“Will not the Judge of all the earth do right?” — Genesis 18:25 (NIV) Daniel sat in the marketplace, tears running down his face. An old prophet named Samuel sat beside him. “Young man, what troubles you?” Samuel asked gently. “I don’t understand God anymore!” Daniel cried. “Everyone says God is loving. But I also hear […]
“The sin of the Amorites has not yet reached its full measure.” — Genesis 15:16 (NIV) Young Miriam sat with her grandfather Abraham under the stars. She had just heard something that scared her. “Grandpa,” she whispered, “I heard some older kids talking about the people who live in Canaan. They said those people do very […]
“He turned the sea into dry land; they went through the river on foot. There we will rejoice in Him.” — Psalm 66:6 Many years after Joshua died, a young shepherd boy named David sat by a stream, thinking about all the amazing stories his grandfather had told him. “Grandpa,” David had asked one day, “why […]
“So that all the peoples of the earth may know that the hand of the LORD is mighty, that you may fear the LORD your God forever.” — Joshua 4:24 Twenty years had passed since the Jordan River crossing. Joshua, now an old man, sat by the stone memorial with his grandson Benjamin. “Grandpa Joshua,” Benjamin […]
“These stones are to be a memorial to the people of Israel forever.” — Joshua 4:7 As soon as all the Israelites finished crossing the dry riverbed, Joshua called out, “Wait! We’re not done yet!” Little David looked confused. “But Joshua, we’re all across safely. Can’t we go to our new homes now?” Joshua smiled and […]
“By this you will know that the living God is among you.” — Joshua 3:10 The morning had come. Rachel stood with thousands of other Israelites at the edge of the Jordan River, watching the water rush by like a wild animal. The river was full and dangerous from the spring rains. “How are we going […]
“Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do amazing things among you.” — Joshua 3:5 For the first time in the book of Joshua, the people saw it – the golden ark of the covenant being carried by the priests. Samuel, a young boy, had heard stories about this special golden box, but he had never […]
“Now therefore, you are cursed, and none of you shall be freed from being slaves—woodcutters and water carriers for the house of my God.” — Joshua 9:23 (NKJV) Joshua stood before the Gibeonites, feeling angry and confused. They had lied to him, tricked him into making a peace treaty, and now he was stuck with […]
“Then the men of Israel took some of their provisions; but they did not ask counsel of the LORD.” — Joshua 9:14 (NKJV) Joshua was having a great day. The Israelites had just defeated Jericho and Ai. Everyone was excited about their victories, and Joshua felt confident as a leader. Then a group of strangers […]
“Now therefore, I beg you, swear to me by the LORD, since I have shown you kindness, that you also will show kindness to my father’s house, and give me a true token.” — Joshua 2:12 (NKJV) Rahab looked seriously at the two Israelite spies. “I helped you because I believe in your Creator. Now […]