by David Keesling | Sep 25, 2009 | Uncategorized
Joshua 18:3: “How long will you wait before you begin to take possession of the land that the LORD has given you?” (NIV). Observation: The nation had entered the Promised Land and it was time for the tribes to establish themselves in regions of their own. A few tribes...
by David Keesling | Sep 24, 2009 | Uncategorized
1 Corinthians 7:4: “The wife’s body does not belong to her alone but also to her husband. In the same way, the husband’s body does not belong to him alone but also to his wife” (NIV). Observation: Paul used a variety of metaphors to encourage us to be content in...
by David Keesling | Sep 23, 2009 | Uncategorized
Joshua 7:1 “But the Israelites acted unfaithfully in regard to the devoted things; Achan . . . took some of them. So the LORD’s anger burned against Israel” (NIV). Observation: The tragic story of Achan’s sin was set in the context of enormous victory. As Israel...
by David Keesling | Sep 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
Deuteronomy 30:4(b): “From there the LORD your God will gather you and bring you back” (NIV). Observation: God spoke in this passage of restoration. Through Moses, He predicted that Israel would stray even though they were now poised to enter Canaan, their land of...
by David Keesling | Sep 21, 2009 | Uncategorized
Galatians 6:1–2: “If someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. . . . Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ” (NIV). Observation: Paul emphasized how believers ought to relate to one...
