Day 115: Joshua burns the city of Ai | A trap is set by his enemies | Jesus is punished by Pilate, the Roman Prefect of Judea

In Joshua chapters 8 and 9, the Israelites, led by Joshua, cleverly capture the city of Ai through a strategic ambush, showcasing God's guidance after their initial defeat. Following their victory, Joshua renews the Covenant by reading all the words of the Law before the entire assembly. However, the nearby Gibeonites, fearing for their lives, resort to deception by posing as distant travelers seeking a peace treaty with Israel.

Will the Israelites discover the Gibeonites' trickery before forging an irreversible alliance?

In Luke 22 and 23, Jesus faces brutal mockery and questioning from the guards before being taken to Pilate, where He is accused by the chief priests of subverting the nation. Despite finding no guilt in Jesus, Pilate sends Him to Herod, who also fails to find a reason for execution and returns Him to Pilate. Pilate attempts to release Jesus, offering to punish Him instead, but the crowd furiously demands that Barabbas be freed and Jesus crucified.

Will Pilate succumb to the crowd’s pressure and order the crucifixion of an innocent man?

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Joshua 8

Joshua 9:1-15

Luke 22:63-71

Luke 23:1-25

Psalm 51:1-9