In the days after Joshua, the people vacillated between serving the Lord and rebelling. When they rebelled and sought the Lord’s help, He raised up judges, who saved them. As long as the judge lived, the people lived in peace. This week’s top ten examines the lives of ten of these judges. Scriptures referenced include Judges 2:16-19; Judges 3:31; Judges 5:7; Judges 10:1-4; and Judges 12:11-14.

We begin our study of the book of Judges with a focus on the life of Gideon, an ordinary man who was used to accomplish extraordinary feats. Scriptures referenced include Joshua 24:14-24, 31 and Judges 6 and 7.

We wrap up our week-long study of the book of Joshua by looking at the structure of the book, raising some interesting questions, examining important themes, and thinking about how to use verses from the book in prayerful meditation. Scriptures referenced include Joshua 1:11; Joshua 5:13-15; Joshua 10:13-14; 2 Samuel 1:18; Genesis 18:14; and Joshua 24:15.

What are some verses in Joshua on which we ought to meditate? Scriptures referenced include Colossians 3:16; Psalm 119:11; Psalm 119:105; Romans 2:5-6; Hebrews 9:27; James 4:4; and more than 11 different passages in Joshua. Check out our website for more.

At the end of his life, Joshua recounts the goodness and mercy of God. He shows the people the reasons why they have inherited the Promised Land and why they are enjoying peace and prosperity. He challenges them to decide whom they will serve. He has made his choice. What will their choice be? We face a similar challenge today. Scriptures referenced include Joshua 23:6; Joshua 24:14-15; Matthew 6:24; and Deuteronomy 6:7-9.

The book of Joshua spans about 25 years. It begins with bloody battles, after Israel crosses the Jordan. But then there is peace in the land and the people come to trust in the Lord. Today’s Top Ten List explores Ten Important Moments in the Book of Joshua. Scriptures referenced include Joshua 11:23; Hebrews 11:31; Joshua 3:10-13; Joshua 24:16-18, 29-30.

The wandering in the wilderness is over and the Israelites have now crossed the Jordan River into the Promised Land. We begin our study of the book of Joshua by exploring the lives of three people who are each a study in faithfulness: Joshua, his fellow spy, Caleb, and Rahab, a Canaanite woman of ill repute. Scriptures referenced include Joshua 24:15; Numbers 27:18; Hebrews 11:31; Joshua 2:11; Numbers 13:30; Joshua 14:6-15; and Joshua 1:9.

We wrap up the book of Deuteronomy by reviewing some of the important themes, takeaways, and highlights. Scriptures referenced include Deuteronomy 10:12; Deuteronomy 27:9-10; Deuteronomy 14:2; Deuteronomy 32; and Deuteronomy 34:10-12.

What are some verses in Deuteronomy on which we ought to meditate? Scriptures referenced include Colossians 3:16; Psalm 119:11; Psalm 119:105; Joshua 1:8; Psalm 1; Matthew 7:8 and more than 15 different passages in Deuteronomy. Check out our website for more.

What do the Israelites need to do to thrive in the Promised Land? What do we need to do to thrive today? It’s simple: “Trust and obey.” It's about forging a relationship (based on love and loyalty) with the Lord. Scriptures referenced include Deuteronomy 30:16; Deuteronomy 5:1-3; Deuteronomy 6:5; Deuteronomy 5:33; Deuteronomy 9:23; Deuteronomy 30:19-20; Ephesians 5:28-32; Deuteronomy 4:29; Deuteronomy 4:39; Deuteronomy 5:29; Deuteronomy 12:1-26:19; and Deuteronomy 6:24.