40 Minutes In The Old Testament

Joshua 11:6-23 (Episode 192)

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Nov 29, 2019
In a gripping discussion, hosts explore why God seems to stack the odds against Israel, diving into the irony of the 'sand on the seashore' imagery. They uncover the tactical advantages of chariot warfare and how God's underdog victories emphasize divine intervention. The shocking destruction of Hazor is tied to archaeological findings, while the nuanced concept of 'devoted to destruction' reveals deeper theological meanings. Is Israel truly the 'good guys'? Tune in as they dissect motivations behind conquest, contrasting moral superiority with fulfilling divine promises.
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ANECDOTE

Black Friday vs Cyber Monday

  • Chad jokes he avoids Black Friday crowds and prefers Cyber Monday shopping from his recliner.
  • He and Daniel trade playful shopping-and-sports clichés about family habits.
INSIGHT

Promise Image Used Ironically

  • The sand-on-the-seashore image is reused ironically to describe Israel's enemies, not Israel itself.
  • That irony highlights God's power: numbers don't matter when Yahweh fights for Israel.
INSIGHT

Chariots Recall Exodus Deliverance

  • Horses and chariots evoke Egypt and Exodus 14, linking Joshua's victory to the Red Sea tradition.
  • The narrative intentionally recalls Egypt to show God repeating deliverance motifs.
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