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Israel does evil, and serves Midian for seven years. The angel of the Lord appears to Gideon, and tells him he will deliver the Israelites from the Midianites. Gideon is initially suspicious, because he is from Manasseh, the least of the tribes. As a sign, fire shoots from a rock and cosumes Gideon’s offering of meat and bread. Gideon builds an altar at the place, Ophrah. Gideon destroys an altar of Baal-Berith at night, and replaces it with an altar to God. Gideon is found out, but his father says that Baal-Berith himself should plead against him if he is offended. Gideon thus acquires the name Jerubbaal, meaning ‘Let Baal plead’. Gideon gathers an army. Gideon seeks signs – he puts a fleece on the floor, and asks for there to be dew only on the fleece, but not on the ground. This is done. Then Gideon asks for the ground to be bedewed, and the fleece dry. This is done also.

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Gideon gathers Israelite men to fight. God is anxious lest victory is ascribed to the Israelites’ might, rather than to Him. All those who are afraid are commanded to go home – this reduces the number to 10,000 from 32,000. The number is further reduced to 300 by a test by a river – all those who drink by lapping like a dog, or on their knees, are dismissed. Gideon spies on the Midian camp with his servant Purah. Gideon hears a man relating a dream of a loasf of barley bread striking his tent and causing it to fall. The dream is interpreted as meaning that the Midianites will be given up to Gideon. Gideon divides the company into three groups – upon his signal, the company are to blow their trumpets and shout, ‘The sword of the Lord and of Gideon!’ When this is done, the Midianites in a panic kill each other. Two Midianite kings are killed

 

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Judah is chosen to go up against the Canaanites after the death of Joshua. With his brother Simeon, he defeats 10,000 men at Bezek. They cut off the big toes and thumbs of the kings of Bezek, who had had seventy kings with no thumbs or big toes eating scraps under his table. The king of Bezek dies in Jerusalem, which the Israelites take. South Canaan (Hebron and Debir) is conquered. Othniel is rewarded for taking Kirjath Sepher by marrying the Caleb’s daughter, Achsah. Caleb also receives Hebron. The Canaanites in the lowlands could not be expelled, however, because they had iron chariots. Ephraim and Manasseh take Bethel, sparing a man who shows them the entrance to the city. The Canaanites who cannot be cannot utterly destroyed are put under tribute.

2

The angel of the Lord reprimands the Israelites at Bochim for making covenants with the Canaanites. Israel repent and offer sacrifices at Bochim. After Joshua dies aged 110 and is buried in the mountains of Ephraim, a new generation arises who do not know the Lord. The Israelites forsake God and follow other gods. As a result, they are defeated in battle by plunderers. A pattern emerges of sin and bondage, deliverance by a Judge, blessing, followed by the death of the Judge, and then further sin and bondage.

3

The Philistines, all the Canaanites, the Sidonians, and the Hivites are left in the promised land to punish Israel for its disobedience and intermarrying. Israel falls into the servitude of the king of Mesopotamia for eight years. When Israel cries out to the Lord, He raises up Othniel to deliver Israel. Othniel does so, and dies. Israel is disobedient once more, and so is made to serve Eglon king of Moab. Ehud daringly assassinates the obese Eglon, stabbing him in his belly when 

 

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Joshua finishes his mission with the Children of Israel and dies. The Children of Israel fought for their promise and now they're resting

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Reuben, Gad and half Manasseh return to the east side of Jordan with Joshua’s blessing. The tribes build a great altar by the Jordon. Anxiety is expressed that the altar is pagan, and accusations are made by Phinehas the high priest, but the tribes reply that the altar allows them to worship God despite their separation from the rest of Israel. The rest of Israel is satisfied.

23

Israel rests for a long time. Joshua becomes old, and speaks to the leaders of Israel about following God and the loss of land that will follow from disobedience and intermarriage with the indigenous peoples.

24

Joshua gathers all tribes at Shechem. The story of the journey from Egypt to the promised land is given (with the giving of the law at Sinai omitted – see von Rad). The consequences of disobedience are again emphasised, but Israel is insistent that it will obey God. The covenant is renewed, and its words commemorated on stone. Joshua and Eleazar die. Joseph’s bones are buried at Shechem.

17

Ephraim’s and Manasseh’s territory defined and expanded. They complain there is not enough land for them, so Joshua tells them to take the some mountain territory which had not been completely conquered. The daughters of Zelophehad (who had no male heirs) are given land. Israel forces some Canaanites to work rather than drive them from the land.

18

Israel assembles at Shiloh and sets up the tabernacle. Seven tribes have no inheritance, so the remaining land is divided by lot. Benjamin’s land is defined.

19

Simeon, Zebulun, Issachar, Asher, Naphtali and Dan are allocated land. Dan’s territory expands after conquering Leshem. Joshua himself is given an inheritance – Timnath Serah in the mountains of Ephraim, where he builds a city. The land division is complete.

20

Kadesh, Shechem, Kirjatharba, Bezer, Ramoth and Golan are appointed as cities of refuge for manslayers who accidentally kill people.

21

Levites given 48 cities and their common lands from other tribes as inheritance. God give Israel all the things He promised; no enemies stand before Israel.

12

List of kingdoms which Israel defeated: first, many on east side of Jordan River (starting with lands of Sihon and Og), then 31 kings on the west side in the promised land.

13

Joshua is old, but God tells him there is much land that remains to be conquered. The land will divided by lot among the tribes. The eastern territories for Reuben, Gad and half of Manasseh are defined. Levi inherits no land, for the Lord is their inheritance.

14

Land of Canaan distributed to tribes of Israel. Caleb and the children of Judah request and receive from Joshua the mountain of Hebron – the mountain he passed over to spy on Canaan in Numbers 13.

15

Land allocation of tribe of Judah is defined. The Jebusites remain in Jerusalem, however. Caleb gives his daughter to Othniel. Caleb gives extra land to his daughter.

About Carolyn:

It seems that no matter where I preach in the Bible, I end up with only one message, the declaration of the Glory of God:   Feast of Tabernacles, The Holy of Holies, the Mountain of the Last Days,The Overcomer, The Sons of God, The Kingdom of God,  The Joseph Company, The Bride of Christ, The 144,000, The Remnant, Those who pass under the Rod, The Branch of the Lord, Those who follow the Lamb wherever He goes, Mt. Zion, New Jerusalem, etc. etc.  All of this plus more tell only one story, "GLORY GLORY GLORY.

We are an apostolic ministry as well as prophetic.  Our desire is to reveal Jesus Christ in the fulness of  the Majesty of His Great power and Glory

Ephesians 4:13

"Until we all come in the unity of the faith, of the knowledge of the son of GOD, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of CHRIST."

Carolyn Sissom, Pastor.

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Jericho shut up in defence. Lord tells Joshua that the army shall march silently round the walls for six days, led by seven priests carrying the ark and blowing trumpets; on the seventh day, the seven priests shall blow seven trumpets, and everyone will shout, and the walls will fall. The plan effected, and Jericho is utterly destroyed – only Rahab is spared. Gold and silver is taken, but nothing else. Joshua curses the man who would re-fortify Jericho.

7

Against the Lord’s orders, Achan takes some accursed things (which should have been utterly destroyed). Joshua sends spies up to Ai. They advise that two or three thousand alone can take it. In fact, Ai defeats the Israelites, and their courage fails. The Lord reveals the defeat is because someone has taken accursed things. The accursed things must be destroyed, and the guilty burnt to death. Achan confesses – he took a beautiful Babylonian garment, a wedge of gold, and some silver. Achan and his children are stoned and burnt. The Lord turns from the fierceness of his anger.

8

God commands Joshua to take city of Ai. Joshua leads Israel to capture, ambush and conquer Ai; 30,000 lead the ambush, destroying Ai by fire when its warriors are busy pursuing the Israelite army as they make an apparent retreat. The king of Ai is hanged on a tree until evening. Joshua builds an altar on Mount Ebal. Blessings are read from Mount Gerizim, and curses from Mount Ebal.

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Kings west of Jordan join together to fight Israel. Gibeonites dress shabbily with torn wineskins and mouldy provisions, as if they have come a long way, and seek a covenant with Joshua. Joshua does so, without seeking the counsel of the Lord. When the deception is uncovered, they are compelled to let the Gibeonites live,

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Joshua is taking the Children of Israel into the Promise Land. Moses just died and Joshua has the mantle.

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God tells Joshua to cross the Jordan. Command to be of courage, and immerse himself in the law. Joshua reminds the eastern tribes of their military obligations. They pledge him their allegiance.

2

Joshua sends two spies to Jericho. They go to the house of a harlot called Rahab. The king of Jericho gets wind of this, but Rahab says the men have left – in actual fact, they were hiding in the flax on her roof. Rahab tells the spies what fear there is of the Israelites, and begs that she and her family may be saved on account of the favour she has performed. The spies assure her she will be. Rahab (who lives on the walls) lets the spies down and tells them to hide in the mountains for three days. The spies tell her to hang a scarlet chord to her window and keep her family within – this will keep them safe. The spies are not answerable for anybody’s safety if they leave her house. The spies return to Joshua.

3

The people instructed to follow the ark at a distance. The ark leads the way. God tells Joshua that when the feet of the Levites carrying the ark step into the waters of Jordan, its flow will be stopped. It is indeed the case – all Israel cross over as the priests stood firm.

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On the orders of God, Joshua commands one man from each tribe to take a stone from where the priests stood, and take it with him to his lodging. Joshua then erects twelve stones himself in the middle of the Jordan, where the priests stood. 40,000 prepared for war cross over to the plains of Jericho; when the priests step out of the river, the flow of water resumes. Joshua sets up the twelves stones at Gilgal, east of Jericho, as a memorial.

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Scepter of the King Conference was held on July 20-22, 2018, at Eastgate Ministries Church - held at Willow Fork Country Club

About Pastor Carolyn:

Pastor Carolyn Sissom is the head pastor of Eastgate Ministries based right outside of Houston Texas in Katy! She brings in mighty prophetic people to impart into that state! Now…she is blessing the whole world by allowing us to hear those sermons!

Speakers at Conference:

Roger Teale

Marvin Barham

Pat Lee

Wilbert & Dr. Gloria Scott

Darrell Johnson

Stay tuned and be blessed!

About Pastor Carolyn Sissom:

 

In 1990, the call came to start a church.  We officially incorporated.  In retrospect, I now know that we were chosen to be a part of the ushering in of the Third Day Glory Church.  At the time, I was preaching by vision and Spirit of Revelation.  As in every move of God, we came under heavy persecutions.  However, the Lord was more than faithful.  He raised up dear Pastors, Prophets and Ministries to stand with us.  Those great warriors continue to be a part of the Eldership of this ministry.

We had incredible visitations and mighty outpourings of the Glory of God in our meetings.  Hindsight now reveals that without the persecution, we would never have dug in.  Also, we had to be tested by persecution in order to overcome and be proven to produce fruit 30-60-100 fold.

 

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Scepter of the King Conference was held on July 20-22, 2018, at Eastgate Ministries Church - held at Willow Fork Country Club

About Pastor Carolyn:

Pastor Carolyn Sissom is the head pastor of Eastgate Ministries based right outside of Houston Texas in Katy! She brings in mighty prophetic people to impart into that state! Now…she is blessing the whole world by allowing us to hear those sermons!

Speakers at Conference:

Roger Teale

Marvin Barham

Pat Lee

Wilbert & Dr. Gloria Scott

Darrell Johnson

Stay tuned and be blessed!

About Pastor Carolyn Sissom:

 

In 1990, the call came to start a church.  We officially incorporated.  In retrospect, I now know that we were chosen to be a part of the ushering in of the Third Day Glory Church.  At the time, I was preaching by vision and Spirit of Revelation.  As in every move of God, we came under heavy persecutions.  However, the Lord was more than faithful.  He raised up dear Pastors, Prophets and Ministries to stand with us.  Those great warriors continue to be a part of the Eldership of this ministry.

We had incredible visitations and mighty outpourings of the Glory of God in our meetings.  Hindsight now reveals that without the persecution, we would never have dug in.  Also, we had to be tested by persecution in order to overcome and be proven to produce fruit 30-60-100 fold.

 

Learn more at http://watbradio.com/power-hour/