Joshua, 15
46. From Ekron even unto the sea, all that [lay] near Ashdod, with their villages:
46. From Ekron even unto the sea, all that [lay] near Ashdod, with their villages:
Joshua chapter 15 describes the division of the promised land to the children of Israel between the tribes of Judah and Simeon. The area that was designated for Judah is described in detail, with the borders and cities that compose it. Some topics that arise in this chapter include fulfillment of God's promises, the importance of obedience, the reward of faith, and the importance of perseverance. Here are five verses related to these themes:
Deuteronomy 7:9: "Know, therefore, may the Lord His God be God; He is the faithful God, who holds the covenant and goodness for a thousand generations of those who love him and obey his commandments." This verse talks about God's faithfulness to maintain his promises and covenants with those who love and obey him, a theme that is seen in the distribution of the promised land in Joshua 15.
Hebrews 10:36: "With perseverance, you need faith, that after you have done God's will, they receive what He has promised." This verse emphasizes the importance of perseverance in faith and obedience, and how it results in the reception of God's promises, a theme that is seen throughout the history of Israel.
Joshua 14:9: "Then, on that day, Moses swore me, saying, Certainly, the land where you stepped will be yours by inheritance, and by inheritance of your children forever, because you were faithful to the Lord, my God. " This verse talks about the reward of faithfulness, which was promised to Caleb, one of the spies who believed in God's promise on the promised land and persevered in his faith.
2 Timothy 4:7-8: "I fought the good fight, I finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now the crown of justice is reserved, which the Lord, just judge, will give me that day; and not only to me, but also to all who love their coming. " This verse talks about the importance of perseverance in the race of faith, and how those who persevere will be rewarded with the crown of justice.
Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord of all your heart and do not rely on your own understanding; recognize the Lord in all your ways, and He will straighten your paths." This verse emphasizes the importance of trusting God and obeying Him in all things, a theme that is seen in the fulfillment of the promise of the promised land in Joshua 15.
“Que Jesus reine sempre soberano no seu coração e o faça cada vez mais digno de seus divinos dons.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina