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Insights on Joshua 15:1-Judges 3:27

·      Scripture is set in history.  These are real stories, real people, and real places.  It is not a fairy tale. (Joshua 15)
·      If your daughter is beautiful, men will go to war for her. (Joshua 15)
·      When God blesses, there is plenty for everybody. (Joshua 16)
·      Conquering is the easy part.  The real work is building the community. (Joshua 18)
·      Build systems of grace.  Freely give others a second chance. (Joshua 20)
·      The Lord keeps his promises.  He is faithful. (Joshua 21)
·      “Love the Lord you God, walk in obedience to him, keep his commands, hold fast to him, serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.” (Joshua 22)
·      Do not expect the worst of others.  Listen first. Be slow to anger, slow to react.  (Joshua 22)
·      If we obey Him, the Lord will fight for us. (Joshua 23)
·      God is the hero. (Joshua 23)
·      Do not turn away from Him. (Joshua 23)
·      Remember the story of what God has done for you.  Tell it to you children. (Joshua 24)
·      What are your foreign gods?  Throw them away. (Joshua 24)
·      Joshua did well.  What a great leader. (Joshua 24)
·      The Lord will not break his promises.  We are the variable not him. (Judges 2)
·      Pass on what you know to the next generation.  These transitions are critical. (Judges 2)
·      The faithfulness of one person can cover the sin of many. (Judges 2)
·      Conflict will make you stronger if you trust God. (Judges 3)