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A Year Held in His Hands| A New Year Sermon

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A Year Held in His Hands| A New Year Sermon Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash Every time a new year comes close, something in me start feeling that weird mix of excitement and heaviness. Maybe you know the feeling too—like you’re standing at this invisible doorway. One foot in the old year (the stuff you want to forget but somehow still sticks to you like stubborn glue), and the other foot stepping into something you still can’t see clearly. And sometimes you’re hopeful, sometimes you’re scared, sometimes you’re… well, both at the same time. I was thinking about all that while reading some Scriptures again, and honestly, it hit me harder this year. Maybe because life been kinda loud lately, or maybe because I’m tired of pretending everything always makes sense. But the Bible does this thing, right? It sneaks into the parts of your heart you thought you cleaned up, and suddenly you realize God is trying to talk to you again. Even if it feels like you weren’t exactly listening. S...

Joshua 23

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  Joshua 23: A Detailed Explanation Introduction Joshua 23 is one of the final chapters of the Book of Joshua, where Joshua, nearing the end of his life, gathers the leaders of Israel to give them a farewell speech. This speech serves as a reminder of God’s faithfulness, a call to obedience, and a warning against disobedience. The chapter highlights the importance of faithfulness to God, warns against idolatry, and encourages Israel to continue following God’s commands. Historical Context At this point in Israel’s history, Joshua is old and well advanced in years. The Israelites have largely conquered the Promised Land, though some territories remain to be fully secured. Joshua, knowing that his time is short, gives a farewell address to ensure that Israel remains faithful to God after his death. Joshua's speech is similar to the farewell speeches of other leaders in the Bible, such as Moses in Deuteronomy 31-34 and Samuel in 1 Samuel 12 . These speeches typically contain ref...