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FEBRUARY 16 Reading 47 VICTORY, THEN DEFEAT Joshua 6–8 “When the trumpets sounded, the people shouted, and at the sound of the trumpet, when the people gave a loud shout, the wall collapsed; so every man charged straight in, and they took the city” (Josh. 6:20).Obedience to an obviously foolish command brought Israel victory andContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

Joshua FEBRUARY 15 Reading 46 READYING FOR CONQUEST Joshua 1–5“Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the Law My servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go” (Josh. 1:7). Sensing God’s presence gave Joshua and theContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

Joshua INTRODUCTION The book takes its name from Joshua, who replaced Moses as Israel’s leader. Moses had led the people of Israel out of Egypt to the border of the land God promised to give Abraham’s descendants. Joshua commanded the forces that would conquer Canaan. The Book of Joshua tells the story of that ConquestContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

January 31TURN YOUR EYES UPON JESUSWords and Music by Helen H. Lemmel, 1864–1961Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. (Hebrews 12:2)I’ve seen theContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

January 30TAKE THE NAME OF JESUS WITH YOULydia Baxter, 1809–1874And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. (Colossians 3:17)“What’s in a name?” This was the probing question asked by Romeo in Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet.Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”