Our study in the book of Joshua comes to a close. Our fearless leader is going to die, and be placed in the grave. Joshua recalls the terms of the covenant and the working of the living God. How will Israel perform? Will Israel understand the terms of this covenant? Will they bind themselves to […] The post Covenant Renewal Part 2 (Joshua 24) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

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Covenant Renewal Part 2 (Joshua 24)

After Christ’s ascension there is the promise of the outpouring of the Spirit. When Luke recounts this in Luke 24 there is the promise of the Spirit that will be poured out. In Acts, Luke moves to the outpouring of the Spirit. This Spirit does not merely fall upon the apostles, but upon men from […] The post Joshua&apos;s Covenant Renewal (Joshua 23:1-16) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Joshua&apos;s Covenant Renewal (Joshua 23:1-16)

The book of Joshua is coming to a conclusion. The tension at the beginning of the book is finally coming to rest. The eastern tribes have fulfilled their mandate to help their brothers secures the land, and they are told to go home and enjoy their rest. While this resolves one tension in the book […] The post Holy War Again? (Joshua 22:1-34) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Holy War Again? (Joshua 22:1-34)

The priests approach Joshua with a request to receive their cities. Israel gives them these cities. Why is it significant that Israel gives them their cities? What could this tell us about the land of Canaan? What could this communicate regarding our land secured in Christ? What could this even anticipate about our existence as […] The post Cities of Levi (Joshua 21:1-45) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Cities of Levi (Joshua 21:1-45)

The people of Israel have received their inheritance. The land has been divided as the Lord commanded. Now, we find that Israel is to establish something else in their land: cities of refuge. These are places where the people of Israel can seek legal protection after killing someone. Has the Lord softened his justice? Are […] The post The Cities of Refuge (Joshua 20:1-9) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

The Cities of Refuge (Joshua 20:1-9)

The people of Israel receive their land, but as history unfolds they do not possess the land as Jacob declared. Does this mean that they failed? Does this mean that the Lord’s promises have fallen flat? Or is there an underlying theme of scripture that helps us understand these promises in the full proper context? […] The post The Fullness of the Land (Joshua 19; Revelation 7:1-12) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

The Fullness of the Land (Joshua 19; Revelation 7:1-12)

Moses states that the secret things belong to the Lord. The seven tribes have been rebuked by Joshua. The seven tribes have returned to receive their allotments. The first tribe to stand before Joshua is Benjamin. Is there anything significant about this tribe being between Joseph and Judah? What is the history of this child’s […] The post Benjamin&apos;s Inheritance (Joshua 18:11-28) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Benjamin&apos;s Inheritance (Joshua 18:11-28)

The first time that Israel sent scouts into the land they came back with a false report. They started a mutiny among the people of God regarding their mandate to dispossess this land. There is another mandate and command for the people to go into the land, survey the land, and to come back to […] The post Can One Success Take Away Seven Failings (Joshua 18:1-10) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Can One Success Take Away Seven Failings (Joshua 18:1-10)

The thought of having one’s name blotted out of the book of life is a terrifying thought. This means that one will not have an existence or an identity that is beyond this age. We see such a potential problem in the book of Joshua. A name will cease to exist if the family does […] The post Manasseh&apos;s Inheritance (Joshua 17:1-18) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Manasseh&apos;s Inheritance (Joshua 17:1-18)

When Rebecca hears from the Lord that she has two children in her womb the Lord states something that is interesting: the older will serve the younger. In our contemporary time this does not mean much, but in biblical times this is strange to hear. It is the oldest son who is the strongest and […] The post Ephraim&apos;s Inheritance (Joshua 16:1-10) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Ephraim&apos;s Inheritance (Joshua 16:1-10)

So, the people of Israel have entered their land. Now, the land is being distributed to the tribes of Israel as promised. However, there is one city that has not be subdued. This city is the city fo Jerusalem. This is held out as a strike against Israel. It testifies to them not having the […] The post Is Jerusalem Supposed to Be International? (Joshua 15) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Is Jerusalem Supposed to Be International? (Joshua 15)

When Jesus debuted in the temple there is no doubt that people ask who is this Jesus? It was clear in how he defended his beliefs that he was no ordinary boy nor any ordinary teacher. He was a man of a strange genealogy. Is this strangeness ever presented in Scripture prior to this? How […] The post An Unlikely Recipient (Joshua 14:1-15) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

An Unlikely Recipient (Joshua 14:1-15)

Moses has died, but yet he did great things in Canaan. How do we account for this accomplishment? Why is this called to mind? What is significant about these tribes receiving their inheritance prior to the other tribes? Why is the work of Moses called to account here after the work of Joshua? If you […] The post A Suffering Servant&apos;s Provision (Joshua 13:8-33) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

A Suffering Servant&apos;s Provision (Joshua 13:8-33)

The book of Joshua starts off at a real high point in Israel’s history. Yes, it is sad that Moses is dead, but at least there is a successor who will finish the job. However, we find that this is not the case. Joshua is old, and he has not dispossessed all the nations as […] The post Joshua, My Servant, is Old (Joshua 13:1-7) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Joshua, My Servant, is Old (Joshua 13:1-7)

The author of Hebrews states, "For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken of another day later on." The list we read in Joshua 12:7-24 is a rather large list. It seems that the whole land is secured. If Joshua secures the land then what is lacking? Or does this list […] The post Israel&apos;s Conquest under Joshua (Joshua 13:7-24) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Israel&apos;s Conquest under Joshua (Joshua 13:7-24)

So what is the significance of this turning time in covenant history? Please listen to our archived sermons on Joshua.