Thru the Bible

Dr. J. Vernon McGee

Joshua 1:10—2:8

May 26, 2022

After 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, the children of Israel, now under Joshua’s leadership, are preparing to cross the Jordan. Hop aboard the Bible Bus and listen as two faithful spies unfold the strategy to enter the land God has long promised His people. 

References: Joshua 1:10

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On the surface, the Old Testament book of Joshua is about history, but underneath the facts are spiritual principles that apply to all of us as well. So, grab your Bible and journey through what Dr. McGee calls “a significant book of redemption.”
May 25, 2022
As we come to the end of Deuteronomy, it’s time to say goodbye to Moses. In these final chapters, Moses leaves his people with one last song before they prepare to enter the Promised Land. Follow along as Dr. McGee points out God’s great love for His people one last time in the book of Deuteronomy. May you end our study of this marvelous book clinging to the promise of God’s unconditional, unwavering, matchless love.
May 24, 2022
When we last saw the children of Israel, they were misinterpreting God’s Law. Now they are faced with a choice: Life and good, or death and evil. What will they choose? In Deuteronomy 30 and 31, meet Israel’s new leader, Joshua, and get ready to see God’s people enter the Promised Land. 
May 23, 2022
So often, we miss out on God’s love because we are blinded by our own righteousness. In Deuteronomy 29 and 30, we review Israel’s past and learn how their wandering hearts aren’t much different than ours today. Follow along as Dr. McGee teaches us about the Palestinian covenant, God’s prophecy to Israel, and Israel’s misinterpretation of God’s Law in terms of their own righteousness.
May 20, 2022
When God makes a covenant, He never breaks it. In Deuteronomy 27 and 28, we see God’s covenant with Israel regarding the Promised Land. While their success and blessing in the land was dependent on their obedience, God gave them the land without conditions. Likewise, today, God’s love for us comes without conditions, yet His blessing is closely tied to our obedience and hearts of worship toward Him.  
May 19, 2022
Every day, we are at war with our flesh. In our study of Deuteronomy 25 and 26, Dr. McGee teaches that our flesh is not something to despise or fight with self-discipline. Instead, our flesh can point us to the Holy Spirit. When we walk with God, the fruit of the Spirit will flow from us. Find hope in God’s promise to one day irradicate our flesh and bring us to completion as new creatures. 
May 18, 2022
If we are born of God, then our attitude, appearance, and all-around conduct should communicate that to others. Deuteronomy 23 and 24 outline several laws regarding what conduct is acceptable and unacceptable to God. Follow along as Dr. McGee teaches us the importance of being born again, yielding to the Holy Spirit rather than our flesh, and taking care of each other as God’s family. 
May 17, 2022
You probably don’t spend much time thinking about the safety of birds. In Deuteronomy 21-23, God went out of His way to make sure birds were protected. He even made a law about it. God shows His love for the birds by protecting them with a law, just as He shows His love for us by giving us laws intended for our safety. Learn to see God’s Law in a new light—the light of His love and protection. 
May 16, 2022
Today on the Bible Bus, we cover some terrifying topics. But have no fear! God is Immanuel—He is with us! In Deuteronomy 20 and 21, we learn about the rules of warfare, murder, captured women, and insubordinate sons. While today’s topics give rise to some feelings of mourning and fear, discover how each law points to God as “with us” even in life’s unpleasant times. 
May 13, 2022
Don’t worry about the future. In Deuteronomy 18 and 19, God offers the hope and promise of a coming Messiah to His people. In doing so, He reminded the children of Israel of His plans to “give them a hope and a future.” As we continue our study of the Law, Dr. McGee encourages us to have hope in God regarding the future. If we have Him, then we have nothing to fear.
May 12, 2022
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Get ready to fight the good fight against legalism in Galatians. When this letter was written, it defended the gospel of Christ from people who wanted to reduce it to rules. Not surprising, Galatians has provided the backbone for several great spiritual revivals around the world. Freedom, we learn, is a serious fight. Allow grace to revolutionize your own life through these seven lessons from Dr. J. Vernon McGee.

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Thru the Bible takes the listener through the entire Bible in just five years, threading back and forth between the Old and New Testaments. You can begin the study at any time. When we have concluded Revelation, we will start over again in Genesis, so if you are with us for five years you will not miss any part of the Bible. 

Other Thru the Bible Programs:
Thru the Bible - Minute with McGee
Thru the Bible - Questions & Answers
Thru the Bible - Sunday Sermon
Thru the Bible International
A Través de la Biblia 

About Dr. J. Vernon McGee

John Vernon McGee was born in Hillsboro, Texas, in 1904. Dr. McGee remarked, "When I was born and the doctor gave me the customary whack, my mother said that I let out a yell that could be heard on all four borders of Texas!" His Creator well knew that he would need a powerful voice to deliver a powerful message.

After completing his education (including a Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary), he and his wife came west, settling in Pasadena, California. Dr. McGee's greatest pastorate was at the historic Church of the Open Door in downtown Los Angeles, where he served from 1949 to 1970.

He began teaching Thru the Bible in 1967. After retiring from the pastorate, he set up radio headquarters in Pasadena, and the radio ministry expanded rapidly. Listeners never seem to tire of Dr. J. Vernon McGee's unique brand of rubber-meets-the-road teaching, or his passion for teaching the whole Word of God.

On the morning of December 1, 1988, Dr. McGee fell asleep in his chair and quietly passed into the presence of his Savior.

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