2023-November/December

The End of the Fortieth Year

November 1, 2023

Joshua Appointed “And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as Jehovah commanded Moses” (Deuteronomy 34:9). When Moses died the people mourned. But now it was time for the fulfillment of what Israel had long yearned for, entry into the Promised Land. The newly appointed leader, Joshua, was up to the job. In the book of Joshua, chapter one, […]

Settling Transjordan

November 1, 2023

Reuben, Gad, and Part of Manasseh “And they said, If we have found favor in thy sight, let this land be given unto thy servants for a possession; bring us not over the Jordan” (Numbers 32:5). In the 40th year of their national wandering, all of Israel was, no doubt, excited in anticipation of entering into the Promised Land. This new generation of those who were less than 20 years old at the outset of their journey, knew the judgment of Jehovah […]