Joshua 24; Judges 1; Judges 2; Judges 3
Joshua recites how the Lord has blessed and led Israel. Joshua and all the people covenant to choose the Lord and serve him only. Joshua and Eleazar die. The bones of Joseph, taken from Egypt, are buried in Shechem. Judah, Simeon, and Joseph continue to conquer the Canaanites. Remnants of the Canaanites remain in the lands of Judah, Manasseh, Ephraim, Zebulun, Asher, Naphtali, and Dan. An angel rebukes Israel for not serving the Lord. As a pattern of future events, a new generation arises that forsakes the Lord and serves Baal and Ashtaroth. The Lord is angry with the children of Israel and ceases to preserve them. He raises up judges to guide and lead them. The Canaanites are left in the land to test Israel. The children of Israel intermarry with the Canaanites, worship false gods, and are cursed. Othniel judges the Israelites. They serve Moab and are delivered by Ehud, who slays Eglon.
Saturday, February 20, 2016
Friday, February 19, 2016
Day 50
Joshua 19; Joshua 20; Joshua 21; Joshua 22; Joshua 23
Simeon, Zebulun, Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Dan receive their inheritances by lot. Six cities of refuge are appointed for those guilty of manslaughter. The Levites receive forty-eight cities with their suburbs. The Lord fulfills all his promises and gives Israel rest. The 2½ tribes are dismissed with a blessing. They build an altar of testimony by the Jordan to show they are the Lord’s people. It is not an altar for sacrifices or burnt offerings. Joshua exhorts Israel to be courageous, keep the commandments, love the Lord, and neither marry among nor cleave unto the remnants of the Canaanites who remain in the land. When the children of Israel serve other gods, they will be cursed and dispossessed.
Simeon, Zebulun, Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Dan receive their inheritances by lot. Six cities of refuge are appointed for those guilty of manslaughter. The Levites receive forty-eight cities with their suburbs. The Lord fulfills all his promises and gives Israel rest. The 2½ tribes are dismissed with a blessing. They build an altar of testimony by the Jordan to show they are the Lord’s people. It is not an altar for sacrifices or burnt offerings. Joshua exhorts Israel to be courageous, keep the commandments, love the Lord, and neither marry among nor cleave unto the remnants of the Canaanites who remain in the land. When the children of Israel serve other gods, they will be cursed and dispossessed.
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Day 49
Joshua 14; Joshua 15; Joshua 16; Joshua 17; Joshua 18; Joshua 19
The land is divided by lot among 9½ tribes. Caleb inherits Hebron as a special reward for his faithfulness. Judah is given an inheritance in Canaan. The Jebusites dwell with Judah at Jerusalem. The children of Joseph (Ephraim and Manasseh) receive their inheritances. Some Canaanites continue to dwell among the Ephraimites. Manasseh and Ephraim both receive an additional inheritance. Ephraim is to drive out the Canaanites from the hill country. The tabernacle of the congregation is set up at Shiloh. Benjamin receives an inheritance by lot. Simeon, Zebulun, Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Dan receive their inheritances by lot.
The land is divided by lot among 9½ tribes. Caleb inherits Hebron as a special reward for his faithfulness. Judah is given an inheritance in Canaan. The Jebusites dwell with Judah at Jerusalem. The children of Joseph (Ephraim and Manasseh) receive their inheritances. Some Canaanites continue to dwell among the Ephraimites. Manasseh and Ephraim both receive an additional inheritance. Ephraim is to drive out the Canaanites from the hill country. The tabernacle of the congregation is set up at Shiloh. Benjamin receives an inheritance by lot. Simeon, Zebulun, Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Dan receive their inheritances by lot.
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Day 48
Joshua 9; Joshua 10; Joshua 11; Joshua 12; Joshua 13; Joshua 14
The Gibeonites by craft obtain a league with Israel. Joshua makes them servants to the congregation of Israel. Israel defeats the Amorites and their allies, and the Lord casts stones from heaven upon them. The sun and moon stand still. Many kings and cities are destroyed. The Lord fought for Israel. Joshua and Israel conquer the whole land, destroying many cities and nations. Two kings on the east of the Jordan and thirty-one on the west are conquered by Israel. There remain some lands yet to be possessed. Some inhabitants are not expelled. The inheritances of Reuben, Gad, and one half of Manasseh are confirmed. The land is divided by lot among 9½ tribes. Caleb inherits Hebron as a special reward for his faithfulness.
The Gibeonites by craft obtain a league with Israel. Joshua makes them servants to the congregation of Israel. Israel defeats the Amorites and their allies, and the Lord casts stones from heaven upon them. The sun and moon stand still. Many kings and cities are destroyed. The Lord fought for Israel. Joshua and Israel conquer the whole land, destroying many cities and nations. Two kings on the east of the Jordan and thirty-one on the west are conquered by Israel. There remain some lands yet to be possessed. Some inhabitants are not expelled. The inheritances of Reuben, Gad, and one half of Manasseh are confirmed. The land is divided by lot among 9½ tribes. Caleb inherits Hebron as a special reward for his faithfulness.
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Day 47
Joshua 5; Joshua 6; Joshua 7; Joshua 8; Joshua 9
The inhabitants of Canaan fear Israel. The males of Israel are circumcised. Israel keeps the Passover, eats the fruit of the land, and manna ceases. The captain of the Lord’s host appears to Joshua. Jericho is taken and destroyed. Only Rahab and her household are saved. Israel is defeated by the people of Ai. Joshua complains to the Lord. Achan and his household are destroyed because he disobeyed the Lord by taking the spoils of Jericho. Joshua uses an ambush, takes Ai, and slays its inhabitants. He builds an altar in Mount Ebal. The words of the law, both blessings and cursings, are read to the people. The Gibeonites by craft obtain a league with Israel. Joshua makes them servants to the congregation of Israel.
The inhabitants of Canaan fear Israel. The males of Israel are circumcised. Israel keeps the Passover, eats the fruit of the land, and manna ceases. The captain of the Lord’s host appears to Joshua. Jericho is taken and destroyed. Only Rahab and her household are saved. Israel is defeated by the people of Ai. Joshua complains to the Lord. Achan and his household are destroyed because he disobeyed the Lord by taking the spoils of Jericho. Joshua uses an ambush, takes Ai, and slays its inhabitants. He builds an altar in Mount Ebal. The words of the law, both blessings and cursings, are read to the people. The Gibeonites by craft obtain a league with Israel. Joshua makes them servants to the congregation of Israel.
Monday, February 15, 2016
Day 46
Deuteronomy 33; Deuteronomy 34; Joshua 1; Joshua 2; Joshua 3; Joshua 4
Moses blesses the tribes of Israel. Levi is blessed to teach the Lord’s judgments and his law. Joseph is blessed above all; he will gather Israel in the latter days. Israel will triumph. Moses sees the promised land and is taken by the Lord. Joshua leads Israel. Moses was Israel’s greatest prophet. The Lord speaks to Joshua. He is commanded to be of good courage, to meditate upon the law, and to keep the commandments. He prepares Israel to enter Canaan. Joshua sends spies to Jericho. They are received and concealed by Rahab. They promise to preserve Rahab and her household. Joshua leads Israel to the Jordan. The Lord cuts off the water of the Jordan; it stands up as a heap, and Israel passes over on dry ground. Joshua places twelve stones to commemorate the crossing of the Jordan. Joshua is magnified before the children of Israel as they cross the Jordan. After the priests bearing the ark pass over, the river returns to its course.
Moses blesses the tribes of Israel. Levi is blessed to teach the Lord’s judgments and his law. Joseph is blessed above all; he will gather Israel in the latter days. Israel will triumph. Moses sees the promised land and is taken by the Lord. Joshua leads Israel. Moses was Israel’s greatest prophet. The Lord speaks to Joshua. He is commanded to be of good courage, to meditate upon the law, and to keep the commandments. He prepares Israel to enter Canaan. Joshua sends spies to Jericho. They are received and concealed by Rahab. They promise to preserve Rahab and her household. Joshua leads Israel to the Jordan. The Lord cuts off the water of the Jordan; it stands up as a heap, and Israel passes over on dry ground. Joshua places twelve stones to commemorate the crossing of the Jordan. Joshua is magnified before the children of Israel as they cross the Jordan. After the priests bearing the ark pass over, the river returns to its course.
Sunday, February 14, 2016
Day 45
Deuteronomy 30; Deuteronomy 31; Deuteronomy 32; Deuteronomy 33
The scattered Israelites will be gathered from all nations when they remember the covenant—Moses places life or death, blessing or cursing, before the people. Moses counsels Joshua and all Israel to be strong and of good courage—The law is to be read to all Israel every seven years—The children of Israel will follow false gods and corrupt themselves. Israel will sing the song of Moses and acclaim: God speaks to heaven and earth; the children of Israel were known in the premortal life; God chose them in this life; they forgot the Rock of their salvation; he sent terror, a sword, and vengeance upon them; there is no God beside him—Moses will be gathered to his people. Moses blesses the tribes of Israel—Levi is blessed to teach the Lord’s judgments and his law—Joseph is blessed above all; he will gather Israel in the latter days—Israel will triumph.
The scattered Israelites will be gathered from all nations when they remember the covenant—Moses places life or death, blessing or cursing, before the people. Moses counsels Joshua and all Israel to be strong and of good courage—The law is to be read to all Israel every seven years—The children of Israel will follow false gods and corrupt themselves. Israel will sing the song of Moses and acclaim: God speaks to heaven and earth; the children of Israel were known in the premortal life; God chose them in this life; they forgot the Rock of their salvation; he sent terror, a sword, and vengeance upon them; there is no God beside him—Moses will be gathered to his people. Moses blesses the tribes of Israel—Levi is blessed to teach the Lord’s judgments and his law—Joseph is blessed above all; he will gather Israel in the latter days—Israel will triumph.
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