The Bible in Time...

Read |  Tuesday | March 31 | Judges 1:1 – 3:30 Date | From the Conquest to the Kings, the period of the Judges extends some 200 to 300 years. Background | Book of Judges |  Judges is the seventh book of the Old Testament, and it tells story of the time from Joshua’s death to the beginning of Israel monarchy under Saul. During that time “judges” ruled Israel.  Contrary to what a modern reader might expect from their title, these judges were not settlers of legal disputes but warrior kings. After Joshua’s conquest had ended, these judges continued to lead Israel to their complete possession of the land. Ultimately, Israel’s judges were acting on behalf of Yahweh, Israel’s true judge and deliverer ( Judges 11:27 ).  More - Click here  from the Center of Biblical Studies. Reading | Judah chosen by God to defeat the Canaanites and Perizzites; some failures in driving the enemy out of the land; angel shows up - why have you disobeyed the Lord? Israelites wep...

Read |  Monday | March 30 | Joshua 22:1 – 24:33 Date | 1405 or 1239 BC | History -  Click here Reading | Eastern tribes return after the conquest; build an altar; Joshua's final address to Israel - be strong, obey God, remember God's promises, don't affiliate with conquered; renewal of covenant; burial of heroes of faith. Source | Daily Reading Guide | The One Year ® Chronological Bible | Tyndale, 2013 |  Click here   Next| Tuesday | March 31 | Judges 1:1 – 3:30 +++ Psalm 51  or  Coverdale 1  Have mercy on me, O God, according to your loving-kindness;* in your great compassion blot out my offenses. 2  Wash me through and through from my wickedness* and cleanse me from my sin.  3  For I know my transgressions,* and my sin is ever before me.  4  Against you only have I sinned* and done what is evil in your sight.  5  And so you are justified when you speak* and upright in your judgment....