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VICTORY, THEN DEFEATJoshua 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 and taught a vital lesson.Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

Joshua INTRODUCTIONThe 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 Conquest andContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

CHRIST IN US2 Corinthians 12–13 “He is not weak in dealing with you, but is powerful among you. For to be sure, He was crucified in weakness, yet He lives in God’s power. Likewise, we are weak in Him, yet by God’s power we will live with Him to serve you” (2 Cor. 13:3–4). ChristContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

PAUL’S APOSTLESHIP2 Corinthians 10–11 “ ‘Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.’ For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends” (2 Cor. 10:17–18). The differences between true and false servants of God are surprising. OverviewPaul further explained his New Covenant ministry, touching onContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

NEW COVENANT GIVING2 Corinthians 8–9 “Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Cor. 9:7). God wants the giver, then the gift. OverviewPaul reminded the Corinthians of the Macedonians’ generosity (8:1–7), and urged them to give (vv. 8–13).Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”