Deuteronomy

Psalm 29

Psalm 29 is an offering of praise written by David. It naturally divides into three sections, each with a focus on specific attribute or characteristic of God. Psalm 29:1-2 focuses on God’s character. Three times David commanded that the readers should “acknowledge” something about God. Interestingly, the “readers” are described as (literally) “the sons of […]

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Joshua 24

Chapter twenty-four concludes the book with the second half of Joshua’s farewell speech to Israel. In the first half (chapter 23) Joshua reminded Israel of God’s promises and warned them to remain loyal to him. In this chapter he took it one step further. Rather than simply allowing them to say, “We are willing to

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Joshua 23

Chapter twenty-three contains the first half of the farewell address that Joshua made to “all Israel, including the elders, rulers, judges, and leaders” (Joshua 23:2). In this part Joshua made three assertions. First, he reminded them of everything God had done for them and said that, if they continued to be loyal to God and

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