Sometimes it is called the "penultimate," the next-to-last chapter of a book. In Latin (of course) the term means "almost the last." And that's a good description of Joshua 23, with only 16 verses. Here's the first verse, which supplies us with a … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF JOSHUA, CHAPTER 22, VERSES 13 AND 30-33
I just noticed something about Joshua chapter 22. It contains one single name, a proper name, more times than any other chapter in the whole Bible. That fact alone may shed some light on how to interpret our Text, all 34 verses of Joshua 22. And … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF JOSHUA, CHAPTER 22, VERSE 8
"And he (Joshua) spake unto them (the Tribes of Reuben and Gad and half of Manasseh), saying, Return with much riches unto your tents, and with very much cattle, with silver, and with gold, and with brass, and with iron, and with very much raiment: … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF JOSHUA, CHAPTER 22, VERSE 5
I just noticed a great "summary" verse in Joshua 22, that being verse 5 specifically. Joshua the General of the army of Israel is dismissing some of his "troops" ... the seven year war for Canaan being virtually over. His "commission" to … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF JOSHUA, CHAPTER 22, VERSE 28
Today's Lesson might be an example of Bible hermeneutics, the study and practice of "interpretation." From Joshua 22, next in line in our short journey through this key Old Testament Book of history. I'd like to ask each of you to read the entire … [Continue reading]
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