M.F. Royer
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#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)
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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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#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
#Deuteronomy 20
“When you go out to #war against your enemies, and see horses and chariots and an army larger than your own, you shall not be afraid…for the #LORD your God is with you…the LORD your #God is He who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the #victory.” (v1,4)
“When you go out to #war against your enemies, and see horses and chariots and an army larger than your own, you shall not be afraid…for the #LORD your God is with you…the LORD your #God is He who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the #victory.” (v1,4)
December 31, 2025 at 4:15 PM
#Deuteronomy 20
“When you go out to #war against your enemies, and see horses and chariots and an army larger than your own, you shall not be afraid…for the #LORD your God is with you…the LORD your #God is He who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the #victory.” (v1,4)
“When you go out to #war against your enemies, and see horses and chariots and an army larger than your own, you shall not be afraid…for the #LORD your God is with you…the LORD your #God is He who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the #victory.” (v1,4)
#Deuteronomy 19
“Your eye shall not #pity (the murderer), but you shall #purge the #guilt of #innocent #blood from #Israel...” (v13)
“You shall not move your neighbor’s landmark...” (v14)
“…Only on the #evidence of two witnesses or of three #witnesses shall a charge be established.” (v15)
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“Your eye shall not #pity (the murderer), but you shall #purge the #guilt of #innocent #blood from #Israel...” (v13)
“You shall not move your neighbor’s landmark...” (v14)
“…Only on the #evidence of two witnesses or of three #witnesses shall a charge be established.” (v15)
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December 30, 2025 at 10:42 PM
#Deuteronomy 19
“Your eye shall not #pity (the murderer), but you shall #purge the #guilt of #innocent #blood from #Israel...” (v13)
“You shall not move your neighbor’s landmark...” (v14)
“…Only on the #evidence of two witnesses or of three #witnesses shall a charge be established.” (v15)
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“Your eye shall not #pity (the murderer), but you shall #purge the #guilt of #innocent #blood from #Israel...” (v13)
“You shall not move your neighbor’s landmark...” (v14)
“…Only on the #evidence of two witnesses or of three #witnesses shall a charge be established.” (v15)
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#Deuteronomy 18
#Commands against child #sacrifice, #divination, and #sorcery. (v9-14)
“For whoever does these things is an #abomination…” (v12)
“The #LORD your #God will raise up for you a #prophet like me from among you—it is to Him you shall listen…’I will put my words in His mouth…’” (v15,18)
#Commands against child #sacrifice, #divination, and #sorcery. (v9-14)
“For whoever does these things is an #abomination…” (v12)
“The #LORD your #God will raise up for you a #prophet like me from among you—it is to Him you shall listen…’I will put my words in His mouth…’” (v15,18)
December 29, 2025 at 5:32 PM
#Deuteronomy 18
#Commands against child #sacrifice, #divination, and #sorcery. (v9-14)
“For whoever does these things is an #abomination…” (v12)
“The #LORD your #God will raise up for you a #prophet like me from among you—it is to Him you shall listen…’I will put my words in His mouth…’” (v15,18)
#Commands against child #sacrifice, #divination, and #sorcery. (v9-14)
“For whoever does these things is an #abomination…” (v12)
“The #LORD your #God will raise up for you a #prophet like me from among you—it is to Him you shall listen…’I will put my words in His mouth…’” (v15,18)
#Deuteronomy 17
The death penalty required for worshiping other #gods and objects. (v1-7)
Instructions for making difficult and important legal judgments. (v8-13)
Laws concerning future kings of #Israel. (v14-20)
“…that he may continue long in his #kingdom, he and his children, in Israel.” (v20)
The death penalty required for worshiping other #gods and objects. (v1-7)
Instructions for making difficult and important legal judgments. (v8-13)
Laws concerning future kings of #Israel. (v14-20)
“…that he may continue long in his #kingdom, he and his children, in Israel.” (v20)
December 27, 2025 at 5:08 PM
#Deuteronomy 17
The death penalty required for worshiping other #gods and objects. (v1-7)
Instructions for making difficult and important legal judgments. (v8-13)
Laws concerning future kings of #Israel. (v14-20)
“…that he may continue long in his #kingdom, he and his children, in Israel.” (v20)
The death penalty required for worshiping other #gods and objects. (v1-7)
Instructions for making difficult and important legal judgments. (v8-13)
Laws concerning future kings of #Israel. (v14-20)
“…that he may continue long in his #kingdom, he and his children, in Israel.” (v20)
#Deuteronomy 16
Instructions for observing the #Passover (v1-8), the Feast of Weeks (v9-12), and the Feast of Booths (v13-17).
“You shall appoint #judges and officers in all your towns that the #LORD your #God is giving you…Justice, and only #justice, you shall follow, that you may live…” (v18,20)
Instructions for observing the #Passover (v1-8), the Feast of Weeks (v9-12), and the Feast of Booths (v13-17).
“You shall appoint #judges and officers in all your towns that the #LORD your #God is giving you…Justice, and only #justice, you shall follow, that you may live…” (v18,20)
December 26, 2025 at 6:24 PM
#Deuteronomy 15
“If among you, one of your brothers should become poor in any of your towns within your land that the #LORD your #God is giving you, you shall not harden your heart or shut your hand against your poor brother…you shall open your hand…lend him sufficient for his need…” (v7-8)
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“If among you, one of your brothers should become poor in any of your towns within your land that the #LORD your #God is giving you, you shall not harden your heart or shut your hand against your poor brother…you shall open your hand…lend him sufficient for his need…” (v7-8)
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December 26, 2025 at 4:59 AM
#Deuteronomy 15
“If among you, one of your brothers should become poor in any of your towns within your land that the #LORD your #God is giving you, you shall not harden your heart or shut your hand against your poor brother…you shall open your hand…lend him sufficient for his need…” (v7-8)
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“If among you, one of your brothers should become poor in any of your towns within your land that the #LORD your #God is giving you, you shall not harden your heart or shut your hand against your poor brother…you shall open your hand…lend him sufficient for his need…” (v7-8)
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#Deuteronomy 14
“For you are a people #holy to the #LORD your #God, and the LORD has #chosen you to be a people for His treasured possession...” (v2)
Clean and unclean food. (v3-21)
#Tithes to God. (v22-29)
“…that the LORD your God may #bless you in all the work of your hands that you do.” (v29)
“For you are a people #holy to the #LORD your #God, and the LORD has #chosen you to be a people for His treasured possession...” (v2)
Clean and unclean food. (v3-21)
#Tithes to God. (v22-29)
“…that the LORD your God may #bless you in all the work of your hands that you do.” (v29)
December 25, 2025 at 4:32 AM
#Deuteronomy 13
Commands to #destroy prophets (v1-5), family members and friends (v6-11), and entire cities (v12-18) who try persuading people to serve #gods other than the LORD #God.
“…because he has taught #rebellion against the #LORD your God…So you shall #purge the #evil from your midst.” (v5)
Commands to #destroy prophets (v1-5), family members and friends (v6-11), and entire cities (v12-18) who try persuading people to serve #gods other than the LORD #God.
“…because he has taught #rebellion against the #LORD your God…So you shall #purge the #evil from your midst.” (v5)
December 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM
#Deuteronomy 13
Commands to #destroy prophets (v1-5), family members and friends (v6-11), and entire cities (v12-18) who try persuading people to serve #gods other than the LORD #God.
“…because he has taught #rebellion against the #LORD your God…So you shall #purge the #evil from your midst.” (v5)
Commands to #destroy prophets (v1-5), family members and friends (v6-11), and entire cities (v12-18) who try persuading people to serve #gods other than the LORD #God.
“…because he has taught #rebellion against the #LORD your God…So you shall #purge the #evil from your midst.” (v5)