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Judges 13 God answers a barren woman

The ways of God are often mistaken, but here we find God responding to a barren woman as only God can do. Why did God choose to allow her to birth and carry this rebellious child is answered in this c...

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Judges 4 Are you a “sissy?” 

Just as God raised up Joshua and other male leaders to guide the nation of Israel, He has raised up women to fulfill His plans. Today in our reading we come across Deborah who sat under a tree to offe...

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Joshua 17 God loves His girls! 

When Joseph was in Egypt he was a slave for many a year. However, after being released and becoming Prime minister, Pharaoh gave him Askenah as wife to whom were born two sons: Ephraim and Manasseh. J...

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Joshua 14 Caleb is blessed

Way back in the history of the Israelites we recall the time when he and Joshua spied out the land and brought a favorable report, unlike the other spies. God promised Caleb that he would be given a b...

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Numbers 11-13 Complaining Israelites

As we read these chapters, one characteristic is note: the Israelites were a complaining people. No matter what God provided, the Israelites found fault. They have short memories and if truth be known...

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Deuteronomy 34 Moses’ death and burial

It has been some years since my father died and the memories of that day are in the past and are hardly remembered. He lived, he died and was buried in the land of the north. There was little mourning...

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Deuteronomy 29 Secrets & Revelation

There are many lessons to glean from this marvelous book of the Law but one stands out above all and one I have chosen many a year ago while studying. How often have you heard “if only God would revea...

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Deuteronomy 26 Blessings and Curses

For centuries the Jewish nation has endured many a curse. Why? It is because they have become stubborn and hard hearted. They read the book of the Law but do not choose to honor it and obey it. Today...

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Deuteronomy 20 Conscientious Objectors

War is a terrible event but it has been that way since the Garden. Men lead into battle and many do not return home. Moses gave men several opportunities to not go and they are listed here. A new hous...

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Deuteronomy 19 Innocence Test

Here in America we have the same principle that God gave the Israelites. A man/woman is considered innocent until proof of his guilt is established. No matter what social scale they live in, what citi...

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