Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight. Proverbs 12:22. From Shechem the Israelites returned to their encampment at Gilgal. Here they were soon after visited by a strange deputation, who desired to
Too Late!
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. Proverbs 28:13. Achan acknowledged his guilt, but when it was too late for the confession to benefit himself. He had seen the armies
No Hiding from God
Neither will I be with you any more, except ye destroy the accursed from among you. Joshua 7:12. The sin of one man caused Israel to be beaten before the enemy. Something more than prayer was required. They were to
One Man’s Sin
Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have. Hebrews 13:5, R.S.V. Achan had fostered covetousness and deception in his heart, until his perceptions of sin had become blunted, and he fell an easy
Only God Could Do It
All the people shall shout with a great shout; and the wall of the city shall fall down flat. Joshua 6:5. At the taking of Jericho the mighty General of armies planned the battle in such simplicity that no human
The Invisible Ally
I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. Joshua 1:5. Study carefully the experiences of Israel in their travels to Canaan…. We need to keep the heart and mind in training, by refreshing the memory
The Only Way to Win
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein; for then thou shalt make thy way