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August 23, 2020 – Joshua 8:1-35 – Victory at Ai

After the sin of Achan is judged, God transforms Israel’s failure into a victory. Notes on Joshua 8:1-35

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August 16, 2020 – Joshua 7:1-26 – The Sin of Achan

Israel is defeated at Ai, and the reason is found within their own camp. Notes on Joshua 7:1-26

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August 9, 2020 – Joshua 6:1-27 – The Destruction of Jericho

Israel circles the city of Jericho blowing the shofar. It’s walls fall flat, the city is destroyed, and Rahab and her family are rescued. Notes on Joshua 6:1-27

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August 2, 2020 – Joshua 5:1-15 – Israel is Circumcised and Celebrates Passover

The new generation is circumcised, they celebrate the first Passover in the Promised Land, and Joshua meets the mysterious Captain of the Lord’s Host. Notes on Joshua 5:1-15

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July 26, 2020 – Joshua 4:1-24 – Two Sets of Twelve Stones

At the crossing of the Jordan River, Joshua commands that 12 stones be pulled from the river and set up at Gilgal as a sign and a memorial to the miracle. Twelve other stones were deposited in the river as … Continue reading

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July 19, 2020 – Joshua 3:1-17 – Crossing the Jordan

Departing from Shittim, the Ark of the Covenant, carried by priests, would lead the way for the Children of Israel to cross the Jordan River on dry ground. Notes on Joshua 3:1-17 – Crossing the Jordan

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July 12, 2020 – Joshua 2:1-24 – Rahab Hides the Spies

In this episode of Joshua, the harlot Rahab hides the spies and lets them down outside the walls with a scarlet cord. Notes on Joshua 2:1-24

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