March 9 + Daily notes & readings

DAY 68

This is, by far, the most chapters we've read in a one day. You'll see, however, that some of them are pretty short and most follow the same pattern. The Israelites have conquered the promised land and now it is time to allot the land to the different tribes.

Since you've got a little more reading to do and since a lot of it is names of territories and cities, I won't include any notes today.

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DAILY READINGS

Joshua 13-21 & Psalm 68

OTHER OBSERVATIONS

Here's an assignment for you. We believe scripture to be "God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness" (2 Timothy 3:16). Can you find those elements in today's reading?

Stay blessed...john

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April 6 + Daily notes & readings

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