Day 9: An American in the Old Testament

Day 9: An American in the Old Testament

THE STORY OF SAUL – 1 Samuel 15:1–3a, 7, 9, 17, 19, 23b – And Samuel said to Saul, “The LORD sent me to anoint you king over his people Israel; now therefore listen to the words of the LORD. Thus says the LORD of hosts, ‘I have noted what Amalek did to Israel in...
Day 8: No Matter What

Day 8: No Matter What

THE STORY OF JOSHUA – Joshua 6:1–5 – Now Jericho was shut up inside and outside because of the people of Israel. None went out, and none came in. And the LORD said to Joshua, “See, I have given Jericho into your hand, with its king and mighty men of valor. You shall...
Day 7: Far as the Curse Is Found

Day 7: Far as the Curse Is Found

THE STORY OF MOSES – Exodus 12:3, 6, 11–13 – Tell all the congregation of Israel that on the tenth day of this month every man shall take a lamb according to their fathers’ houses, a lamb for a household. … and you shall keep it until the fourteenth day of this month,...
Day 6 : The Shepherd and the Shadow

Day 6 : The Shepherd and the Shadow

THE STORY OF JOSEPH – Genesis 37:23–24, 28; 39:2 – So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe, the robe of many colors that he wore. And they took him and threw him into a pit. … Then Midianite traders passed by. And they drew Joseph up and...
Day 5: Broken Heroes

Day 5: Broken Heroes

THE STORY OF JACOB, RACHEL, & LEAH – Genesis 27:36, 29:16–18, 31, 35 – Esau said, “Is he not rightly named Jacob [meaning, “He cheats”]? For he has cheated me these two times. He took away my birthright, and behold, now he has taken away my blessing.”… Now Laban...