The God Of Surprises
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Joshua 10:1-15, 40
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Dealing With Failure
Even God's chosen leader, Joshua, encountered failure. It is inevitable that we all fail at one thing or another in this life, even when we do our best. What is the appropriate way for us to deal with this as Christians? Dr. John Akers discusses this question in today's Understanding God's Word.
The Conquest Of Ai
The Hebrews of the Old Testament were commanded by God to destroy all the people of Canaan. Why would God give a command that seems so contradictory to the loving commandments we follow today? Dr. John Akers discusses this question in today's Understanding God's Word.
The Fall Of Jericho
The fall of Jericho is one of the most famous stories in the Bible. It is a compelling historical tale, but how does it apply to our lives today? In this episode of Understanding God's Word, Dr. John Akers brings this old story to a new light.
Crossing The Jordan
In this installation of our study of the book of Joshua, we reach the story of the crossing of the Jordan River. Dr. John Akers walks us through this most epic of Old Testament events in Understanding God's Word.
The Preparation of Joshua
Sometimes God asks things of us that seem impossible. In today's installment of Understanding God's Word, Dr. John Akers discusses the example that Joshua set in such a situation.
Looking Back On The Old Testament
In this episode we begin a survey of the Old Testament books of Joshua, Judges, and Ruth. Dr. John Akers gives an overview of the Old Testament to give us some background before we begin.
Division Of The Land
A lot of the Bible feels personal. It speaks to our hearts to convict or sooth us. Other parts, especially in the Old Testament, feel more like reading a history textbook. In today's lesson in Understanding God's Word, Dr. John Akers reminds us that in Biblical study, as in all other areas, history matters.
Cities of Refuge
Today in Understanding God's Word, we get to look at a moment of great relief that some of us only get to experience a few times in our lives: the completion of a great project that God has assigned.
The God Of Surprises
One definitive fact of life is that we are limited, and God is infinite. That means that God knows what's going on and we almost always do not. In the face of that fact, we just have to be okay when God's actions surprise us.
Dealing With Failure
One theme that shows up throughout the Bible is that of repeated, devastating failure. Sometimes we see this theme in our own lives. Luckily, failure does not remove us from the love of God. Rather, it creates an opportunity for us to rise, improve, and overcome. In today's lesson in Understanding God's Word, Dr. John Akers talks with us about facing up to our failures.