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Weekly Guide：2024-2025 Week 20
May 19, 2024
Week 20 Day 1: Battle in South ⇧ ⇩
Question
What was effect of the victories in Jericho and Ai had with the people in the south?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Joshua and the leaders of Israelites did not consult with the Lord and was deceived by the Gibeonites (Hivites, see 9:7, 11:19) to make peace treaty with them in violation of God’s command (Deu. 7:2).
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The five kings of the Amorites joined forces to attack Gibeon but was defeated by Joshua and his army. Israelites conquered the southern cities.
Meditation: My Story
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Walking with God - The Gibeonites deceived the Israelites and made peace treaty with them because Joshua did not consult with God. Satan tries to deceive us, too. So, we must always ask God to know His will. Do I have anything I need to ask God today so that I don’t get deceived by Satan?
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Integrity - Joshua made the Gibeonites to live among the Israelites after being deceived by them. We too must learn to deal with our mistakes, not overlook them nor overcome by them. Let me examine myself humbly for what I have done wrong and ask God to remind myself of my weaknesses.
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 20 Day 2: Battle in North ⇧ ⇩
Question
How did the Israelites conquer the cities in the north?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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After defeating the kings in the south, the Israelites turned to north and conquered the northern kings.
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Chapter 12 summarizes the kings defeated by Joshua: two kings to the east of Jordan River and thirty-one kings to the west of Jordan River.
Meditation: My Story
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Integrity - Forty years ago Israelites feared the Anakites. Forty years later, Joshua and the Israelites relied on God to defeat these giants. Are there giants in my life that seem insurmountable? How may I lean on the Lord to defeat them?
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Fidelity - We see God throughout the Book of Joshua. Likewise, today, God is battling in our stead. He can win and has won. Am I keeping a tight grip of the struggles in my job and services as my own or letting God to take control?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 20 Day 3: East of Jordan ⇧ ⇩
Question
How God had Joshua divide the lands to the tribes of Israel?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Chapters 13 to 21 document how the land of Canaan was divided among the Israelites. The realization of God’s promises to Abraham and his descendants.
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God had Joshua divide the lands that are yet to be conquered (eventually conquered by David, 2 Samuel 5, 8).
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The lands to the east of Jordan River were divided up to the Reubenites, the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh, according to Moses’ command.
Meditation: My Story
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Identity - The Reubenites, the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh stayed in the east of the Jordan River, did not go into the promised land. Do I label myself a Christian but fall for the worldly desires and temptations instead of the land God had promised me? Pray and ask God for mercy and help.
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Fidelity - Some of the lands God had Joshua distribute to the Israelites were yet to be conquered. From God’s point of view, His promises will be accomplished. Yet, we often don’t follow through with His commands because of our weaknesses. God does not tolerate our compromises. God never changes. He knows our needs and stands ready to help us. In the journey of my missional life, what help do I need from God today? Pray and ask God to lead me.
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 20 Day 4: Tribe of Judah ⇧ ⇩
Question
Which tribe was the first to receive land?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
- Caleb and the tribe of Judah were the first to receive inheritance indicating the significance of the tribe.
Meditation: My Story
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Identity - The tribe of Judah was the first to receive the inheritance some hundred years after God promised Abraham and Jacob. Being children of God, we have the inheritance of grace in Jesus Christ. Pray for myself and fellow Christians to give thanks to the Lord for the spiritual home and the identity of being Children of God.
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Fidelity - Caleb co-worked with Joshua for forty years. At age eighty-five, he asked Joshua to give him the hill country occupied by Anakites in their fortified cities because he had faith that God will help him drive out the Anakites. Do I often lax in my services and lust in self-indulgence because I feel I have done enough? Do I serve according to my ability or God’s promise?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 20 Day 5: Tribes of Joseph ⇧ ⇩
Question
What tribes were the next to receive land?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
- The two tribes of Joseph’s descend were next to receive their allotments: Ephraim and half tribe of Manasseh.
Meditation: My Story
- Identity - Ephraim was mentioned first in getting their inheritance even though Manasseh was Joseph’s firstborn, because Jacob had put Ephraim ahead of Manasseh (Gen. 48:20). God elected us, the weak, and made us strong. How do I identify myself in Christ Jesus?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 20 Day 6: The Other Tribes ⇧ ⇮
Question
How was the inheritance divided up for the rest of the tribes?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
- The inheritance was divided up in different way than the tribes of Judah and Joseph.
- The Tribe of Benjamin was first to receive their inheritance which included the yet to be conquered Jerusalem. Then the remaining tribes.
- The last was allotted to Joshua. The narrative on dividing the inheritance of land started and ended with the two Israelites of previous generation: Caleb and Joshua.
Meditation: My Story
- Community - As the leader of Israel, Joshua waited till the last to receive his inheritance. What can I learn from Joshua’s humbleness to put the benefits of others first?