and you shall make no covenant with the inhabitants of this land; you shall break down their altars.’ But you have not obeyed my voice. What is this you have done? So now I say, I will not drive them out before you, but they shall become thorns in your sides, and their gods shall be a snare to you.” As soon as the angel of the LORD spoke these words to all the people of Israel, the people lifted up their voices and wept. And they called the name of that place Bochim. And they sacrificed there to the LORD. When Joshua dismissed the people, the people of Israel went each to his inheritance to take possession of the land.
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3 Days
When we compromise with God's commands, we create thorns in our own lives. But here's the shocking truth: even when we mess up, God's covenant remains unbreakable. Discover how His faithfulness outlasts our failures.
4 Days
Israel had the unique privilege of directly being ruled by God who established the operational systems through Moses. God raised Judges to lead. All they needed to do was obey and worship God. This would have guaranteed prosperity, power and attracted nations to their sovereign God. The leaders, however grow weaker along with the Israelites, till there is virtually no governance. As always a few stars shine out, including women
7 Days
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8 Days
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