by Sam E. Stone “Joshua . . . secretly sent two spies” (Joshua 2:1) to check out Jericho, a prominent city west of the Jordan River at the entrance to Canaan. The people of Israel were encamped in the plains of Moab, facing the Jordan and Jericho (Numbers 33:48, 49). You may remember that Joshua […]
God expects obedience—The Uniform Lesson for June 12
by Sam E. Stone The Israelites were “standing on the doorstep” of the land promised to their forefathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. After spending 430 years in Egypt, the people were finally free. Moses had led them through 40 years of wandering in the wilderness. Last week we found the children of Israel had come […]
Where you Live for June 12, 2011
1. What was the most energized and unified group or team you were ever a part of? What made it so strong and courageous? Read Joshua 1:7-18. 2. Few groups or organizations can sustain energized unity over a long period of time. What helped the Israelites come together to occupy the land after being in […]
The Lesson and Life for June 12, 2011
by Steve Reeves Twenty seven years ago my wife gave birth in a hallway between the labor and the delivery rooms. Birth is a time of transition. That baby born in 1984 is now serving in full-time ministry with the same congregation I serve. In Joshua 1, Moses’ leadership gives way to the leadership of […]
Where You Live for June 5, 2011
by Dan Lentz 1. An old saying suggests, “You can’t win them all. You have to choose your battles.” What battles have you chosen to fight in the past in your: • home? • workplace or school? • church or small group? Read Joshua 1:1-6; 11:16-23. 2. Put yourself in Joshua’s position. If the Lord […]
