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Brett Snyder
Are you looking for sound Biblical teachings? Hit play and begin listening to systematic teaching of the Word of God; book by book, chapter by chapter, and verse by verse. Through the leading of the Holy Spirit, we will learn how all the scriptures point to Jesus (this son of a carpenter...this Son of God). You will experience how His message for you 'today' will be exactly what you will need for your life 'today'. Please join us (join our union) and get ready to learn something new and be transformed for today and for all eternity.
Great historic figures are remembered for great quotes
Give me liberty or give me death .
We have nothing to fear but fear itself .
Ask not what your country can do for you.
One small step for man ...
As for me and my house...many of us know this by heart
As a noted last time, when you come to iconic verses like this...STOP Read aloud 2 or 3 times and let it soak in. In today's study, we will let it soak in.
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For those that feel old, weaker, and tired, well, those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength .
If getting tired and you give up...bad decision. Instead, if getting tired wait on Him and you'll get it back...good decision
In this final chapter, Joshua pivots from his exhortation to the leaders of Israel and now gives his final public address to all the people of Israel.
And while his body is older and weaker, his words are far from weak. In this chapter we will find one of the most well known verses in the Bible...
So let's dive in and discover.
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God wants to use us all way to the end, not to retirement, both mentally and physically. My one grandfather tackled email late in life and my other grandfather insisted on mowing his lawn at the age of 90. They were great examples to me in staying active in mind and body. Today we will see how Joshua is still leading at the age of 110 years old. Let's dig in and hear what he had to say to the people of Israel.
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You know, miscommunication can go both ways. Both parties have their own perceptions on the matter. Then we find ourselves saying something about it, it only leads to more perceptions on the matter and implied meanings. Ugh!
Maybe we have experienced this in marriage, between our children or family members. Maybe at work.
At any rate, there are always two sides to every story and usually both parties involved contribute to the confusion
Today we will talk more about the 2.5 tribes and their contribution to this scenario that has been blown completely out of proportion. Let's get into the Word.
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Ever try to do something for someone but it was misunderstood and they became upset with you? Misunderstanding can creep in…even for those living by the Spirit in the Kingdom God. The 9.5 living in the promised land, those living in the spirit filled life have misunderstood the intentions of their friends,. Ever happen to you? Of course it has. And when these situations occur, boy, does our enemy love it. The enemy is always trying to muddy the water and make things unclear. Confusing. Leading to misunderstanding and frustration. Even bringing us to the brink of doing battle. Satan's strategy has always been divide and conquer Upon closer examination, we can see a bit of a progression that these 9.5 tribes slipped into. Let look into this deeper
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As noted in an earlier study, Jacob cursed 2 of his sons in Gen 49, Simeon and Levi
Both cursed. Both prohibited a long lasting territory that would add to their legacy
And one disappears. No definable territory
And one is raised up to prominence with no definable territory.
Why the difference?
Well we'll see
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In the spirit filled life it is more than just moving in. It is also taking on taking on responsibility Now this group of tribes that we discussed last time , those who have been dragging their feet, are finally getting their inheritance. Yeah! And as we briefly survey these tribes we will touch on some interesting facts about them. • Some tied to the fullfillment of prophecy • Some tied to practical application to us as Christians
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Last time we left off with Joshua 17 where Joshua was giving great leadership advice. • If you think you are so good, then,Climb your own mnt. Chop your own wood. Drive out the strong pockets of resiste • But you are already great and you will.achieve what youbset out to accomplish.
Well, his exhortation continues as he (like a father) scolds the leaders of 7 of the other tribes who have not stepped.up to get their land allotments. Interesting. Why were they Not stepping up to get their allotment. This makes no sense. They are living in the victorious life and eating of the fruit of the land. So why are they paralyzed now?
Well, as we get into the Word today we will throw out a spiritual speculation, so lets get into it.
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As a child, have you ever received tough love from mom and dad? In high school my senior year I did.
As a parent, have you ever had to deal out tough love? It's not easy, but the hope was that lessons were learned and fruit would be produced later on in years to come.
Well in the latter section of Joshua 17, Joshua has to give out the hard exhortation to the people of Manassah. but we will learn a method, a godly method, of.doing it that should revolutionize how we should be as leaders.
So let's dig.in.
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We have come across some serious hurdles in our attempt to validate Jesus as the rightful heir to the thrown of David
Is Jesus a true seed (decendent) of David himself? According to scriptures, He needs to be. How is this remedied. And In a society that links inheritance rights through men (fathers), how can a virgin born man (the only one ever, mind you) meet those legal requirements?
And how do these laws, associated with the daughters of Zelophihed, play into this?
Let's find out.
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Territories continue to be distributed. And as in prior teachings we will come across another intriguing sub-story.
We left off with Manassah getting their allotment.
And again we come across, yet, another little Easter egg.
The daughters of Zelophehad.
Many of us are familiar with the term 'precedent' with respect to laws. Laws examined and affirmed in courts of law.
Well, we will learn about a little law (a little clause) inserted into the overarching laws that pertain to inheritance rights.
Let's dive into it shall we
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So the land distribution continues.
But as you will soon see that inserted into these verses (which are a litany of verses filled with real estate language) will be little side stories that are running parallel to the bigger story of land allotment.
These side stories are filled with insight and perspective. And, true to form, add continued value with respect to the consistent portrayal of typology regarding the Spirit filled life.
So let's get into today's discussion shall we?
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When we bought our new home and property we walked all over our plot of land.
For any of you who own property, well, I am sure you did the same thing. Afterall, who doesn't walk their land to see their own boundaries
It's so exciting... it was for us. But for anyone else, they could care less.
Well these sections of scripture may seem tedious to us to read. But If you were in those tribes you would surely want to know what the boundries were, what the inheritance was and what the plan was.
As we continue in Joshua chpt 14, we will continue to touch on these land distributions...These land allotments . And learn a little more about Caleb.
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We have covered a lot in Joshua. Chapters 1 through 11. We have thoroughly established the basis of understanding that events in Joshua are meant to be examples to Christian living. Let'recap some of the key types/examples. Egypt is a type of the world. The Red Sea is a type of the baptism unto salvation . The Jordan River is a type of the baptism in the Holy Spirit. Joshua is a type of Jesus . The Promised Land is a type of the abundant Spirit filled life
in Christ. Now there is peace
So what's next? Well they must address the pockets of resistance. And though Jesus has given us His victory we need to go and take care of those pockets of carnal resistance that still plagues us.
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For the Spirit filled follower of Christ, we are more successful when following a plan, a strategy. Employing skills of administration.
Administrative skills are a great servant but can be a miserable master
How do you know where you stand with respect to administration? Well, where to you go first in the morning? To the "planner" on your cell phone or THE PLANNER in heaven. If you start your day on yours knees, then enemy cannot bring you to your knees.
Admininistration and organization. Effective skills and strategies used by Joshua as he battled his enemies. Clearly he was not a "go with the flow" kind of guy. No, Joshua always seeked to have a plan. And not his plan but a plan given to him from above.
So let's continue the conversation as we continue to study Joshua chapter 11, shall we?
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Our enemies are persistent and relentless. They never cease from trying new tactics to intimidate and destroy us.
As we continue in chapter 11 of Joshua, we will see two effective mechanisms of attack that the enemies of Joshua will use against him.
Horses and chariots.
So you are probably wondering by now, "what types or examples do these two items represent to the life of a Jesus follower?"
Well, let's proceed further into the book of Joshua and find out, shall we?
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Many of us have so much work to do. So much to accomplish, but, there is not enough time in the day to address. I have heard it stated that no amount of money could buy you an extra hour in a day. And this stresses people out.
But for the Spirit filled Christian, we are convinced that the Lord orders our steps. That He never gives us more than what we can handle.
It is He that elongates time for us to accomplish the tasks that are before us. Probably not by slowing the rotation of the earth, but, by freeing our time from worthless tasks to address that which needs our attention the MOST and for TODAY
As we gain those daily victories, the Lord wants us to know that "we can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens us"…Phil 4:13
And as we continue in Joshua 10 we will see how Joshua will drive this very point home to his commanders and the people of Israel.
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We have learned that Satan, our enemy has many ways to come after us.
The enemy attack methods:
- Intimidation
- Underestimation
- Direct attack on us
- Deceive us leading to compromise
In todays episode we will see, yet another way he tries to attack us. And that is through someone we care about (someone allied with us).
What will be Joshua's response? How should you react as well
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When I was a young boy, I discovered something about my parents. No matter what I said or did (that was sneaky), my parents always found out. Perhaps many of you can attest to similar experiences. Haha, I always thought it was a curse. Until I became a father myself. My wife and I always seem to find out what is happening with our kids. Sometimes it would appear to be complete happenstance. Then again, I am convinced that the Lord loves THEM too much to let them get away with behavior that is not glorifying of Him (or pleasing to their parents}
One thing is true about TRUTH. The Truth always comes to the surface
Speaking about truth coming to the surface, the Gibeonites are about to be caught for lying. Join us in learning more about what happens to these liars...the Gibeonites.
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The Israelis have taken Jericho. They have taken AI. The. They conducted an important Bible study and the plot thickens. And now it appear that the other City states are beginning to make make alliances in an effort to stop the children of Isreal
Your know, when we set out to serve the Lord, the enemy is furious about our decision. Scared for sure, but not happy. That is when he begins his attack. He starts disrupting our lives a little here and a little there. Then, if that does work, he turns up the heat and gangs up on us, trying to disrupt our lives across many aspects of our lives. And when that fails???? He resorts to another tactic that is very effective.
So let's see how as we get into Joshua chapter 9.
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Are you prayers nothing but dry, repetitious, mindless words. Have you lost your passion. In this episode we will learn how God does not allow us to stay in a passsionless state. At times He lovingly allows pain and hardship into our lives to revive that passion. The end result is an itamacy that is sweet and life changing.
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Joshuah carries out a deceptive tactic against the men of Ai. He acts like they are defeated and retreats when in fact that is part of the plan to defeat the enemy. Very similar to the crucifixion of Jesus. What appeared to be a defeat to the forces of light actually secured an everlasting victory.
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Have you ever found yourself being knocked down and then finding it very difficult to get backup and move forward? Well, you are not the only one. In today's study, we will see how God uses the disaster of chapter 7 to secure a victory in chapter 8.
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In today's culture many people re-classify sins by giving them another name. A name that might soften the blow. As we continue in Joshuah chapter 7 we will see how Achen also attempts to soften the magnitude of his sin. Furthermore we will also see how the consequences of his sin played out in his life and also his family. A very tragic ending for sure.
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Followers of Jesus who are filled with the Spirit can grieve the Spirit through sin. Followers can also quench the empowerment of the Spirit by ignoring the manifestations of the Spirit. Consistent with the book of Joshua, the events playing out in chapter 7 are great pictures of both grieving and quenching. The one grieving the Spirit may surprise you.
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The Israelis have been marching on to victory with God's full blessing and assistance. But in Joshuah chapter 7, a terrible sin is committed. How does an event like this impact a nation that is living a victorious life. Similarly, how does sin impact the life of a follower of Jesus who is living with the spirit within them and the Holy Spirit upon them for service? In today's study we will dive deeper into the 3 experiences that one can face with the Holy Spirit. Furthermore we will learn more about the 3 aspects of opposition that stand against these 3 Holy Spirit experiences.
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Why would God have his people go on a Jericho walk? What practical purposes and benefits would this bring his people? And would it bring any benefit to the people who are on the outside watching? Well, we will see here in Joshuah chapter 6 that God has some very good reasons why he would allow his people to go on a Jericho walk. Questions to consider: 1) In what ways has God-taught you how to improve your patience? 2) In what ways has got taught you to hold your tongue? 3) Do your unbelieving friends and family see more of your actions or hear more of your words? 4) Can you recall a time where you attempted to rebuild a wall that God already tore down?
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Strange orders would be given to Joshua buy this Captain of the Lord's Armies. And these orders had tasks that would be in violation of the laws of Moses. Why would the captain of the Lord's armies instruct them to carry out tasks that broke the law? Perhaps it was because the law no longer was important because the One whom the law pointed to was present with them. Today we will see how religion is no longer necessary when we can be in a relationship with an ever present saviour.
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The Israelites continue to roll onto the next big thing. But, it is not a battle. It is time to remember where they have come from...what they have come through...their salvation from Egypt. It is time to celebrate the Passover. Soon afterwards the Manna ceases. And soon after that, the Lord shows Himself to Joshua on the ominous plains of Jericho. Naturally, Joshua would submit himself to the leadership of this High Commander of the Lord's Armies. Questions to consider: 1) Name some consequences when one neglects a consistent practice of circumcising their heart. 2) Name some consequences when one neglects a consistent practice of remembering their salvation story. 3) How do you react to challenges set before you? 4) How would you describe your kinds of prayers?
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The Israelites have crossed the Jordan River. And now they need to keep their motivation rolling. But, their next steps are not to do battle, rather, they need to go through the ritual of circumcision. A ritual that symbolizes the cutting away of the sinful flesh. The symbolism behind this ritual has very deep meanings for believers in Jesus Christ who are trying to take those initial steps to live in the spirit filled life. Some questions to consider: 1) Has God ever changed his plans for you in an unexpected way? 2) Can you describe a time where God Circumcised your heart and you were changed by the Holy Spirit? 3) Describe how evidence of a circumcised heart is seen through a person's worship. 4) Have you ever noticed acts of the flesh being exhibited by a friend or loved one? And how did you deal with it?
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The stone memorials are being set up. Memorials built by the 12 men for all to see and by Joshua for only God to see. The significance of one of these memorials is meant to be a public attribute to remind all the Israelites of the great things God did. The other signifies a promise made by God, a promise that does not depend on the Israelites. Ultimately, these 12 stones are a sign to all. A sign of unity. And from this unity flows a stream of love that tells the whole world that there is something special and unique about this God that we all serve. He gives us hearts of hope. He empowers us to take steps of faith. And He fills us limitless amounts of LOVE! 1) What disunity exists in your life? 2) What steps need to be taken to mend these gaps? 3) Why is is difficult to Love people unconditionally? 4) How does one reset their ability to love?
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Carpenter's Union Wednesday Work Bench is a mid-week word of encouragement sighting key points that were shared in last week's lesson.
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Monuments and memorials are a common thing in human existence. These are meant to honor people or events. We need these things to help us remember because people so easily forget things. As we continue in Joshua chapter 4, we will see how Joshua instructs 12 Israelite men to take one stone each from the dried up Jordan River bed. With these stones, they would soon be building a memorial to commemorate this miraculous event. An event that will be taught to their children in the years to come. Some application questions to consider. 1) Can you recall a great memory of God working in your life as a believer? 2) When was the last time you shared that story with someone 3) How do you or how would you instruct your children in the ways of God and the teachings of the Bible.
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Carpenter's Union Wednesday Work Bench is a mid-week word of encouragement sighting key points that were shared in last week's lesson.
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The Jordan River is overflowing its' banks. The command to move out has been given. 2 to 3 million people are to cross the raging River. But how? Well, Joshua tells the people what God has told Him..."as soon as you feet touch the water, the water will part". It will take a step of faith to accomplish this task. Much like it takes faith in God to work out details behind the scenes on our behalf. Questions to consider. 1)Have you received the baptism of the Holy Spirit? 2) Are you the type of person to ask God to part the water first and then you'll proceed? 3) Do we come and listen intently when the Word of God is taught to us?
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Carpenter's Union Wednesday Work Bench is a mid-week word of encouragement sighting key points that were shared in last week's lesson.
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The Israelites are about to step into the the Jordan River and cross over into the promised land. But, before that occurs they are commanded to purify themselves, first. After 3 days, when they see the priests take up the Ark and begin to move, they are to pursue after them. But, they are instructed to keep a good distance behind the Ark (a symbol of the presence of God). Well, as we know by now, there is a great overlap of these events and principles to Christian living. Before we are baptized by the power of the Holy Spirit for service, we must purify ourselves, first. And when we see God moving in our lives we are to follow after Him. But, we must let God lead because (like the Israelites) we have never been down this path before. Questions to consider: 1) How do you recognize God's presence and movements in your life? 2) What does leading God versus Him leading you look like? 3) What does stagnant (methodical) service for God look like? 4) What steps can be taken to purify ones self?
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In this last episode in the teachings through Joshua chapter 2; some extraordinary tidbits are shared about some paraphernalia that was used during this important engagement between Rahab and the two spies. You will soon see how these items are remarkable pictures and types of the priestly and messianic attributes of Jesus our Lord.
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Rehab had a awesome conversion. But there is more substance to her story beyond her dramatic conversion. Some how God moved this prostitute and liar to an elevated status alongside famous Old Testament figures of faith. In the light of her flaws, how can this be? Will our worthlessness be transformed to something worthy too? Questions to consider for this teaching: 1) Rahab is a liar! Does that bother you? 2) If you have a sour attitude or heart should you avoid doing good deeds? 3) Rahab is commended by God in the New Testament. How does that affect you? 4) Seeing that Jesus extracts the precious from the worthless; how can you apply the same concept to people you know?
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The two spies sent by Joshua were more like messengers. And they brought a critical message to a special lady. A lady with a questionable background and in need of rescue. Her name was Rahab. And her simple belief in how to be rescued (to be saved) is such a great picture of how people come to faith in Christ. God's word is filled with pictures and typologies that serve to reinforce our faith. What an awesome God we serve! Questions to consider in this study: 1) Can someone be so evil that they would be disqualified from God's grace and mercy? 2) How can we cultivate a heart that is less condemning and judgemental? 3) How would you describe your faith - Mental, Emotional, Spiritual, or a mixture of all of them 4) How can you use the Rahab rehab process in your testimony, your witness?
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What is your profession? What do you do for a living? Well, in our study today in Joshua chapter 2 we will see that two men were sent by Joshua to 'spy out the land'. Though they appeared as spies, in reality they were messengers. They brought with them a message of salvation. They were more like Witnesses than spies. Do we examine ourselves in the same way? Our job descriptions do not tell all. We are messengers for Jesus. We are sent out as a witness masquerading as a (fill in you job title).
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Today we will discuss how some of the tribes chose NOT to cross the Jordan River and we point out how that would harm them in the years to come.
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Learn how to get spiritual strength and for when
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In this episode, we begin our study of chapter 1 of Joshua. We learn how Joshua is a picture of Jesus and that God has already given him the land where he will place his foot.
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In this episode, a foundation will be set to provide a solid basis of understanding of the Book of Joshua.
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