Tuesday

9-April

Joshua 21-22; Ps 43; John 14

Joshua 21:  What did the Levites receive in terms of places to settle?

Joshua 22: What happened to the Reubenites, the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh?

John 14: Do you think Thomas believed that Jesus was God? What “I am“ statements does Jesus make in this chapter? What does He tell the disciples they will be able to accomplish?  What does Jesus say He is leaving the disciples with?

Writing Prompt: What kind of peace does Jesus offer to the disciples and to us?  What kind of peace does the world offer?  What do you need to take advantage of Jesus’ offer?

Joshua 21:  The Levites received cities, including cities of refuge, with their surround land for the livestock to graze.

Joshua 22: the Reubenites, the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh were allowed to return to their land on the eastern side of the Jordan.  This was the land they had asked Moses for and which they had been granted with the provision that they would assist the other tribes in conquering their lands.

John 14: Thomas asked Jesus to show him the father so that he could believe. Jesus says I am the way, I am the truth, I am the life. Twice He tells the disciples that he will send them the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit will help them remember his teachings and guide them. He also says he will leave them with his peace. He tells the disciples they will be able to accomplish things even greater than the things He has accomplished.