#409: "Jericho" by Andrew Ripp

<p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>It doesn't matter how thick the walls are to us; it only matters how thick the walls are to God. When Andrew Ripp sings of our fears coming down like Jericho walls in his song "Jericho," I was inspired to study the story leading up to that moment.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"center","id":7132,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --></p> <div class="wp-block-image"><a href= "https://www.michellenezat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Joshua-1_9-square.jpg"> <img class="wp-image-7132" src= "https://www.michellenezat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Joshua-1_9-square.jpg" alt="" /></a></div> <p><!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>I learned a lot about Joshua and what God commanded him. {Spoiler alert: God speaks directly to his fear.} Join me on the journey this week!</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>In this encore episode, I discuss:</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --></p> <ul id="block-97d8d082-7075-4e12-8b78-7635c32f898d"> <li>Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: <ul> <li>Context</li> <li>Read larger chunks of Scripture</li> <li>Consider the opposite</li> <li>Use section headings to get your bearings</li> <li>Read/watch an overview of the book you're studying</li> <li>Consider the historical context</li> <li>Meditate on God's Word</li> <li>Follow the cross-reference</li> </ul> </li> <li>The 30 Day Music Challenge - <a href= "https://www.michellenezat.com/30daychallenge">ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE HERE</a></li> <li>Not overcomplicating our time in God's Word</li> <li>Taking in the whole story - Joshua 1-6</li> <li>Considering that "courage" is the opposite of "fear"</li> <li>An overview of the book of Joshua - <a href= "https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/joshua/">BibleProject.com</a></li> <li>Taking on Exodus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy to gain historical context (look for Joshua in these texts as well)</li> <li>God's four calls for Joshua be strong and co