Bible Companion Series

Judges Chapter One, continuing conquest of Canaan, NEW, Adoni-Bezek, factual battlefield report, successes, failures, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Introduction to the Book of Judges, the book of failure, sin cycles, moral decline, idolatry, oppression, full of paradox, 450 years, deliverers

Summary of the Book of Joshua, difficulties, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Joshua Chapter Twenty-four, Joshua's farewell address to the nation, history, challenge to commit, covenant renewal, death of Joshua and Eleazar, burial of Joseph's bones, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Joshua Chapter Twenty-three, Joshua's farewell address to the leaders of Israel, warns of consequences of disobedience, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Joshua Chapter Twenty-two, eastern tribes commended and warned, an altar built, investigation and challenge, explanation, misunderstanding, unity restored, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ 

Joshua Chapter Twenty-one, Levitical cities, God's promises fulfilled, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Joshua Chapter Twenty, cities of refuge, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Joshua Chapter Nineteen, land allotment for remaining seven tribes and Joshua, Levi and Simeon scattered, Jezreel, Tyre, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Joshua Chapter Eighteen, Shiloh, land allotment for Benjamin, surveyors sent out from remaining seven tribes, lots, child sacrifice, Jerusalem, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Joshua Chapter Seventeen, land allotment for the tribe of Manasseh, Zelophehad's daughters inherit, boundaries, Shechem, Endor, Gilead, Canaanites remain, fear of iron chariots, complaint and desire for more land, solution, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Joshua Chapter Sixteen, land allotment for Ephraim and Manasseh, Archites, disobedience, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Joshua Chapter Fifteen, the land allotment for Judah, Caleb defeats giants, Caleb's daughter, Aksah marries Othniel, bold request, failure to drive out Jebusites, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Joshua Chapter Fourteen, division of Canaan, casting lots, Caleb's reward for faithfulness, giants, Hebron, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Joshua Chapter Thirteen, Joshua old, land still to be occupied, inheritance of the tribes east of the Jordan, fulfillment of the promise to the patriarchs, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Joshua Chapter Twelve, summary of all kingdoms defeated by Moses, Joshua, and Israel east and west of the Jordan River, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Joshua Chapter Eleven, northern kingdom alliance against Israel, reassurance from God, Joshua's plan, obedience, victory, God's sovereignty, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Joshua Chapter Ten, the backlash from Canaan, Gibeon's appeal for help, vows, Joshua's response, hailstones, the longest day, southern cities conquered, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Joshua Chapter Nine, the Gibeonite deception, failure to pray, oaths must be kept, consequences, who are the people of God, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Joshua Chapter Eight, new marching orders, the battle plan, the ruse, the raised spear, Ai defeated, the king impaled, covenant renewal at Mount Ebal, spiritual priorities, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Joshua Chapter Seven, the defeat at Ai, loss of 36 soldiers, Israel now God's enemy, Joshua's prayer, the sin of Achan exposed by casting lots, the confession, investigation, and evidence brought forward, the punishment, propitiation, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Joshua Chapter Six, bizarre military strategy, city of Jericho falls, second miracle, Rahab and her family are spared, curse on rebuilder of Jericho, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Joshua Chapter Five, word reaches Canaan, residents in fear, conquest generation circumcised, FGM, first Passover celebrated in the Promised Land, spiritual priorities, manna ceases, Joshua meets the Commander of the Lord's army, theophany, commissioned, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Joshua Chapter Four, memorial stones, crossing the Jordan, miracle, memory is important, faithfulness of the eastern tribes, pass it on, origin story of Israel, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

Joshua Chapter Three, preparing to cross the Jordan into Canaan, consecration, keep your distance from the ark, a sign of things to come, crossing on dry ground, the exodus ends as it began, Scarlet Threads, Jesus Christ

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