March 23 Readings

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The Back to the Bible OT and NT Together Reading Plan

Joshua 13-15; Luke 1.57-80
King James Version with Web Encyclopedia links: Joshua 13;Joshua 14;Joshua 15;Luke 1.57-80

Joshua 13
The land was to be partitioned among the remaining 9 1/2 tribes who would live west of the Jordan River. However, there were land which still needed to be conquered (v.1-7). East Canaan was divided among the other half of Manasseh, Reubenites and the Gadires, east of the Jordan. There was no inheritance for the tribe of Levi, the Lord was their inheritance. Just as in our Christian lives, there are areas in our lives which are not under the control of the Holy Spirit, God promised that He Himself would drive them out of our lives. The Christian life is a lifetime process of santification in our lives, it takes discipline and hard work. Arthur Pink has more details about the division

Joshua 14
The land was divided aong the 9 1/2 tribes west of Canaan (1-5). For some unknown reason Caleb madee a request and was granted the land of Hebron (6-15). Caleb was one of the two spies who with Joshua were faithful to God in encouraging the people to go and possess the land. The people had rebelled, the whole generation died out except for Joshua and Caleb entered into Canaan. God remembered and He rewarded Caleb. We should remember that God will reward us for our faith and service but it may take time for God to fulfill His promises. In this case, it took God forty years.

Joshua 15
The land was allotted for Judah, great detail was given. Information on the allotment of Judah is given in this link. Judah received the largest allotment. The details are specified in this chapter. Judah has a special place in God's heart because it was out of Judah that the Messiah, Jesus would come. Gen 49.10 'The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler's staff from between his feet until he comes to whom it belongs and the obedience of the nations is his.'
Here is an excellent map of Judah

Joshua 13, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Joshua 14, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Joshua 15, with Commentaries, verse by verse

Other Links
Arthur Pink-Gleanings in Joshua
OT Gateway Links on Joshua
Introduction to Joshua by Malik
Malik Argument of Joshua
Dr. Thomas Constable Study Notes is a PDF file, open with Adobe Acrobatic Reader
Calvin on Joshua 1-18
Calvin on Joshua 19-24
Doug Goins on Joshua, scroll down
Spurgeon's Sermons on Joshua
Biblebb.com Website
Studies in the Life of Joshua by J. Hampton Keathley III



Luke 1.57-80 with Commentaries, verse by verse
In this passage, Elizabeth gave birth to John the Baptist. The friends and family rejoiced with Elizabeth and Zechariah. When John was circumcised, they were going to name the baby Zechariah after his father, but Elizabeth said that his name should be John. Zechariah was still speechless and asked for a writing tablet and wrote that the baby 's name should be John. At that moment, he began to speak praising God. He gave this song of praise v. 67-80. This is known as the Benedictus because of the opening word which was translated from the Latin Vulgate 'Praise be ...' The song praise God (v.68-75) and praise God for the child (v. 76-79). Remember Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and was prophetic of what John would do some thirty years later.John would be the forerunner of the Messiah, for he will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for Him John had godly parents who taught him the Word of God. (v. 80) he grew and become strong in the spirit; and he lived in the desert until he appeared publicly in Israel. Some thirty years later, John came on the scene preaching the repentance of sin, and the Kingdom of Heaven was at hand. (Luke 3)

More Links in Luke
Introduction to Luke-Malik
Argument for the Gospel of Luke-Malik
Deffinbaugh on Luke
Lightfoot on Luke
Ritchie on Luke
Dr. Thomas Constable Study Notes is a PDF file, open with Adobe Acrobatic Reader
Sermons on Luke by Ryle, Spurgeon, and Whitefield
John Piper Sermons on Luke


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