M.F. Royer
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#Joshua 11
The conquest of northern Canaan. (v1-23)
#God said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them, for tomorrow at this time I will give over all of them, slain, to #Israel…” (v6)
“So Joshua took the whole land according to all that the #LORD had spoken to Moses…an #inheritance to Israel…” (v23)
The conquest of northern Canaan. (v1-23)
#God said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them, for tomorrow at this time I will give over all of them, slain, to #Israel…” (v6)
“So Joshua took the whole land according to all that the #LORD had spoken to Moses…an #inheritance to Israel…” (v23)
January 30, 2026 at 6:08 AM
#Joshua 11
The conquest of northern Canaan. (v1-23)
#God said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them, for tomorrow at this time I will give over all of them, slain, to #Israel…” (v6)
“So Joshua took the whole land according to all that the #LORD had spoken to Moses…an #inheritance to Israel…” (v23)
The conquest of northern Canaan. (v1-23)
#God said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them, for tomorrow at this time I will give over all of them, slain, to #Israel…” (v6)
“So Joshua took the whole land according to all that the #LORD had spoken to Moses…an #inheritance to Israel…” (v23)
#Joshua 10
#God stopped the sun to help #Israel defeat the Amorites. (v1-15)
“And the #sun stood still, and the #moon stopped, until the nation took vengeance on their enemies…The sun stopped…and did not hurry to set for about a whole day.” (v13)
The #conquest of southern Canaan. (v29-43)
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#God stopped the sun to help #Israel defeat the Amorites. (v1-15)
“And the #sun stood still, and the #moon stopped, until the nation took vengeance on their enemies…The sun stopped…and did not hurry to set for about a whole day.” (v13)
The #conquest of southern Canaan. (v29-43)
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January 29, 2026 at 2:28 AM
#Joshua 9
The people of Gibeon (Hivites) deceived #Israel by acting like weary sojourners from a distant country in order to gain their pity and make a covenant with them. When Israel found out, Gibeon expressed their fear of the #LORD, so Joshua made them workers for the altar of the LORD. (v1-27)
The people of Gibeon (Hivites) deceived #Israel by acting like weary sojourners from a distant country in order to gain their pity and make a covenant with them. When Israel found out, Gibeon expressed their fear of the #LORD, so Joshua made them workers for the altar of the LORD. (v1-27)
January 27, 2026 at 3:45 PM
#Joshua 8
The #LORD to Joshua, “Do not fear and do not be dismayed. Take all the fighting men with you, and arise, go up to Ai…I have given into your hand the king of #Ai, and his people, his city, and his land.”(v1)
Joshua renewed the #covenant. (v30-35)
“…to #bless the people of #Israel.” (v33)
The #LORD to Joshua, “Do not fear and do not be dismayed. Take all the fighting men with you, and arise, go up to Ai…I have given into your hand the king of #Ai, and his people, his city, and his land.”(v1)
Joshua renewed the #covenant. (v30-35)
“…to #bless the people of #Israel.” (v33)
January 26, 2026 at 2:54 PM
#Joshua 7
Israel defeated at #Ai due to the #sin of Achan. (v1-26)
#God, “Israel has sinned; they have transgressed my #covenant that I commanded them; they have taken some of the devoted things; they have stolen and lied…Therefore the people of #Israel cannot stand before their enemies.” (v11-12)
Israel defeated at #Ai due to the #sin of Achan. (v1-26)
#God, “Israel has sinned; they have transgressed my #covenant that I commanded them; they have taken some of the devoted things; they have stolen and lied…Therefore the people of #Israel cannot stand before their enemies.” (v11-12)
January 24, 2026 at 6:02 PM
#Joshua 6
Joshua and #Israel marched around Jericho’s walls once per day for 6 days. On the 7th day, they marched around #Jericho 7 times, shouted and blew horns, and the #walls of Jericho fell. The city and every living thing in it was #destroyed. Only #Rahab and her household were spared. (v1-27)
Joshua and #Israel marched around Jericho’s walls once per day for 6 days. On the 7th day, they marched around #Jericho 7 times, shouted and blew horns, and the #walls of Jericho fell. The city and every living thing in it was #destroyed. Only #Rahab and her household were spared. (v1-27)
January 23, 2026 at 5:33 PM
#Joshua 5
The new generation of #Israel #circumcised. (v1-9)
The first #Passover in Canaan. (v10-12)
The #commander of the #LORD God’s army. (v13-15)
“The commander of the LORD’s army said to Joshua, ‘Take off your sandals from your feet, for the place where you are standing is #holy.’...” (v15)
The new generation of #Israel #circumcised. (v1-9)
The first #Passover in Canaan. (v10-12)
The #commander of the #LORD God’s army. (v13-15)
“The commander of the LORD’s army said to Joshua, ‘Take off your sandals from your feet, for the place where you are standing is #holy.’...” (v15)
January 22, 2026 at 4:59 PM
#Joshua 5
The new generation of #Israel #circumcised. (v1-9)
The first #Passover in Canaan. (v10-12)
The #commander of the #LORD God’s army. (v13-15)
“The commander of the LORD’s army said to Joshua, ‘Take off your sandals from your feet, for the place where you are standing is #holy.’...” (v15)
The new generation of #Israel #circumcised. (v1-9)
The first #Passover in Canaan. (v10-12)
The #commander of the #LORD God’s army. (v13-15)
“The commander of the LORD’s army said to Joshua, ‘Take off your sandals from your feet, for the place where you are standing is #holy.’...” (v15)
#Joshua 4
Twelve #memorial stones from the #Jordan setup. (v1-24)
Joshua to #Israel, “When your children ask…, ‘What do these stones mean?’…let your children know…the #LORD your God dried up the waters of the Jordan for you until you passed over, as the LORD your #God did to the Red Sea…” (v21-23)
Twelve #memorial stones from the #Jordan setup. (v1-24)
Joshua to #Israel, “When your children ask…, ‘What do these stones mean?’…let your children know…the #LORD your God dried up the waters of the Jordan for you until you passed over, as the LORD your #God did to the Red Sea…” (v21-23)
January 21, 2026 at 4:15 PM
#Joshua 3
#God led #Israel across the Jordan River to the Promised Land. (v1-17)
“Now the priests bearing the ark of the #covenant of the #LORD stood firmly on dry ground in the midst of the Jordan…Israel was passing over on dry ground until all the nation finished passing over the #Jordan.” (v17)
#God led #Israel across the Jordan River to the Promised Land. (v1-17)
“Now the priests bearing the ark of the #covenant of the #LORD stood firmly on dry ground in the midst of the Jordan…Israel was passing over on dry ground until all the nation finished passing over the #Jordan.” (v17)
January 20, 2026 at 7:08 PM
#Joshua 2
Joshua sent spies to Jericho. Two spies visited #Rahab the #prostitute. Rahab professed her belief that the #LORD is #God. The king of #Jericho sent to Rahab to capture the spies. Rahab hid them and misled the king’s men. The #spies promised Rahab that #Israel would keep her safe. (v1-24)
Joshua sent spies to Jericho. Two spies visited #Rahab the #prostitute. Rahab professed her belief that the #LORD is #God. The king of #Jericho sent to Rahab to capture the spies. Rahab hid them and misled the king’s men. The #spies promised Rahab that #Israel would keep her safe. (v1-24)
January 20, 2026 at 5:40 AM
#Joshua 1
“Moses my servant is dead…therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, into the land that I am giving to them, to the people of #Israel… Be #strong and #courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the #LORD your #God is with you wherever you go.” (v2,9)
“Moses my servant is dead…therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, into the land that I am giving to them, to the people of #Israel… Be #strong and #courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the #LORD your #God is with you wherever you go.” (v2,9)
January 18, 2026 at 12:30 AM
#Deuteronomy 34
“And the LORD said to #Moses, ‘This is the land of which I swore to #Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, ‘I will give it to your offspring.’ I have let you see it with your eyes, but you shall not go over there.’ So Moses the servant of the #LORD died there in the land of Moab…” (v4-5)
“And the LORD said to #Moses, ‘This is the land of which I swore to #Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, ‘I will give it to your offspring.’ I have let you see it with your eyes, but you shall not go over there.’ So Moses the servant of the #LORD died there in the land of Moab…” (v4-5)
January 16, 2026 at 3:23 PM
#Deuteronomy 34
“And the LORD said to #Moses, ‘This is the land of which I swore to #Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, ‘I will give it to your offspring.’ I have let you see it with your eyes, but you shall not go over there.’ So Moses the servant of the #LORD died there in the land of Moab…” (v4-5)
“And the LORD said to #Moses, ‘This is the land of which I swore to #Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, ‘I will give it to your offspring.’ I have let you see it with your eyes, but you shall not go over there.’ So Moses the servant of the #LORD died there in the land of Moab…” (v4-5)
#Deuteronomy 33
#Moses’ final blessing on Israel. (v1-29)
“So #Israel lived in safety…Happy are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the #LORD, the shield of your help and the sword of your triumph! Your enemies shall come fawning to you and you shall tread upon their backs.” (v28-29)
#Moses’ final blessing on Israel. (v1-29)
“So #Israel lived in safety…Happy are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the #LORD, the shield of your help and the sword of your triumph! Your enemies shall come fawning to you and you shall tread upon their backs.” (v28-29)
January 15, 2026 at 4:49 PM
#Deuteronomy 33
#Moses’ final blessing on Israel. (v1-29)
“So #Israel lived in safety…Happy are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the #LORD, the shield of your help and the sword of your triumph! Your enemies shall come fawning to you and you shall tread upon their backs.” (v28-29)
#Moses’ final blessing on Israel. (v1-29)
“So #Israel lived in safety…Happy are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the #LORD, the shield of your help and the sword of your triumph! Your enemies shall come fawning to you and you shall tread upon their backs.” (v28-29)
#Deuteronomy 32
The song of #Moses. (v1-43)
“Rejoice with Him, O #heavens; bow down to Him, all gods, for He avenges the blood of His children and takes vengeance on His adversaries. He repays those who hate Him and cleanses His people’s land.” (v43)
Moses’ death foretold to him. (v48-52)
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The song of #Moses. (v1-43)
“Rejoice with Him, O #heavens; bow down to Him, all gods, for He avenges the blood of His children and takes vengeance on His adversaries. He repays those who hate Him and cleanses His people’s land.” (v43)
Moses’ death foretold to him. (v48-52)
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January 15, 2026 at 4:07 AM
#Deuteronomy 32
The song of #Moses. (v1-43)
“Rejoice with Him, O #heavens; bow down to Him, all gods, for He avenges the blood of His children and takes vengeance on His adversaries. He repays those who hate Him and cleanses His people’s land.” (v43)
Moses’ death foretold to him. (v48-52)
#Bible
The song of #Moses. (v1-43)
“Rejoice with Him, O #heavens; bow down to Him, all gods, for He avenges the blood of His children and takes vengeance on His adversaries. He repays those who hate Him and cleanses His people’s land.” (v43)
Moses’ death foretold to him. (v48-52)
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#Deuteronomy 31
#Moses told Joshua in the sight of all #Israel, “Be strong and #courageous… go with this people into the land that the #LORD has sworn to their fathers…It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; He will not leave you or forsake you. Do not #fear or be dismayed.” (v7-8)
#Moses told Joshua in the sight of all #Israel, “Be strong and #courageous… go with this people into the land that the #LORD has sworn to their fathers…It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; He will not leave you or forsake you. Do not #fear or be dismayed.” (v7-8)
January 13, 2026 at 5:16 PM
#Deuteronomy 31
#Moses told Joshua in the sight of all #Israel, “Be strong and #courageous… go with this people into the land that the #LORD has sworn to their fathers…It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; He will not leave you or forsake you. Do not #fear or be dismayed.” (v7-8)
#Moses told Joshua in the sight of all #Israel, “Be strong and #courageous… go with this people into the land that the #LORD has sworn to their fathers…It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; He will not leave you or forsake you. Do not #fear or be dismayed.” (v7-8)
#Deuteronomy 30
“I call #heaven and #earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you #life and #death, #blessing and #curse. Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live, loving the #LORD your #God, obeying His voice, holding fast to Him, for He is your life…” (v19-20)
“I call #heaven and #earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you #life and #death, #blessing and #curse. Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live, loving the #LORD your #God, obeying His voice, holding fast to Him, for He is your life…” (v19-20)
January 12, 2026 at 4:47 PM
#Deuteronomy 29
“Therefore keep the words of this covenant and do them, that you may #prosper…” (v9)
“Beware lest there be among you…one who…blesses himself…saying, ‘I shall be safe, though I walk in the #stubbornness of my heart.’…the #curses written in this book will settle upon him…” (v18-20)
“Therefore keep the words of this covenant and do them, that you may #prosper…” (v9)
“Beware lest there be among you…one who…blesses himself…saying, ‘I shall be safe, though I walk in the #stubbornness of my heart.’…the #curses written in this book will settle upon him…” (v18-20)
January 10, 2026 at 5:50 PM
#Deuteronomy 29
“Therefore keep the words of this covenant and do them, that you may #prosper…” (v9)
“Beware lest there be among you…one who…blesses himself…saying, ‘I shall be safe, though I walk in the #stubbornness of my heart.’…the #curses written in this book will settle upon him…” (v18-20)
“Therefore keep the words of this covenant and do them, that you may #prosper…” (v9)
“Beware lest there be among you…one who…blesses himself…saying, ‘I shall be safe, though I walk in the #stubbornness of my heart.’…the #curses written in this book will settle upon him…” (v18-20)
#Deuteronomy 28
“And if you faithfully #obey the voice of the LORD your #God, being careful to do all His #commandments… Blessed shall be the #fruit of your womb…Blessed shall you be when you come in, and #blessed shall you be when you go out…The #LORD will command the #blessing on you…” (v1,4,6,8)
“And if you faithfully #obey the voice of the LORD your #God, being careful to do all His #commandments… Blessed shall be the #fruit of your womb…Blessed shall you be when you come in, and #blessed shall you be when you go out…The #LORD will command the #blessing on you…” (v1,4,6,8)
January 9, 2026 at 6:24 PM
#Deuteronomy 28
“And if you faithfully #obey the voice of the LORD your #God, being careful to do all His #commandments… Blessed shall be the #fruit of your womb…Blessed shall you be when you come in, and #blessed shall you be when you go out…The #LORD will command the #blessing on you…” (v1,4,6,8)
“And if you faithfully #obey the voice of the LORD your #God, being careful to do all His #commandments… Blessed shall be the #fruit of your womb…Blessed shall you be when you come in, and #blessed shall you be when you go out…The #LORD will command the #blessing on you…” (v1,4,6,8)
#Deuteronomy 27
#Cursed be anyone who… (v15-26)
“…dishonors his father or his mother...” (v16)
“…misleads a blind man…” (v18)
“…perverts #justice due to the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow...” (v19)
“…strikes down his neighbor…” (v24)
“…does not #confirm the words of this #law…” (v26)
#Cursed be anyone who… (v15-26)
“…dishonors his father or his mother...” (v16)
“…misleads a blind man…” (v18)
“…perverts #justice due to the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow...” (v19)
“…strikes down his neighbor…” (v24)
“…does not #confirm the words of this #law…” (v26)
January 9, 2026 at 1:16 AM
#Deuteronomy 27
#Cursed be anyone who… (v15-26)
“…dishonors his father or his mother...” (v16)
“…misleads a blind man…” (v18)
“…perverts #justice due to the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow...” (v19)
“…strikes down his neighbor…” (v24)
“…does not #confirm the words of this #law…” (v26)
#Cursed be anyone who… (v15-26)
“…dishonors his father or his mother...” (v16)
“…misleads a blind man…” (v18)
“…perverts #justice due to the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow...” (v19)
“…strikes down his neighbor…” (v24)
“…does not #confirm the words of this #law…” (v26)
#Deuteronomy 26
“The #LORD has declared today that you are a people for His treasured possession…that you are to keep all His commandments…that He will set you in #praise and in fame and in #honor high above all nations that He has made…you shall be a people #holy to the LORD your #God...” (v18-19)
“The #LORD has declared today that you are a people for His treasured possession…that you are to keep all His commandments…that He will set you in #praise and in fame and in #honor high above all nations that He has made…you shall be a people #holy to the LORD your #God...” (v18-19)
January 7, 2026 at 4:07 PM
#Deuteronomy 25
“You shall not muzzle an ox when it is treading out the grain.” (v4)
“A full and #fair weight…a #full and fair #measure you shall have, that your days may be long in the land that the #LORD your #God is giving you…all who act dishonestly are an #abomination to the LORD...” (v15-16)
“You shall not muzzle an ox when it is treading out the grain.” (v4)
“A full and #fair weight…a #full and fair #measure you shall have, that your days may be long in the land that the #LORD your #God is giving you…all who act dishonestly are an #abomination to the LORD...” (v15-16)
January 6, 2026 at 8:19 PM
#Deuteronomy 25
“You shall not muzzle an ox when it is treading out the grain.” (v4)
“A full and #fair weight…a #full and fair #measure you shall have, that your days may be long in the land that the #LORD your #God is giving you…all who act dishonestly are an #abomination to the LORD...” (v15-16)
“You shall not muzzle an ox when it is treading out the grain.” (v4)
“A full and #fair weight…a #full and fair #measure you shall have, that your days may be long in the land that the #LORD your #God is giving you…all who act dishonestly are an #abomination to the LORD...” (v15-16)
#Deuteronomy 24
Various #laws. (v1-22)
“You shall not oppress a hired worker who is poor and needy… You shall give him his wages…lest he cry against you to the #LORD, and you be guilty of #sin.” (v14-15)
“You shall not pervert the #justice due to the sojourner or to the fatherless…” (v17)
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Various #laws. (v1-22)
“You shall not oppress a hired worker who is poor and needy… You shall give him his wages…lest he cry against you to the #LORD, and you be guilty of #sin.” (v14-15)
“You shall not pervert the #justice due to the sojourner or to the fatherless…” (v17)
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January 5, 2026 at 4:32 PM
#Deuteronomy 23
“If you make a #vow to the LORD your #God, you shall not delay…the #LORD your God will surely require it of you, and you will be guilty of sin…You shall be #careful to do what has passed your lips, for you have voluntarily vowed to the LORD your God what you have promised…” (v21-23)
“If you make a #vow to the LORD your #God, you shall not delay…the #LORD your God will surely require it of you, and you will be guilty of sin…You shall be #careful to do what has passed your lips, for you have voluntarily vowed to the LORD your God what you have promised…” (v21-23)
January 3, 2026 at 11:06 PM
#Deuteronomy 23
“If you make a #vow to the LORD your #God, you shall not delay…the #LORD your God will surely require it of you, and you will be guilty of sin…You shall be #careful to do what has passed your lips, for you have voluntarily vowed to the LORD your God what you have promised…” (v21-23)
“If you make a #vow to the LORD your #God, you shall not delay…the #LORD your God will surely require it of you, and you will be guilty of sin…You shall be #careful to do what has passed your lips, for you have voluntarily vowed to the LORD your God what you have promised…” (v21-23)
#Deuteronomy 22
Various #laws. (v1-22)
“You shall not see your brother’s ox or his sheep going astray and #ignore them. You shall take them back to your #brother.” (v1)
“If a man is found lying with the wife of another man, both of them shall die…So you shall #purge the #evil from #Israel.” (v22)
Various #laws. (v1-22)
“You shall not see your brother’s ox or his sheep going astray and #ignore them. You shall take them back to your #brother.” (v1)
“If a man is found lying with the wife of another man, both of them shall die…So you shall #purge the #evil from #Israel.” (v22)
January 2, 2026 at 4:41 PM
#Deuteronomy 21
“If a man…is put to #death and you hang him on a tree, his body shall not remain all night on the tree but you shall bury him the same day, for a hanged man is #cursed by #God. You shall not defile your land that the #LORD your God is giving you for an inheritance.” (v22-23)
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“If a man…is put to #death and you hang him on a tree, his body shall not remain all night on the tree but you shall bury him the same day, for a hanged man is #cursed by #God. You shall not defile your land that the #LORD your God is giving you for an inheritance.” (v22-23)
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January 2, 2026 at 4:39 AM