Reading Joshua 8:1-22 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. The LORD now giving the instructions and giving the Israelites victory over Ai. This time the LORD lets them keep the plunder. Purging Achan from the people was a statement to the LORD that the people valued the LORD and His word more than any thing else, not following the example of Achan. Joshua learning to follow God’s lead and that following God’s lead requires us to obey His Word. Sometimes obeying means taking nothing for ourselves, sometimes it means receiving the blessing, the point is following in obedience. The reminder to not be afraid or discouraged after their loss to Ai.