Joshua 7 and 8 - Achan took things that belonged to God and there were enormous consequences. Is a little disobedience really that bad? Yes.

As the nation of Israel finds itself on the western side of the Jordan River, you would think it's time to move out and take the first city. You would be wrong; God does things differently.

The nation of Israel is ready to cross into the Promised Land, but first they have to cross the Jordan River. They do it by following the ark, a reminder of God's presence, and then they build a memorial to remember what God has done.

Rahab's story is a completely unnecessary and extravagant display of God's grace.