A doubting coward is transformed into a mighty man of valor. God rarely calls the equipped, he prefers to equip the called because it serves to show his power and his glory to his servants and to a watching world.

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In today's text, we see the first 3 (or 4) judges including a humorous story about a very fat king, a southpaw warrior, a fierce man with an ox goad, and a fierce woman with a tent peg. 

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As we begin the book of Judges, we see the failure of the Israelites to fully remove the Canaanites. They compromise, then forget about God altogether. This begins a cycle of ever more pitiful judges who fail to fully bring the people of Israel into peace and obedience. 

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Today we end the book of Joshua and see a near civil war averted through calm diplomacy and faithful worship. Joshua renews the covenant with the people and we look forward to the New Covenant that is not like the old covenant made with their fathers. 

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God fulfills his promises to the tribes to give them the land, to drive their enemies out, and to secure their borders. But Simeon and Levi are reminded of the curse of Jacob. 

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The Gezerites, the Canaanites, and the Jebusites continue to plague the Israelites for generations because they don't get rid of them. Instead, they treat them like their pets and think that they have them under control. You do not have your sin under control. It is a tiger that will bite your face off if it gets the opportunity. Don't give it that opportunity, put it to death. 

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We begin the division of the land after the kings are defeated, and Caleb claims what God had promised him for his wholehearted devotion to God. This shows us the difference between relying on God's providence and trusting and claiming his promises in Jesus. 

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The Gibeonites sneak into the community and Joshua takes the land and brings an end to war. What place does violence have in the Old Testament? Is God a monster for calling for the annihilation of these tribes?

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A Circumcision party, The First Passover, the Commander of the Lord's Army, all before Jericho's walls come tumbling down while a greedy man tried to steal from God. Don't stop fighting sin and don't stop making sure that you are taking each step in faith. 

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Moses is dead and Joshua has some big shoes to fill. God tries to remind the people of Moses as Joshua speaks with God, sends spies, and commands the crossing of a river. Being strong and courageous means not getting discouraged not because bad things don't happen but because when they do happen, we can trust that God will never leave us or forsake us. 

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