August 11, 2026
Left Out?
National Left-Handers Day prompts a lighthearted reflection on southpaws, Scripture, Ehud’s surprising courage, and Joshua’s reminder not to turn from God’s Word to the right or left.
Articles for tag: Joshua
June 16, 2026
ISSACHAR MEN: A DEVOTIONAL MODEL FOR FATHERS
Ken Idleman calls Christian fathers and men to become modern Issachar men—spiritually mature leaders marked by humility, integrity, fidelity, sensitivity, and sacrificial leadership.
July 29, 2024
AUGUST 4 | DISCOVERY QUESTIONS
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Give careful thought to your ways; obey the voice of the Lord” (Haggai 1:5-15; 2:1-9), by Mark Scott.
August 3, 2020
Discovery Questions for August 9, 2020
Study Questions for Groups 1. How did you show kindness to someone this past week? 2. What struggles have you faced over the last week? Ask three people—two readers and one reteller—to help. Ask the readers to read Joshua 24:1, 14-28, 31 one after the other, preferably from different Bible versions. (Option: Read Joshua 24:1-31.) Ask the third person to retell the story in their own words as if telling it to a group of kids at Vacation Bible School. 3. What key terms do you see in this passage? 4. Let’s look more closely at some of the details:
July 20, 2020
Lesson for July 26, 2020: The Promised Land (Joshua 3:7-17; 21:43-45; 23:1-5)
Dr. Mark Scott wrote this treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson. Scott teaches preaching and New Testament at Ozark Christian College, Joplin, Missouri. This lesson treatment is published in the July 2020 issue of Christian Standard + The Lookout. (Subscribe to our print edition.) ________ Lesson Aim: Be strong and courageous; God is faithful to keep all his promises. ________ By Mark Scott Proverbs 13:12 says, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life” (English Standard Version). Israel had longed for the Promised Land for years. Their hearts were sick for their
April 7, 2017
“˜Faith Up” to Your Fears
Compiled by Doug Redford Feeling fearful these days? That”s not unusual. Throughout the Bible we find stories of God”s people who were afraid. And again and again, God, one of his angels, or Jesus himself told the frightened follower, “Fear not.” Here we”ve compiled a list of these fear-chasing challenges. You may want to look up some of these verses to see the whole story surrounding them. Or you may choose a couple to keep by your desk or on your mirror or in your pocket. Maybe memorizing one or two of these will remind you that God”s in control,
May 23, 2016
The Weight of Leadership
By Tim Harlow There is always a great deal of chatter among my peers about succession planning and the right time to step away from leadership of the local church. I have been at my post for 26 years and would like to make it another 14. But I am only one year away from the senior discount at IHOP. If that weren”t bad enough, it also means that next year I qualify for the 55+ Ministers and Wives Conference. Ben Merold spoke this year! How can I be in the same category as Ben Merold? I interned under him,
July 4, 2011
Lesson for July 10, 2011: Listen to God”s Judges (Judges 2:11-19)
Eight pages every week to help you with your Sunday school lesson. Learn more about Standard Lesson Commentary! ____________ This week”s treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson (for July 10) is written by Rick Walston, senior minister at Marion Church of Christ, Rochester, Minnesota, and adjunct professor at Crossroads College. ____________ Listen to God’s Judges (Judges 2:11-19) By Rick Walston Today”s lesson begins a new Old Testament book as we move from the conquest of the peoples in the promised land during Joshua”s lifetime to the challenging period of the judges. This unit, “Listening for God in Changing Times,”
June 13, 2011
Lesson for June 19, 2011: God Protects His People (Joshua 2:2-9, 15, 16, 22-24)
Don Hinkle reflects on Joshua 2, Rahab’s faith, and how God protects his people while calling them to move forward in trust rather than fear.
June 6, 2011
Lesson for June 12, 2011: God Expects Obedience (Joshua 1:7-18)
Damon Reid reflects on Joshua 1:7-18, showing how God called Joshua to careful obedience, constant meditation on his Word, and faithful leadership as Israel entered the promised land.
May 30, 2011
Lesson for June 5, 2011: God Keeps His Promise (Joshua 1:1-6; 11:16-23)
Stephen Bond reflects on Joshua, fear, and God’s promises, showing how Christ followers can move forward with courage by trusting God’s power, provision, and presence.
February 21, 2010
Breakfast on the Sea of Galilee
A journey through Israel becomes a personal encounter with God’s pleasure, calling, and grace as Cheri Lynn Cowell reflects on the Jordan River, Peter, and the Sea of Galilee.
