Jim Gallagher

TODAY’S DAILY READING: Joshua 17-18 & Acts 14
Old Testament: Joshua 17- Greatness 

Joshua 17:14
“Then the children of Joseph spoke to Joshua, saying, ‘Why have you given us only one lot and one share to inherit, since we are a great people, inasmuch as the Lord has blessed us until now?’”

The tribe of Manasseh felt as though they had been ripped off … Read More

Joshua 18- Neglect

Joshua 18:3
“Then Joshua said to the children of Israel: ‘How long will you neglect to go and possess the land which the Lord God of your fathers has given you?’”

After the great deliverance from Egypt, forty years in the wilderness, and … Read More

New Testament: Acts 14- They So Spoke

Acts 14:1
“Now it happened in Iconium that they went together to the synagogue of the Jews, and so spoke that a great multitude both of the Jews and of the Greeks believed.”

We read, they spoke in a way that resulted in many believing in Christ; which… Read More 

TODAY’S DAILY READING: Joshua 15-16 & Acts 13
Old Testament: Joshua 15- Daily Walk

Joshua 15:1
“So this was the lot of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families.”

After Joshua led the armies of Israel in victory against the Canaanite kings, he distributed the land to each of the tribes. The lands were determined by lot and the size of each tribe. The lot was like a divinely inspired roll of the dice. They may have prayed, rolled the dice, and trusted the Lord for the outcome. Once the lands were distributed, each tribe was responsible to occupy their portion. In order to occupy the land, they had to settle i,… Read More

Joshua 16- Not Strong Enough

Joshua 16:10

“And they did not drive out the Canaanites who dwelt in Gezer; but the Canaanites dwell among the Ephraimites to this day and have become forced laborers.”

Both Joshua and the early chapters of Judges, tell the story of … Read More

New Testament: Acts 13- Call Of God

Acts 13:2
“Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”

This is one of the most important events in history. It marks the beginning of the missionary campaign to the church in Antioch. The results of this event… Read More

TODAY’S DAILY READING: Joshua 13-14 & Acts 12
Old Testament: Joshua 13- Wait There’s More

Joshua 13:1
” Now Joshua was old, advanced in years. And the Lord said to him: ‘You are old, advanced in years, and there remains very much land yet to be possessed.’“

As the sun begins to set on… Read More

Joshua 14- Giant Slayer

Joshua 14:14
“Hebron therefore became the inheritance of Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite to this day, because he wholly followed the Lord God of Israel.”

After successfully leading military campaigns throughout Canaan, Joshua distributes the land to each of the tribes. It became their responsibility to establish the land as their own. Time and time again, we read how the tribes failed to take possession of all of the land for one reason or … Read More

New Testament: Acts 12- Constant In Prayer

Acts 12:5
“. . . but constant prayer was offered to God . . .”

Things looked very bleak for Peter. Persecution was on the rise throughout Israel. Many of his friends had been forced to flee to other nations for their safety and survival. James, perhaps … Read More 

TODAY’S DAILY READING: Joshua 11-12 & Acts 11
Old Testament: Joshua 11-Ganged Up On

Joshua 11:4-5
“So they went out, they and all their armies with them, as many people as the sand that is on the seashore in multitude, with very many horses and chariots. And when all these kings had met together, they came and camped together at the waters of Merom to fight… Read More

Joshua 12- Remember When…

Joshua 12:1
“These are the kings of the land whom the children of Israel defeated, and whose land they possessed on the other side of the Jordan toward the rising of the sun, from the River Arnon to Mount Hermon, and all the eastern Jordan plain:”

This chapter recounts the kingdoms that Joshua and the children of Israel overthrew. In a few cases, there are… Read More

New Testament: Acts 11- Legalism

Acts 11:3 
“You went in to uncircumcised men and ate with them!”

There are many churches I would love to visit and observe the work God is doing. The church in Jerusalem was one of those churches. In the early chapters of Acts, we read about this church that began as a work of the Spirit, was birthed… Read More

TODAY’S DAILY READING: Joshua 9-10 & Acts 10
Old Testament: Joshua 9- Treaty

Joshua 9:14
“Then the men of Israel took some of their provisions; but they did not ask counsel of the Lord.”

The men of Gibeon pulled off quite a scam. They went to great lengths to look like… Read More

Joshua 10- Allies

Joshua 10:5
“Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, and the king of Eglon, gathered together and went up, they and all their armies, and camped before Gibeon and made war against it.”

Joshua, Chapter 10, describes a great battle, where five nations join ranks to come against the Gibeonites, who had made an allegiance with the people of God. The battle that … Read More

New Testament: Acts 10- A Town Called Joppa

Acts 10:5
“Now send men to Joppa, and send for Simon whose surname is Peter.”

Joppa was a port city in Israel with a wealth of history. It serves as a powerful illustration of the heart of God for the world at large. Over 700 years before Peter slept on the rooftop of the tanner’s house, another famous character passed through Joppa. His name was Jonah, and he is infamous as… Read More

 

TODAY’S DAILY READING: Joshua 7-8 & Acts 9
Old Testament: Joshua 7- Banned

Joshua 7:13
“Get up, sanctify the people, and say, ‘Sanctify yourselves for tomorrow, because thus says the Lord God of Israel: “ There is an accursed thing in your midst, O Israel; you cannot stand before your enemies until you take away the accursed thing from among … Read More

Joshua 8- A Little Help

Joshua 8:1
“Now the Lord said to Joshua: ‘Do not be afraid, nor be dismayed; take all the people of war with you, and arise, go up to Ai. See, I have given into your hand the king of Ai, his people, his city, and his land.’”

Israel’s failure at Ai was… Read More

New Testament: Acts 9- Here I Am Lord

Acts 9:10
“Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and to him the Lord said in a vision, ‘Ananias.’ And he said, ‘Here I am, Lord.’”

A disciple named Ananias is a somewhat obscure character in the narrative of Acts. We do not know how he first heard about Christ, what his occupation was, or his role in the local church. All we know is, when he was called to service, he… Read More

TODAY’S DAILY READING: Joshua 5-6 & Acts 8
Old Testament: Joshua 5- Victory

Joshua 5:14
“So He said, ‘No, but as Commander of the army of the Lord I have now come.’ And Joshua fell on his face to the earth and worshiped, and said to Him, ‘What does my Lord… Read More  

Joshua 6- Walls

Joshua 6:3
“You shall march around the city, all you men of war; you shall go all around the city once. This you shall do six days.”

As Joshua stood overlooking Jericho, wondering how to defeat such a mighty foe, I am sure… Read More

New Testament: Acts 8- Unsung Heroes

Acts 8:5
“Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria and preached Christ to them.”

Philip was one of the men selected to serve tables at the church in Jerusalem. Now we…Read More

TODAY’S DAILY READING: Joshua 3-4 & Acts 7
Old Testament: Joshua 3- Entering In

Joshua 3:4
“. . . that you may know the way by which you must go, for you have not passed this way before.”

Sometimes, our Christian life takes us down roads we have not traveled before. The Lord desires to take us to new heights in our relationship with Him, and to use us for the furtherance of His … Read More

Joshua 4- Remember

Joshua 4:9
“Then Joshua set up twelve stones in the midst of the Jordan, in the place where the feet of the priests who bore the ark of the covenant stood; and they are there to this day.”

The purpose of setting up a rudimentary stone altar was to remind … Read More
New Testament: Acts 7- Jesus Standing

Acts 7:56
“Look! I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!”

Stephen’s story is a common one with an uncommon ending. All who have attempted to share the love of Christ with others have experienced the crowd turn on… Read More

 

TODAY’S DAILY READING: Joshua 1-2 & Acts 6
Old Testament: Joshua 1- Secret To Success

Joshua 1:5
“No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life…”

Have you ever wondered why some Christians seem to have great success in their personal lives? They seem to make better choices, commit less … Read More

Joshua 2- Story Of Redemption

Joshua 2:12-13
“Now therefore, I beg you, swear to me by the Lord, since I have shown you kindness, that you also will show kindness to my father’s house, and give me a true token, and spare my father, my mother, my brothers, my sisters, and all that they have, and deliver our lives from death.”… Read More

New Testament: Acts 6- Seven Men

Acts 6:3
“. . . seven men of good reputation . . .”

Scripture does not follow the stories of all seven of these men, but we know that both Stephen and Philip were remarkable men. Stephen carries the honor of being the first martyr of the church. While martyrdom is not something … Read More

TODAY’S DAILY READING: Deuteronomy 33-34 & Acts 5
Old Testament: Deuteronomy 33- Shelter From The Storm

Deuteronomy 33:27
“The eternal God is your refuge,
And underneath are the everlasting arms…”

Israel stood on the edge of the Promised Land. Soon they would cross the Jordan and face the giants. After forty years in the wilderness, their… Read More

Deuteronomy 34- Big Shoes

Deuteronomy 34:9
“Now Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him; so the children of Israel heeded him, and did as the Lord had commanded Moses.”

I can remember times… Read More

New Testament: Acts 5- When We Obey

Acts 5:32
“. . .the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him.”

Jesus promised, when we are baptized with the Holy Spirit, we will receive power to be witnesses for Christ. It seems to me, I am always in need of more power than I … Read More