Reasoning Through the Bible

In this verse-by-verse study of Joshua 23, Reasoning Through the Bible looks at Joshua’s farewell address to the leaders of Israel. Joshua is old, advanced in years, and near the end of his life. His final message is not about himself, but about the faithfulness of God and the need for Israel to remain faithful after he is gone.
This session explores why Joshua reminded the people that the Lord had fought for them, why there was still work to do even after Israel had rest, and why the remaining nations were still a danger. Joshua warns Israel not to turn aside to the right or left, not to cling to pagan nations, and not to worship other gods.
A major theme in this episode is finishing faithfully. Joshua remained true to the Lord to the end of his life, and his final words challenge believers today to leave behind a clear testimony of faith. The session also applies Joshua’s warning to the Christian life by showing how believers can stop fighting sin, grow tired spiritually, and allow the world, the flesh, and the devil to remain too close.
Topics in this episode include:
 Joshua 23 study 
 Joshua’s farewell address 
 faithful to the end 
 final words to the next generation 
 God fights for His people 
 unfinished obedience 
 fighting sin after salvation 
 do not turn to the right or left 
 love the Lord your God 
 blessings and warnings 
 God’s discipline and judgment 
Reasoning Through the Bible is a verse-by-verse Bible teaching ministry committed to careful exposition, biblical context, and faithful application.
Questions from this session:
How can we pass along our beliefs to our children?
Why would Israel stop fighting before they finished? 
What would you want to pass along when you die? 
How do we reconcile God’s justice and love? 
How can I stay faithful to the end?
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In this verse-by-verse study of Joshua 22, Reasoning Through the Bible continues the account of the altar built by the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh on the east side of the Jordan. When the rest of Israel hears about the altar, they fear that these tribes are turning away from the Lord and repeating the sins of the past.
This session looks back at two serious examples: the sin at Peor and Achan’s sin at Ai. Both remind Israel that sin does not remain isolated. One person, one group, or one act of rebellion can bring consequences on the larger body. The discussion also distinguishes between the guilt of sin and the consequences of sin. God truly forgives those who repent, but the consequences of sinful choices may still remain.
A major theme in this episode is the danger of spiritual drift. The eastern tribes intended the altar to be a witness for future generations, but their separation from the main body of Israel still created long-term danger. Their concern for their children was right, but the solution showed how easy it is for worship to begin shifting away from God’s revealed pattern.
Topics in this episode include:
Joshua 22 study
sin at Peor
Achan’s sin
guilt and consequences of sin
no victimless sin
the remnant in Israel
the witness altar
passing faith to children
teaching the next generation
blood sacrifice and atonement
spiritual drift
staying close to God’s people
Reasoning Through the Bible is a verse-by-verse Bible teaching ministry committed to careful exposition, biblical context, and faithful application.
 Questions from this Session: 
What happens when we do not ask God’s guidance?
Is a bloodless sacrifice a good thing or not? 
What happens when we settle away from other believers? 
Is there a difference in the guilt of sin and the consequences of sin? 
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In this verse-by-verse study of Joshua 22, Reasoning Through the Bible looks at the return of the Reubenites, Gadites, and half-tribe of Manasseh after helping the rest of Israel conquer the land. These two-and-a-half tribes had chosen to settle east of the Jordan, but they still kept their promise to Moses and Joshua by helping their brothers fight for the land west of the Jordan.
This session begins with a reminder of God’s promise of the land to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and the nation of Israel. The discussion traces how the land promise runs through Genesis, Joshua, the Babylonian captivity, the return from exile, the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70, and Israel’s return as a modern nation. The land matters because God promised it unconditionally.
A major theme in this episode is the importance of serving with God’s people. The eastern tribes did not abandon their brothers. They participated in the work, and Joshua commended them for their faithfulness. The session applies this to the church today, reminding believers that ministry is not only for a few people while everyone else watches. Christians are called to participate in the work of the body.
The study also addresses Joshua’s warning to remember the Lord, the danger of settling for less than God’s best, whether material wealth is guaranteed to believers, and the large altar built near the Jordan. Israel’s reaction to that altar shows how seriously they understood the danger of rebellion, while the physical separation of the eastern tribes becomes a warning about how distance from God’s people can eventually lead to drift.
Topics in this episode include:
Joshua 22 study
Israel’s land promise
Reuben, Gad, and half-tribe of Manasseh
serving with God’s people
rest after the work
don’t settle for less
remember the Lord
wealth and the Christian life
the controversial altar
physical separation from believers
spiritual drift
Reasoning Through the Bible is a verse-by-verse Bible teaching ministry committed to careful exposition, biblical context, and faithful application.
Questions in this session:
How important is it for Christians to do ministry work?
What about the people who left God’s best? 
Why do the people need reminding so many times? 
Can following God’s ways bring great wealth?
Are there risks with building large religious structures? 
What happens when we are separated from other people? 
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In this verse-by-verse study of Joshua 20–21, Reasoning Through the Bible examines the cities of refuge and the powerful picture they give of God’s justice, mercy, and protection. These cities were set apart for someone who had killed another person unintentionally, giving them a safe place to flee until their case could be heard fairly.
This session explores how the cities of refuge point to important biblical principles still reflected in legal systems today, including due process, innocent until proven guilty, fair judgment, and protection from vengeance. The study also explains why these cities were connected to the Levites, who were responsible for knowing and applying God’s law.
A major theme in this episode is how the cities of refuge point forward to Jesus Christ. God is our refuge, Jesus is our High Priest, and when our High Priest died, believers were set free from condemnation. The cities were accessible to all, and in the same way, Christ is near and available to all who come to Him by faith.
The episode also addresses Joshua 21 and the question of Israel’s land promises. Did Joshua 21 fulfill all the land promises made to Abraham forever, or is there still a future fulfillment for Israel? The discussion looks at the Abrahamic covenant, the meaning of “forever,” the boundaries promised to Abraham, and why God is not finished with Israel.
Topics in this episode include:
Joshua 20–21 study
cities of refuge
biblical justice
innocent until proven guilty
manslaughter and murder
Jesus as our refuge
Christ our High Priest
no condemnation in Christ
God gave Israel rest
Israel’s land promises
Abrahamic covenant
forever means forever
Reasoning Through the Bible is a verse-by-verse Bible teaching ministry committed to careful exposition, biblical context, and faithful application.
Questions in this session:  
What are the rules around the cities of refuge?
When someone is offered refuge, how can they get it?
What is the connection with the high priest? 
Who can run to refuge in our high priest? 
What happens to those who do not take refuge?  
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In this verse-by-verse study of Joshua 11–19, Reasoning Through the Bible moves through one of the most detailed sections in the book of Joshua. These chapters include long lists of conquered kings, cities, boundaries, tribes, inheritances, and land divisions. At first glance, the details may feel tedious, but they serve an important purpose: they show that Joshua is not religious myth, but real history rooted in real places, real people, and real covenant promises.
This session explores why God included so many land details, how Joshua’s conquest shows God’s faithfulness, and why Israel still failed to finish the work completely. The discussion also addresses the hardening of hearts, the Anakim giants, the later problem of Goliath from Gath, and the danger of leaving unfinished obedience behind.
The study also highlights Caleb’s remarkable faith at 85 years old. Caleb does not ask for the easiest land. He asks for the hill country where the giants live, because he still trusts the Lord’s promise. The episode also explains why the Levites received no tribal land inheritance, how that helps illuminate Barnabas in Acts 4, why occult practices such as divination are condemned, and how the Bible gives a high and fair view of women through the daughters who receive their inheritance.
Topics in this episode include:
Joshua 11–19 study
conquest of Canaan
land inheritance in Joshua
why biblical details matter
hardening of hearts
Anakim and giants
Caleb at 85
Levites and inheritance
Balaam and divination
women and inheritance in the Bible
finishing God’s assignment
Reasoning Through the Bible is a verse-by-verse Bible teaching ministry committed to careful exposition, biblical context, and faithful application.
Questions in this session:
What about God hardening people’s hearts? 
If God has been faithful in the past, can we trust Him in the future?
Is it better to get wealth or closer to the Lord?
Can a leader satisfy everyone?  
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