to Jericho and Ai. Leaders of Israel were … Continue reading →

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