Renewal
Preparing for Victory
Date: December 21, 2022
Passage: Joshua 5:1–15
This chapter records four experiences which God brought to Joshua and the people. Israel was not prepared to enter battle with the Canaanites until their hearts were renewed with Him …
Restoration of The Temple Resumed
Date: September 14, 2021
Passage: Ezra 5:1–5
As this chapter opens Artaxerxes, the king who had forbidden the Jews to work on the temple, had been slain and a new king, Darius, had been on the throne for over a year. However no attempt had been made to start building again because everyone was discouraged including the lead …
Curses For Disobedience
Date: May 12, 2019
Passage: Deuteronomy 27:1–26
Moses gives instruction for a ceremony of covenant renewal that was to be followed when Israel entered the promised land. It seems that throughout Israel’s history it was necessary for God to periodically call His people to renewals of covenant commitment and obedience…