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DEBORAHJudges 4–5 “So may all your enemies perish, O LORD! But may they who love You be like the sun when it rises in its strength” (Jdg. 5:31). Women were not generally leaders in patriarchal Israel. But her sex did not disqualify Deborah, whose spiritual gifts were acknowledged by God’s people. OverviewDeborah, the prophetess—leader ofContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

Judges INTRODUCTIONThe Book of Judges spans the period between the death of Joshua, about 1375 B.C., to the crowning of Israel’s first king, Saul, around 1040 B.C. The book traces the deterioration of Israel’s faith and fortunes. It explains why the people of God failed to experience His blessing.Judges takes its name from the charismaticContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

COMMITMENTJoshua 22–24 “As for me and my household, we will serve the LORD” (Josh. 24:15). The first half of the Book of Joshua revealed what it took to conquer the land of Canaan. These chapters tell us what it will take to hold the Promised Land. Definition of Key TermsServe. Joshua frequently called on IsraelContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

ALLOTMENT OF THE LANDJoshua 13–21 “Their inheritances were assigned by lot” (Josh. 14:2). The Bible says, “So the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their forefathers” (21:43). The struggle may be long. But the fruit of victory is sweet. Definition of Key TermsAllotment. The land was distributed by casting lots.Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

TOTAL VICTORYJoshua 9–12 “So Joshua took the entire land” (Josh. 11:23). The Bible says that Joshua waged war against Canaan’s kings “for a long time” (11:18). God never said victory was easy. He only promises that victory is sure. Definition of Key TermsDestroyed. These chapters repeatedly speak of destroying completely, or totally destroying, Canaanite citiesContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”