Bible Companion Series

Joshua Chapter Two, Joshua sends spies to Jericho, Rahab the prostitute hides them, faith, lying, oath, scarlet cord as a sign, people of Jericho melting in fear, Jesus Christ

Joshua Chapter One, God's commission to Joshua, boundaries of the land, God's presence and power promised, success tied to obedience to the Scriptures, instructions to military officers, prepare to possess, fulfill a promise, commitment to obey, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Introduction to the Historical Books and the book of Joshua, difficult issues

Character Study of Moses in Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy

Character Studies: Aaron and Miriam

Summary of Deuteronomy: who, to whom, what, when, where, why, and how was it written?

Deuteronomy Chapter Thirty-four, Moses views the Promised Land, Moses' death, burial, and mourning, Joshua takes Moses' place as leader, eulogy, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Deuteronomy Chapter Thirty-three, Moses blesses the tribes before his death, praise God for His uniqueness and the uniqueness of Israel, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Psalm 135 (RESEND 10) a call to praise God for election, for providence in creation (water cycle), for redemption, for the land, for His compassion, the futility of idols, a call for public praise, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Deuteronomy Chapter Thirty-two, RESEND, the song of Moses, the value of songs, a steadfast God and a fickle nation, God's election and care of Israel, apostasy, promise of atonement, Moses to die on Mt. Nebo,  Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Deuteronomy Chapter Thirty-one, Joshua the new leader introduced and inaugurated, Joshua encouraged to be strong and courageous, a public reading of the Law, a song of witness, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Deuteronomy Chapter Thirty, exile and return when they repent, blessings follow obedience, life or death choice, choose life, a simple command, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Deuteronomy Chapter Twenty-nine. another covenant at Moab, God's faithful provision and protection 40 years, current and future generations included, no idolatry, curses to fall on the presumptuous sinner, secret and hidden things, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Deuteronomy Chapter Twenty-eight, blessings for obedience, curses for disobedience, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Deuteronomy Chapter Twenty-seven, the Law written, vow, ceremony of blessings and curses, altar, sacrifices, rejoicing, amen, omission, commission, two mountains, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Deuteronomy Chapter Twenty-six, offerings of firstfruits and welfare tithe, recall history and humble beginning as nomads and slaves, Promised Land, milk and honey, a special people, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Deuteronomy Chapter Twenty-five, 39 lashes, care of animals, levirate marriage, Ruth and Boaz, miscellaneous laws, destroy the Amalekites, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Deuteronomy Chapter Twenty-four, provisions for divorce, exemption from military service, pledges for loans, no kidnapping, skin diseases, no coercion, treat employees fairly, each person responsible for their own sin, kindness to foreigners, widows, and orphans, gleaning, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Deuteronomy Chapter Twenty-three (RESEND), exclusions from the assembly, exceptions, uncleanness in the camp, escaped slaves, shrine prostitutes, charging interest, vows, don't abuse generosity, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Deuteronomy Chapter Twenty-two, kindness and common sense, sustainability of food sources, responsible home ownership, laws of separation, tassels, marriage violations, continuity/discontinuity, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Chris

Deuteronomy Chapter Twenty-one, atonement for unsolved murder, marrying a captive woman, firstborn inheritance rights, rebellious sons, a curse on those hanged on a pole, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Deuteronomy Chapter Twenty, rules of engagement, military success linked to faith in God, voluntary military service, proclamation of peace preceding judgment, sustainability, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Deuteronomy Chapter Nineteen, cities of refuge, perjury, manslaughter vs. murder, motive, trial, avenger of blood,  boundary markers, justice over leniency or personal retaliation, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Deuteronomy Chapter Eighteen, support for Levites, no occult practices, the promise of a prophet like Moses, true vs. false prophets, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Deuteronomy Chapter Seventeen, no defective sacrifices, punishment for idolatry, we prefer God's mercy to His justice, law courts, principles governing kings, write, read, honor, obey, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ