THE LESSON OF ISRAEL'S HISTORY
Joshua 24:1
The previous chapter contains Joshua's own last words of warning to
Israel; here he is God's mouthpiece: “Thus saith the Lord God of
Israel.”
There is, first, the recapitulation of past mercy. From time to time
we should definitely recall, for our childr... [ Continue Reading ]
JOSHUA'S LAST SERVICE TO HIS PEOPLE
Joshua 24:16
Joshua did well to discourage their proud vauntings, and to show that
the people could not in their own might realize God's ideal, Psalms
105:4. The book of Judges is a bitter commentary on these lofty words.
What the stone of witness was to Israel... [ Continue Reading ]