“We never hear of great men until the time when all other men are small,” wrote the late nineteenth century British author Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Momentous times produce leaders of renown. Joshua came on the scene when Israel desperately needed spiritual, courageous leadership. Moses, Aaron, and the rest of the old guard (except the venerable […]
Israel’s base camp, whose name means “rolling away,” was intended to be the place of the new beginning. When the Jordan River resumed its flowing, it closed Israel off from their old way of life. They were no longer labor camp slaves, for what was rolled away was “the reproach of Egypt.” They had been […]
You may well legitimately ask the question, why review a book by someone who is a strong advocate of Reformed doctrine, a disciple of John Calvin and the Puritans, and one who would see J. N. Darby and the rise of Dispensational Premillenialism as an unmitigated disaster. The reason is simple. He is a superb […]
It is not without purpose that the divinely-inspired historian places on record the bright and brave spirit of Caleb, the true Possessor, before detailing the extent and the boundaries of the inheritance of the nine and a half tribes in the land of Canaan. The soul requires fire within, strength and courage in God. From […]
Sometimes believers sing with great joy: Be not dismayed whate’er betide, God will take care of you; Beneath His wings of love abide, God will take care of you. God will take care of you, Through every day, O’er all the way; He will take care of you, God will take care of you. (Martin) […]
In recent months a friend or relative may have experienced some serious illness or injury. You may have gone through these things yourself. In these matters, we often question the role of God and His degree of involvement. Does He cause these calamities? Or merely allow them? How much power does Satan have to inflict […]
The writer of the book of Hebrews tells us that Rahab did not perish with the others in Jericho. Why was she chosen from among the many others of this ancient city to become an object of divine grace? Why is Rahab used so frequently by New Testament writers to illustrate genealogy, faith, and theology? […]
Joshua, the mighty warrior (retired), was “stricken in age,” actually around 110 years old, and knew that the time of his departure from this world was imminent. He was comfortable in the knowledge that he was soon to go “the way of all the earth” because he had had a living relationship with his God. […]
The Old Testament is God’s picture book. It teaches by type and illustration. We are told in 1 Corinthians 10:11 that “All these things happened unto them as examples and they are written for our admonition upon whom the ends of the [ages] have come.” There are a great many people who recognize the fact […]