Tag Archives: Bible Study

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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The Week Ahead

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Mark Shields

This week, we will continue the journey and share some thoughts from the study of Joshua 9-10. Below are some questions for reflection. Joshua 9 Why do the Gibeonites devise their plan of deception? Why are the leaders of Israel … Continue reading →

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ONE True God

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Mark Shields

I am the Lord your God, who rescued you from …the place of your slavery. You must not have any other god but me. – Exodus 20:2-3 The first battle at Ai was not a success because Joshua and the … Continue reading →

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Prepared for Battle

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Mark Shields

Joshua had gained a great victories when God was with him like at Jericho but then found out that past victories do not guarantee future victories when a soldier disobeyed a command. God then turned away from the Israelites and … Continue reading →

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Who Can Be Against Us

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Mark Shields

What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God be with us, who can be against us? – Romans 8:31 In the post “When Life Falls Apart”, shared were thoughts after reading Joshua 7 and how Joshua … Continue reading →

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