In today's reading, the division and inheritance of the land continues, including a brief story about Caleb defeating three sons of Anak and marrying off his daughter, before the names of cities and villages for the area are listed.

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In today's reading, more kings join together to attempt to defeat the Israelites, but they are unsuccessful. Then, the defeated kings, tribes, and territories are all listed before the inheritance of the remaining portion of Israel is laid out.

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In today's reading, Joshua begins the campaign to conquer the promised land in earnest, with the clever strategy at Ai; the trickery of the Gibeonites; the victory over five kings thru the sword and miraculous events; and sacking of several smaller cities.

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In today's reading, Joshua rededicates the people to the Lord, both physically and spiritually. Then, they take Jericho, with the marching, yelling, and blowing of horns, before immediately sinning against the Lord thru Achan, who gets stoned.

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In today's reading, the Lord speaks to Joshua and commands him to take up the mantle of Moses. Joshua then leads the people into the promised land, sending spies into Jericho before the Lord parts the Jordan like the Red Sea and the people memorialize the miracle.

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In this bonus episode, Sam's reading of Deuteronomy has been compiled into a single video for your convenience.

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In today's reading, Moses teaches the people a song to memorialize their story and the law through the generations before adding a last word for each of the tribes. He then is led away by the Lord to see the promised land before his death.

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In today's reading, Moses reminds the people of their long journey and the steadfast love of the Lord. Though they will rebel and be punished, the Lord will bring them back, if they repent. Then, the Lord commissions Joshua to replace Moses.

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In today's reading, Moses commands the people to create a monument to the law after crossing the Jordan before having them verbally agree to the law. He then reiterates the blessings and curses that would come if they did or did not obey.

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In today's reading, Moses covers rules concerning communal living and purity, including which neighbors can or cannot be brought into the assembly, marriage, lending, harvesting, legal disputes, etc. He then concludes the opening of the book.

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