by Bill Roushey | Apr 23, 2020 | Bible Study, Devotional, Joshua, Life's Struggles, Uncategorized
In biblical times, the Israelites were instructed by God to set up cities of refuge for a specific purpose. They offered protection to anyone who accidentally committed a crime, which normally carried the sentence of death. Intentionally committed crimes were...
by Bill Roushey | Jan 30, 2020 | Bible Study, Joshua, Uncategorized
Joshua chapters 16-19 go into great detail of how the tribes of Israel received their inheritance beginning with Caleb (from the tribe of Judah) and ending with Joshua (from the tribe of Ephraim). Lots were cast before God’s presence in the tabernacle in Shiloh...
by Bill Roushey | Nov 1, 2019 | Devotional, Joshua, Uncategorized
Joshua chapters 13-15 begin an account detailing of how the land of Canaan was to be divided among the 13 tribes of Israel (Joseph received a double portion). Each of his two sons Ephraim and Manasseh are counted as a tribe. Though this material may seem dull to the...
by Bill Roushey | Sep 21, 2019 | Bible Study, Joshua, Life's Struggles, Uncategorized
As we walk through the book of Joshua, Chapter 11 validates God’s decision to appoint Joshua to be the leader of the people of Israel and secure the Promised Land. After Israelite victories over the Canaanite factions in central and southern Canaan, war again...
by Bill Roushey | Jul 27, 2019 | Bible Study, Joshua, Uncategorized
By now the Israelites have demonstrated a pattern of military success. Jericho and Ai were conquered. They entered into a treaty with five Gibeonite cities. Why was the Canaanite king Adoni Zadek so upset with the Gibeonite treaty (v2)? The security of his city was...
by Bill Roushey | Jun 30, 2019 | Bible Study, Joshua, Uncategorized
Chapter nine of Joshua features the people of Gibeon. The Israelites have miraculously crossed the Jordan River on dry land and defeated Jericho and Ai. Word of the mighty works of God (v9) spread to the surrounding Canaanite towns. A call went out for the...