I. Jacob's blessing of Judah speaks of Christ. II. Christ is Shiloh. III. Shiloh means rest. IV. Shiloh means Peace. V. Shiloh means Sent. VI. Shiloh means Son. Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of God sent to redeem bringing rest and peace to weary sinful man!

I. chapter 15 - The boundaries of Judah were familiar territory to Jewish Ancestry, and their inheritance provided a powerful stimulus to strengthening their faith. II. Chapter 16 - The boundaries of Joseph West of the Jordan (Manasseh, and Ephraim) failure to obey God on one compromise brought a lifetime of grief into their lived. III. Chapter 17 - complaints about their lot, excuses for their complaints, Joshua tells them to go and finish the undone work and they'll have more than enough.

In the second half of Galatians 5 we find the contrast between works v fruit, and flesh v Spirit. We are to live and walk in the Spirit, and display Christlike character.

I. You'll find Jesus where mercy is needed. II. The illustration of man's religion. III. Don't go halfway for Jesus IV. Jesus is the only way to get your deepest need met.

In 2 Kings 4 - we find a woman stricken by tragedy whose mishap came with a message, and a purpose in it.

Paul charges Christians to stand in the liberty and freedom of Christ. The law profits nothing, and keeping any portion of it for justification yokes us to the whole thing. The law is fulfilled by loving our neighbor.

I. The marvelous works of Christ (His teachings, works, power, and miracles) II. A testimony brings others to Jesus. III. The fields are ready for harvest. IV. The pattern of faith displayed (believe in the work done for others, believe He can do a work, believe in His Word when it's spoken)

I. Chapter 12 - The boundaries of Israel according to the Bible are not the same as their boundaries according to the Word. II. Chapter 13 - when spiritual leadership ages there's still much work to do, III. Chapter 14 - Caleb wholly followed the Lord and received his final victory the same way he received his first "through faith" and the strength of God.

In these verses we find the contrast between law and grace, and the introduction of the war between flesh and spirit.

I. Jesus avoided division; II. Jesus turned from a Jewish region to a Gentile one with the Gospel; III. Jesus came to the well (a divine appointment) IV. The pattern of the Gospel confirmed; and, V. Fugitive soul is converted.