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Joshua, Yehoshua, Jesus. More than just a book

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The book of Joshua is the first book we encounter after the Torah. In the Hebrew arrangement of Scripture, it is not grouped with history as we often think, but with the prophets. In fact, it is the first among what are called the former prophets—together with Judges, Samuel, and Kings. Joshua comes at a very important moment. The people of Israel are standing at the edge of the wilderness, just about to step into the promised land. It is a transition moment—from wandering to settling, from promise to fulfillment. Even the name Joshua is worth paying attention to. It is closely related to the name Jesus. Both come from the Hebrew name Yehoshua, which carries the meaning, “The Lord saves.” So Joshua is not just a leader in history; he also points us to something greater. He becomes, in a way, a picture of Christ—leading people into what God has prepared for them. Joshua, the son of Nun, had already shown his faith earlier. When the twelve spies were sent into the land and came back afte...
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Deuteronomy: Moses' Spoken Word

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The book of Deuteronomy is one book that, in a sense, should never have been written. Not because it lacks value, but because of what it represents. It exists because of a failure that changed the course of a people’s journey. The children of Israel were never meant to spend forty years in the wilderness. The journey from Horeb to Kadesh-Barnea was not meant to be long or drawn out. It was meant to lead them straight into the land God had promised them. But when they arrived at the edge of that promise, they hesitated. They saw the land, they saw its fruit, but they also saw the people who lived there, and fear took over. Instead of trusting God, they said they looked like grasshoppers in their own eyes. That moment shifted everything. Because of their unbelief, God allowed that entire generation to wander until they perished. The land would not be inherited by those who doubted Him and so, what should have been a short journey became a forty-year lesson. That is where Deuteronomy find...
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Judges: When a Generation Ignores God.

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The book of Judges kicks off with a unique style of writing. The writer begins by linking his present writing (the book of Judges) to it's predecessor Joshua. This is clearly notable when you realize that Joshua's death is recorded a second time in this writing. So, from chapter 1:1 to chapter 2:9, it's more of a throwback to prior events. What's happening in this portion had already happened, but in order to help his audience to connect with the flow, he begins from the past to the present. This style of writing was also employed in Deuteronomy and it's an important way of communicating. Then there's a shift.  While Joshua was leading a different generation from the one Moses led, the judges as well will be leading and dealing with a different generation. It reads in Judges 2:10 that " after that whole generation had been gathered to their ancestors, another generation grew up who knew neither the Lord nor what he had done for Israel. "  A generation ...
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Foundation for freshas

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Sometime back on 18th December 2022, I compiled this list of advice from men who went through college/campus life, graduated and were 'out there' as we say. The question I had asked them was, "what counsel would you give a young lad going into college?" The following are their words with slight edits to keep the grammar right and the language one. Enjoy. ... ‎Wasipige sherehe it has nothing to gain. I wasted my time and life with that. I will forever regret it. ‎ ‎Pursue your dreams not what will market you. ‎ ‎It's sounds cliché, but your friends will make you or break you. Choose wisely who to keep close. ‎ ‎To play safe cos it is a journey. ‎ ‎I'd tell them to finish their assignments in time 🤣🤣🤣 ‎ ‎With GOD all things are possible to those who trust and believe HIM. ‎ ‎"Be aware that every emotion that you have is yet to experience the world. You are an adult only in body. Therefore you cannot allow your body to drive a mind that is still in its ad...
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There's more to the law than just letters: Deuteronomy

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There’s a way of reading Scripture that leaves you informed—but unchanged, and then there’s a way of reading that confronts you, stretches you, and quietly asks: Where do I stand in this story? As we move through Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, one thing becomes clear: There’s more to the Law than just laws… and more to the journey than just movement. This is not just Israel’s story. It is humanities tale. The book of Leviticus introduces a language many of us are not familiar with—holy, clean, and unclean. At first glance, it feels technical, even overwhelming. But at its core, the message is simple: “ Be holy, for I am holy. ” (Leviticus 11:44) Holiness, at its simplest, means different. God was not just giving rules—He was shaping identity. He was saying: “If I am going to dwell among you, then you cannot live like everyone else.” This “difference” was not limited to worship. It touched everything: - How they ate - How they dressed - How they handled sickness - How they treated...
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When Numbers don't add up.

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A seeker’s journey through numbers. Lately, I have found myself reading Scripture less like a student looking for answers and more like a seeker being searched. The more I read, the more I realize—this Book is not just me studying God; it is God revealing me to myself. I began with confidence. I thought I understood what it meant to be a child of God. But then I encountered a truth that unsettled me: “As He is, so are we in this world.” (1 John 4:17) If that is true, then why don’t we live like it? Why do we still struggle, fear, doubt, and shrink back? Have we misunderstood who we are… or have we simply not believed it? On Being Led... In the wilderness, they were led by a cloud. Today, we are told we are led by the Spirit. But I find myself asking: Am I truly led… or do I just say I am? “They camped or traveled at the Lord’s command.” (Numbers 9:23) They moved when He moved. They stopped when He stopped. They didn’t negotiate. But me? Sometimes I obey quickly. Other times, I obey slo...
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Themes in Numbers.

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There’s More to the Book of Numbers Than Just Numbers At first glance, the Book of Numbers looks like exactly what its name suggests: numbers. It begins with a census, lists, and counts of men from each tribe. But the truth is that Numbers is about far more than counting people. Yes, the book begins with a counting, but the real lesson is this: a number only counts if it still counts AT the end. As I have been reading through the Book of Numbers, six themes have stood out to me. Interestingly, the last one is actually about numbers. 1. It Is About Laws . Numbers reminds us that laws sometimes have room for mercy. In Numbers 9:6–14, some Israelites approached Moses because they had become ceremonially unclean after touching a dead body. According to the law, they were disqualified from participating in the Passover. Instead of dismissing them, Moses went to God for direction. God gave a surprising instruction: they were to wait fourteen days and then celebrate the Passover later. This t...
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