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Romans 11:11-29 (view passage online)
Israel stumbled, but God used their fall to bring salvation to the Gentiles. The olive tree illustration shows Gentiles as wild branches grafted into the supportive root. Believers must not boast because Israel faces only partial and temporary blindness before God saves them completely.
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Galatians (view passage online)
Paul declares a curse on anyone who preaches a different gospel. Adding works to faith perverts the gospel and puts eternal destinies at stake. Believers confront false teaching as an act of love because speaking truth matters more than pleasing men.
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Joshua 24 (view passage online)
Joshua gives his farewell address and recounts God’s faithfulness throughout the history of Israel. He challenges the people to choose between the Lord and other gods. Believers today face the same choice to stop conforming to the world and transform their minds.
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Joshua 23 (view passage online)
Joshua issues a farewell charge reminding Israel how God fought for them. He urges them to act courageously and hold fast to the Lord. Crossing a busy street in India provides a helpful picture of staying close to Jesus.
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Joshua 22 (view passage online)
The Lord gave Israel rest and commanded them to love Him and hold fast to Him. The eastern tribes return home with great riches and resolve an altar misunderstanding to preserve unity. This historical account points to new covenant promises and regeneration truths from Romans.