Nearer to God Daily Devotional
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Daily devotionalNovember 22 – The Gospel of the Kingdom of God
“What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin…
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Daily devotionalNovember 21 – Total love
“For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall…
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Daily devotionalNovember 20 – Justification
“Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God.” – Romans…
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Daily devotionalNovember 19 – True love
“…but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” – Romans 5:8 Scripture reading: Romans 5…
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Daily devotionalNovember 18 – Made by love
“For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person –…
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Daily devotionalNovember 17 – Spiritual glory
“Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of…
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Daily devotionalNovember 16 – A new standing
“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” – Romans 5:1 Scripture reading: Romans 5…
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Daily devotionalNovember 15 – The law of faith
“Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By a law of works? No, but by the law of…
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Daily devotionalNovember 14 – The life of faith
“…the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction:” – Romans 3:22 Scripture reading: Romans 3…
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Daily devotionalNovember 13 – But now
But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it…” – Romans…
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Daily devotionalNovember 12 – Faith alone
“For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, ‘The righteous shall live by faith.’” – Romans…
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Daily devotionalNovember 11 – The Gospel’s power
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first…
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Daily devotionalNovember 10 – The power of God
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first…
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Daily devotionalNovember 9 – A powerful word
“For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I mention you always in…
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Daily devotionalNovember 8 – The means of faith
“For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I mention you always in…
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Daily devotionalNovember 7 – A new tongue
“First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world. For God is my…
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Daily devotionalNovember 6 – A new love
“To all those in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and…
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Daily devotionalNovember 5 – A new belong
“…including you who are called to belong to Jesus Christ…” – Romans 1:6 Scripture reading: Romans 1 Great leaders, like Paul, are called, but so too…
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Daily devotionalNovember 4 – A new creation
“…through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of his name among all the nations…”…
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Daily devotionalNovember 3 – A new life
“…and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ…
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Daily devotionalNovember 2 – An Old Testament gospel
“…which He promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures…” – Romans 1:2 Scripture reading: Romans 1 Everyone has a family history. So does…
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Daily devotionalNovember 1 – Introduction to Rev. Jared Beairdis’ series on Romans 1-8
The Epistle to the Romans is a letter for the Christian mind. Luther said, “Every Christian should know it by heart.” It is a weighty…
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Daily devotionalOctober 31 – Preserving grace
But you, beloved, build yourselves up in your most holy faith; pray in the Holy Spirit; keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for…
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Daily devotionalOctober 30 – Preserving grace
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no…
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Daily devotionalOctober 29 – Unstoppable grace
“…his dominion is an everlasting dominion. . . He does according to his will among the host of heaven and among the inhabitants of the…
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Daily devotionalOctober 28 – Christ’s successful death
Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the…
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Daily devotionalOctober 27 – Chosen, not choice
…”For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for his treasured…
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Daily devotionalOctober 26 – Very, very bad
The LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only…
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Daily devotionalOctober 25 – Ascension and succession again
For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of…
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Daily devotionalOctober 24 – Ascension and succession
“Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins…
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Daily devotionalOctober 23 – Our God is a consuming fire
Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth. Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son,…
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Daily devotionalOctober 22 – Living like an atheist
The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. And those who know your name put their trust in you,…
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Daily devotionalOctober 21 – Does the Lord not see?
But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry. And he prayed to the LORD and said, “O LORD, is not this what I said…
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Daily devotionalOctober 20 – Does the Lord not see?
This is evidence of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are also…
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Daily devotionalOctober 19 – The righteous sufferer
So Jesus also suffered outside the gate in order to sanctify the people through his own blood. Therefore let us go to him outside the…
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Daily devotionalOctober 18 – From desire to death
Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts…
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Daily devotionalOctober 17 – Carrying the cross for Christ
And he said to them, “Truly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or wife or brothers or parents or…
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Daily devotionalOctober 16 – Joyfully serving Christ
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright,…
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Daily devotionalOctober 15 – The Voice of grace and judgment
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me,…
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Daily devotionalOctober 14 – Covenant prosecution
Working together with him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain. For he says, “In a favorable time…
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Daily devotionalOctober 13 – Discouraged
Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved with whom my soul is well pleased. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he…
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Daily devotionalOctober 12 – Effective prayer
…I, Daniel, perceived in the books the number of years that, according to the word of the Lord to Jeremiah the prophet, must pass before…
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Daily devotionalOctober 11 – Showers of blessing
The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed…
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Daily devotionalOctober 10 – The contest
I am the Lord; that is my name; my glory I give to no other, nor my praise to carved idols. – Isaiah 42:8 Scripture…
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Daily devotionalOctober 9 – Divided hearts
No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one…
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Daily devotionalOctober 8 – The King and his servants
But it shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among…
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Daily devotionalOctober 7 – Resurrection life
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to…
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Daily devotionalOctober 6 – Revive us again
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. – Romans 8:1 Scripture reading: 1 Kings 17:17-24 How painful! It isn’t…
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Daily devotionalOctober 5 – Marvelling at His grace
Note then the kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God’s kindness to you, provided you continue in his…
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Daily devotionalOctober 4 – Not by bread alone
And he humbled you and let you hunger and fed you with manna which you did not know, nor did your fathers know, that he…
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Daily devotionalOctober 3 – God’s gracious judgement
Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to…
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Daily devotionalOctober 2 – God’s man
Now Elijah the Tishbite, of Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the Lord, the God of Israel, lives, before whom I stand, there shall…
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Daily devotionalOctober 1 – Introduction
The word of God is living and active. It is not only something we study, it studies us. As the Bible reveals truths about itself,…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 30 – One last consideration
Happy are the people who are in such a state; Happy are the people whose God is the LORD! – Psalm 144:15 Scripture reading: Psalm…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 29 – Happy in God, because of God
Happy are the people who are in such a state; Happy are the people whose God is the LORD! – Psalm 144:15 Scripture reading: Psalm…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 28 – Walking in agreement with life and peace
That our oxen may be well-laden; That there be no breaking in or going out; That there be no outcry in our streets. – Psalm…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 27 – God creates civilization
That our oxen may be well-laden; That there be no breaking in or going out; That there be no outcry in our streets. – Psalm…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 26 – Handling the blessing
That our barns may be full, Supplying all kinds of produce; That our sheep may bring forth thousands, And ten thousands in our fields; –…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 25 – God of food and finance
That our barns may be full, Supplying all kinds of produce; That our sheep may bring forth thousands, And ten thousands in our fields; –…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 24 – Erecting trees and pillars
That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; That our daughters may be as pillars, Sculptured in palace style; – Psalm…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 23 – God’s victory in covenant
That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; That our daughters may be as pillars, Sculptured in palace style; – Psalm…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 22 – Delivered by God from the worst attacks
Rescue me and deliver me from the hand of foreigners, whose mouth speaks lying words, and whose right hand is a right hand of falsehood…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 21 – Delivered by God to the worst attacks
Rescue me and deliver me from the hand of foreigners, whose mouth speaks lying words, and whose right hand is a right hand of falsehood…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 20 – I need to be saved
The One Who gives salvation to kings, Who delivers David His servant from the deadly sword.– Psalm 144:10 Scripture reading: Psalm 144 What does it…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 19 – God saves
The One Who gives salvation to kings, Who delivers David His servant from the deadly sword.– Psalm 144:10 Scripture reading: Psalm 144 Do you struggle…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 18 – So why sing?
I will sing a new song to You, O God; On a harp of ten strings I will sing praises to You, – Psalm 144:9…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 17 – The God worthy of song
I will sing a new song to You, O God; On a harp of ten strings I will sing praises to You, – Psalm 144:9…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 16 – Living with liars
Whose mouth speaks vain words, And whose right hand is a hand of falsehood. – Psalm 144:8 Scripture reading: Psalm 144 The Lord’s Day was…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 15 – God contra mundum
Whose mouth speaks vain words, And whose right hand is a hand of falsehood. – Psalm 144:8 Scripture reading: Psalm 144 You have now read…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 14 – I can’t even lift my arm to say I need to be saved
Stretch out Your hand from above; Rescue me and deliver me out of great waters, From the hand of foreigners, – Psalm 144:7 Scripture reading:…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 13 – Divine activity
Stretch out Your hand from above; Rescue me and deliver me out of great waters, From the hand of foreigners, – Psalm 144:7 Scripture reading:…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 12 – Learning to be a child again
Flash forth lightning and scatter them; Shoot out Your arrows and destroy them. – Psalm 144:6 Scripture reading: Psalm 144 Once upon a time you…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 11 – Asking God to fight our battles
Flash forth lightning and scatter them; Shoot out Your arrows and destroy them. – Psalm 144:6 Scripture reading: Psalm 144 Things are serious now. The…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 10 – Will we be consumed?
Bow down Your heavens, O LORD, and come down; Touch the mountains, and they shall smoke. – Psalm 144:5 Scripture reading: Psalm 144 This verse…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 9 – The blaze of His glory
Bow down Your heavens, O LORD, and come down; Touch the mountains, and they shall smoke. – Psalm 144:5 Scripture reading: Psalm 144 I believe…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 8 – Day of rest for those passing on
Man is like a breath; His days are like a passing shadow. – Psalm 144:4 Scripture reading: Psalm 144 “The Sabbath was made for man…”…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 7 – God is not like us
Man is like a breath; His days are like a passing shadow. – Psalm 144:4 Scripture reading: Psalm 144 Well, it is good that God…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 6 – Putting ourselves in place
LORD, what is man, that You take knowledge of him? Or the son of man that You are mindful of him? – Psalm 144:3 Scripture…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 5 – The condescending mercy of God
LORD, what is man, that You take knowledge of him? Or the son of man that You are mindful of him? – Psalm 144:3 Scripture…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 4 – Taking possession of what God gives
My lovingkindness and my fortress, My high tower and my deliverer, My shield and the One in whom I take refuge, Who subdues my people…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 3 – My powerful fortress of safety
My lovingkindness and my fortress, My high tower and my deliverer, My shield and the One in whom I take refuge, Who subdues my people…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 2 – My hands?
Blessed be the LORD my Rock, Who trains my hands for war, And my fingers for battle – Psalm 144:1 Scripture reading: Psalm 144 Sometimes…
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Daily devotionalSeptember 1 – Introduction to Psalm 144
Repetition. If you have lived for a few years, you have already learned the value of repetition. God has placed repetition into the Bible as…
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Daily devotionalAugust 31 – Choose you this day
“Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve…. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” – Joshua 24:15 Scripture…
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Daily devotionalAugust 30 – A witness between you and us
“Let us now prepare to build ourselves an altar, not for burnt offerings nor for sacrifice, but that it may be a witness between you…
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Daily devotionalAugust 29 – Take careful heed
“But take careful heed to do the commandment and the law which Moses the servant of the Lord commanded you.” – Joshua 22:5 Scripture reading:…
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Daily devotionalAugust 28 – Divine faithfulness
“Not a word failed of any good thing which the LORD had spoken to the house of Israel. All came to pass.” – Joshua 21:45…
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Daily devotionalAugust 27 – divine sojourners
“So the children of Israel gave to the Levites from their inheritance, at the commandment of the LORD, these cities and their common-lands.” – Joshua…
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Daily devotionalAugust 26 – Divine justice
“The LORD also spoke to Joshua, saying, ‘Speak to the children of Israel, saying: “Appoint for yourselves cities of refuge, of which I spoke to…
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Daily devotionalAugust 25 – The deceitfulness of sin
“And it happened, when the children of Israel grew strong, that they put the Canaanites to forced labor, but did not utterly drive them out.”…
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Daily devotionalAugust 24 – Wholly following the Lord
“Nevertheless my brethren who went up with me made the heart of the people melt, but I wholly followed the LORD my God.” – Joshua…
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Daily devotionalAugust 23 – As the Lord had commanded
“As the Lord had commanded Moses, so the children of Israel did; and they divided the land.” – Joshua 14:5 Scripture reading: Joshua 14:1-5 Repetition…
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Daily devotionalAugust 22 – An ominous warning
“Nevertheless the children of Israel did not drive out the Geshurites or the Maachathites, but the Geshurites and the Maachathites dwell among the Israelites until…
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Daily devotionalAugust 21 – The divine promise
“Them I will drive out from before the children of Israel.” – Joshua 13:6 Scripture reading: Joshua 13:1-7 With Joshua 13, a very different section…
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Daily devotionalAugust 20 – He left nothing undone
“As the LORD had commanded Moses His servant, so Moses commanded Joshua, and so Joshua did. He left nothing undone of all that the LORD…
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Daily devotionalAugust 19 – The sun stood still
“The LORD heeded the voice of a man.” – Joshua 10:14 Scripture reading: Joshua 10:12-15 When they come to this passage, liberal Bible scholars focus…
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Daily devotionalAugust 18 – The battle belongs to the Lord
“And the LORD said to Joshua, ‘Do not fear them, for I have delivered them into your hand; not a man of them shall stand…
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Daily devotionalAugust 17 – The Gibeonite deception
“Then the men of Israel took some of their provisions; but they did not ask counsel of the Lord.” – Joshua 9:14 Scripture reading: Joshua…
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Daily devotionalAugust 16 – From conquest to covenant
“…and afterward [Joshua] read all the words of the law, the blessings and the cursings, according to all that is written in the Book of…
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Daily devotionalAugust 15 – The Church in the hands of an angry God
“So the LORD turned from the fierceness of His anger.” – Joshua 7:26 Scripture reading: Joshua 7 God’s wrath against sin plays the central role…