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October 17, 2021 – 1 Samuel 7 – Samuel calls for repentance

Israel responds to Samuel’s call for repentance, and God delivers them from a Philistine attack. In gratitude, Samuel erects a “stone of help” to commemorate God’s deliverance. Notes on 1 Samuel 7:1-17

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June 20, 2021 – Judges 19:1-30 – The Levite and His Concubine

In one of the most shocking stories in the Bible, a heartless Levite offers his concubine to a Benjamite mob to save his own honor, then cuts up her body and sends the pieces to the Israelite tribes as a … Continue reading

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October 4, 2020 – Joshua 14:1-15 – Moses’ Promise to Caleb

Moses promised Caleb “I will give him and his descendants the land on which he has set foot, because he followed the LORD wholeheartedly.” Notes on Joshua 14:1-15

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July 5, 2020 – Joshua 1:10-18 – Can Joshua Fill Moses’ Sandals?

Joshua succeeds Moses because of his humility and loyalty. But Joshua’s weaknesses, according to the rabbis, had to be overcome. In some areas, Joshua would even exceed Moses. Notes on Joshua 1:10-18

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June 21, 2020 – [Delayed] Pentecost!

Our Pentecost celebration was delayed because of the coronavirus restrictions. But this Sunday – keeping our distance and wearing masks – we will gather under Tom Brooks’ new outdoor pavilion Sunday morning to eat blintzes and read the Book of … Continue reading

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May 24, 2020 – Deut. 32:1-43 – Song of Moses

Torah Reading: Deuteronomy 32:1-43 – Song of Moses Psalm 146-147Haftarah: Isaiah 1:2-9, 16-27 Notes on Deuteronomy 32:1-43 Notes on Psalm 146 Notes on Psalm 147

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April 19, 2020 – Deut. 27:1-26 – Mt. Ebal and Mt. Gerizim

Torah Reading: Deuteronomy 27:1-26 – Mt. Ebal and Mt. Gerizim Psalm 138-139 (repeat) Haftarah: Isaiah 55:2-11 Notes on Deuteronomy 27:1-26 Notes on the Importance of Genealogy and Lineage Notes on Isaiah 55:2-11

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