by Sam E. Stone God handed Jericho over to the Israelites when they obeyed his directions. Last week we reviewed their march around the city walls, concluding with a trumpet call and shout. The walls then collapsed, and the Israelites rushed in. “They devoted the city to the Lord and destroyed with the sword every […]
Where You Live for June 26, 2011
by Dan Lentz 1. This opening activity is called “two truths and a stretch.” Tell three things about yourself, things most people wouldn’t know—two of them true and one of them something you hope to be true someday. Try to think creatively and tell all three as if they were all true of you. Don’t […]
The Lesson and Life for June 26, 2011
by Steve Reeves Everybody has faith in something. Even an atheist has faith in his own reason. Hebrews 11:30 says, “By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days.” Hindering Faith So . . . what’s holding you back? What’s your Jericho? Jericho was the oldest city […]
God gives victory—The Uniform Lesson for June 26
by Sam E. Stone As the children of Israel prepared to attack Jericho and enter the promised land, they knew their success would not come through a large well-trained and well-equipped army. Nor would it be accomplished because they executed skillful battle maneuvers created by experienced military officers. Instead, their victory would come from the […]
Where You Live for June 19, 2011
by Dan Lentz 1. When you say someone is insecure, what do you mean? Describe what being insecure looks like to you. Read Joshua 2:2-9, 15, 16, 22-24. 2. Who demonstrated security and who demonstrated insecurity in these Scripture verses? Why? 3. Rahab said, “I know that the Lord has given this land to you […]
