Mark’s Memos

“Prepare provisions for yourselves, …” (Josh. 1:10-11) As the people of God were getting ready to cross over the Jordan and enter the Promised Land, they were commanded to each prepare provisions for themselves. Notice that they weren’t to assume that their personal...

Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying, "Pass through the camp and command the people, saying, 'Prepare provisions for yourselves, for within three days you will cross over this Jordan, to go in to possess the land which the LORD your God is giving...

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." (Josh. 1:9) God has commanded us to be strong and of good courage. Are you? God also commands us to not be afraid or...

“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.” (Josh. 1:8; see...

“Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go.” (Josh. 1:7) God wants you to prosper wherever...

After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, it came to pass that the LORD spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' assistant, saying: “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I am giving to...

Deuteronomy 28 lists blessings for obeying God and cursings for not obeying God. These blessings and cursings not only apply to individuals, but also to nations. What if America continues to reject God and His ways? Consider the following verses from Deuteronomy 28! A...

"Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you." (Deut. 31:6; see also Deut. 31:7-8, 23) God wants you to be strong and courageous! God doesn’t want you...

Many people assume that it is much harder to obey God than to disobey God. While it may be harder to obey God than disobey God, the fruit of disobeying God is much harder than the challenge of obeying God. Deuteronomy 28 lists the blessings for obeying God and the...

And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, because you obey the voice of the LORD your God:” (Deut. 28:2) Deuteronomy 28:1-2 tells us that if we diligently seek after God, He will bless us. That chapter goes on to list several of the blessings that...