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This morning we come to the end of the book of Joshua. Joshua himself is now very old—110 years of age—and he knows that his life and leadership are drawing to a close. Under his guidance, the Israelites have taken possession of most of the Promised Land. They have defeated many of the Canaanite peoples, . . . → Read More: Joshua 24 – Whom will you Serve? 
Joshua 21:43–45 stands as a powerful summary of all that has taken place throughout Israel’s journey into the Promised Land. These verses draw together the great themes of the book of Joshua and remind us, above all else, of the faithfulness of God. Broadly speaking, the book of Joshua can be divided into three sections. . . . → Read More: Joshua 21:43-45 – Believing in Our Promise-Keeping God 
Today we turn to Joshua 20 and the passage concerning the cities of refuge. At first glance it can feel distant—an ancient legal provision that seems far removed from Christian life in 2026. Yet the theme woven through this passage is both timeless and deeply relevant: the mercy of God expressed within His justice. Many . . . → Read More: Joshua 20 – Finding Mercy Within the Justice of God 
We are living in days where we need to be constantly on our guard against scammers trying to steal our identity, our personal details and our money. They seem so genuine on the phone or on emails or social media. They use company logos on emails to make you think they are from the reported . . . → Read More: Joshua 9 v 1 to 27 – Our Failures, God’s Successes 
It’s often helpful to begin with some background so we can better understand the passage before us. We live today—thankfully—in a largely peaceful time, but the biblical period we are looking at was very different. In those days, conflict was frequent, and enemies were often dealt with violently. This can make parts of the Old . . . → Read More: Joshua 8 v 30 to 35 – God’s way is the only way 
Everything that has taken place so far in the book of Joshua has been leading to this moment—the Israelites’ first and most dramatic battle in the Promised Land. After crossing the Jordan River, they stand before Jericho, the first obstacle between them and the land long promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. As we reflect . . . → Read More: Joshua 6:1-20 – The Fall of Jericho through Obedient Faith 
In 1866, a man named Thomas Obadiah Chisholm was born. He did not come from wealth, nor did he belong to a prominent or influential family. His early life was marked by simplicity and hardship rather than privilege. Yet at the age of twenty‑seven, something profound happened: he committed his life to the Lord. Nine . . . → Read More: Joshua 4 – Remembering What God Has Done to Bring You This Far 
Faith and belief are complicated, aren’t they? People will put their trust in all sorts of things. Some even claim the moon landings were fake or that the Sandy Hook school shooting never happened. Conspiracy theorists like radio host Alex Jones built huge audiences on such ideas, though he is now bankrupt and banned from . . . → Read More: Joshua 3 – Crossing Over into the Promised Land 
Gaining Confidence in the Mission of God In chapter one God has made a promise to Joshua that he will be successful wherever he sets foot in. Joshua 1 v 3 to 4: I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses. Your territory will extend from the desert to . . . → Read More: Joshua 2 – Gaining Confidence in the Mission of God 
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9b As you journey through the next twelve months, let this verse be your motto. . . . → Read More: Our Theme for 2026 |
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