What Happened When the Sun Stood Still? — Joshua 10 (Session 12)

In this verse-by-verse study of Joshua 10, Reasoning Through the Bible looks at one of the most dramatic miracles in the book of Joshua: the day God made the sun stand still. After the Gibeonites made peace with Israel, five Amorite kings banded together to attack them. Joshua came to their defense, and the Lord fought for Israel through battle, confusion, hailstones, and a miraculous extension of daylight.This session explores why the kings feared Israel, why opposition often increases when people make peace with God, and why the Lord’s work sometimes requires hard, exhausting effort. At Jericho, God brought the walls down easily. In Joshua 10, Israel marches all night, fights a long battle, and still depends completely on the Lord for victory.The study also addresses the miracle of the sun standing still, God’s control over nature, how Joshua 10 relates to conversations about the Bible and science, and why Christians do not need to be afraid of true science. The chapter closes with the defeat of the five kings, the seriousness of God’s judgment, and the need to deal with sin directly rather than compromise with the world, the flesh, and the devil.Topics in this episode include:Joshua 10 studythe sun standing stillGod fighting for Israelfive kings against Gibeonfaith when enemies gatherGod’s control over natureBible and sciencedealing with sin directlyJesus and the curse of the treetrusting God in hard ministryReasoning Through the Bible is a verse-by-verse Bible teaching ministry committed to careful exposition, biblical context, and faithful application.Questions in this session: How can we trust the Lord and not be afraid? Why would the Lord ask us to work hard?Are science and faith in opposition? When we pray, do we pray with confidence? Can we be worldly and carnal and still be righteous? Learn more about RTTB:  Reasoning Through the Bible – Straightforward with some Critical ThinkingSupport the showThank you for listening!!  Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners. You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the BiblePlease prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve