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Be Strong and Courageous June 12, 2011 Lesson: Joshua 1:7–16 Key Verse: Joshua 1:7 aaa Introduction Our Lord desires that we be strong and courageous in following Him. We are encouraged to grow strong in the Lord by remembering what…
As the Lord Commanded June 5, 2011 Lesson: Joshua 1:1–6, 11:15–23 Key Verse: Joshua 11:15 aaa Introduction The Book of Joshua is the first of the twelve historical books, following the five books of Moses. Matthew Henry introduces Joshua, reminding…
The Commanding Affection The Rule of Law: Government of Relationships (1) The Law of God is a law of love. “You shall not hate your brother in your heart, but you shall reason frankly with your neighbor, lest you incur…
Guard the Law The Rule of Law: Government of the Conscience (7) The study and keeping of God’s Law must be a high priority in our souls. “You shall therefore love the LORD your God and keep his charge, his…
Seek Justice The Rule of Law: Government of the Conscience (6) Justice is God’s Law practiced in all human relations. “Justice and only justice shall you follow, that you may live and inherit the land that the LORD your God…
Parents First The Rule of Law: Government of the Conscience (5) Honoring our parents and forebears teaches us self-control and love. “Every one of you shall revere his mother and his father, and you shall keep my Sabbaths: I am…
Conscience Training-Ground The Rule of Law: Government of the Conscience (4) The Lord’s Day should be a training-ground for the conscience. And the LORD said to Moses, “You are to speak to the people of Israel and say, ‘Above all…
Bring Holiness to Completion The Rule of Law: Government of the Mind (3) We love God and neighbor by and unto holiness. “Speak to all the congregation of the people of Israel and say to them, You shall be holy,…
Like unto the First The Rule of Law: Government of the Conscience (2) The second value is like unto the first. “You shall not hate your brother in your heart, but you shall reason frankly with your neighbor, lest you…
Priority One The Rule of Law: Government of the Conscience (1) Here is the governing value of the soul. “And now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God require of you but to fear the LORD your God, to…