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Still living in Canaan as a foreigner

January 14, 2017

Joseph and his brothers: Genesis 37–50 If you’re keeping track of how long Abraham and his descendants lived as foreigners in Canaan, …

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How many wives did Esau have?

January 13, 2017

Esau’s descendents: Genesis 36 and parts of Chronicles There are several accounts of Esau’s choice of wives. One has him taking three wives …

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Taking (most of) the land

March 28, 2015

Cities of refuge; cities for the Levites: Joshua 20–21; 1 Chronicles 6:54-81 Eventually, the Israelites had taken over all the …

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Dividing the land on a promise

March 26, 2015

Dividing up the land: Joshua 12–15 Although age had no limits for Caleb, at least for a while, Joshua eventually …

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The brutal invasion of Canaan

March 25, 2015

Israel makes a treaty, defeats attacking armies, occupies the land: Joshua 9–11 It was a long and brutal campaign. The defending …

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A river crossing induces fear

March 23, 2015

Crossing the Jordan; Joshua meets the Lord: Joshua 3–5 The Israelites had just crossed the Jordan River as their parents’ generation had …

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The land by grace, not by works

March 14, 2015

Reminders of God’s provision and the Israelites’ constant rebellion in the wilderness: Deuteronomy 8–9 Consider it a warning: the Israelites …

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Trading wealth for destiny

March 10, 2015

Gad, Reuben and Manasseh stay, recounting the Israelite’s travels: Numbers 32–33 It’s hard not to see a parallel with Lot’s choice of …

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The politics of fear wins over faith

March 3, 2015

Exploring Canaan: Numbers 13–15 The 12 scouts came back from Canaan with a two-part report. One was positive, showing that …

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God’s plan A for taking back Canaan?

February 7, 2015

More promises and Moses goes up the mountain: Exodus 23–24 The first time God told the Israelites to invade Canaan, …

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Waiting for Isaac

January 5, 2015

Promises from God to Abraham: Genesis 15–17 Hearing a promise and accepting it on the spot is one thing; waiting …

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Caleb still faithful and fighting at 85

March 26, 2014

Dividing up the land: Joshua 12–15 Age has no limits. Caleb was 40 years old when Moses first promised him land. …

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Holiness and (legal) justice

March 17, 2014

Call for justice, guidelines for kings, wars and prophets: Deuteronomy 16:18–20:19 God’s call to the Israelites to be holy was …

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A rebellious bunch

March 14, 2014

Reminders of God’s provision and the Israelites’ constant rebellion in the wilderness: Deuteronomy 8–9 God did not provide for the …

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Turning 11 days into 38 years

March 12, 2014

Moses’ first address to Israel recounts their journey: Deuteronomy 1–4 Deuteronomy 1:2-3 Normally it takes only eleven days to travel …

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Boundaries are serious business

March 11, 2014

Setting boundaries and cities for the Israelites: Numbers 34–36 God was strict in His instructions about what land would belong …

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