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Open Notebook Outdoors

Lessons

Jan 12, 2026

The Revolt of Shechem

Today’s Scripture
“God sent a spirit that stirred up trouble between Abimelech…because he murdered Gideon’s seventy sons” (J

Jan 12, 2026

Parable of the Trees

Today’s Scripture
“You have too many warriors. If I let all of you fight… they’ll boast they saved themselves” (Judges 7:2)

Jan 12, 2026

Putting Out The Fleece

Today’s Scripture
“Gideon replied, “If you are truly going to help me, show me a sign to prove that it is really the Lord sp

Jan 12, 2026

Introduction to the Judges

Today’s Scripture
“The angel of the Lord said to the Israelites, “I brought you out of Egypt into this land… but you disobey

Jan 12, 2026

Peace in the Land

Today’s Scripture
“As for me and my family, we shall serve the Lord” (Joshua 24:15).  
Today, we finish the book of Joshua a

Jan 12, 2026

Cities of Refuge

Today’s Scripture
“Anyone who kills another person accidentally can run to (a city of refuge)” (Joshua 20:3).  
Map with Cit

Jan 12, 2026

The Shiloh Distribution

Today’s Scripture
“The entire community of Israel gathered at Shiloh and set up the Tabernacle” (Joshua 18:1).  
How the lan

Jan 12, 2026

To Triumph or Give Tribute

Today’s Scripture
“But, they have iron chariots (said Manasseh)… You will drive out the Canaanites even though they are stro

Jan 12, 2026

The Value of Partnership

Today’s Scripture
“You (Joshua) are growing old and there is much land to be conquered… I myself will drive these people out

Jan 12, 2026

The Day The Sun Stood Still

Today’s Scripture
“All the kings came out to fight. Their combined armies formed a vast horde. And with all their horses and

Jan 12, 2026

A Robe, Silver and Gold

Today’s Scripture
“A man named Achan had stolen some of these dedicated things, so the Lord was very angry with the Israelit

Jan 12, 2026

No More Manna

Today’s Scripture
“They began to eat unleavened bread and roasted grain harvested from the land. No manna appeared… ever aga

Jan 12, 2026

An Unlikely Protector

Today’s Scripture
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever yo

Jan 12, 2026

A Second Law

Today’s Scripture
“May the Lord our God show us his approval and make our efforts successful” (Ps 90:17).  
Deuteronomy is t

Jan 12, 2026

Joshua Shows the Way

Today’s Scripture
“The Lord has secrets known to no one. We are not accountable for them; we are only accountable to the thi

Jan 12, 2026

Birthday of a Nation

Today’s Scripture
“Be quiet and listen! Today you have become the people of the Lord your God” (Deut 27:9).  
Israel is a co

Jan 12, 2026

Living as Covenant People

Today’s Scripture
“When a man divides his inheritance, he may not give the larger inheritance to his younger son, the son of

Jan 12, 2026

Blessings of the Book

Today’s Scripture
“When he sits on the throne as king, he must copy for himself this body of instruction on a scroll in the

Jan 12, 2026

A Voluntary Choice Motivated by Love

Today’s Scripture
“If your servant says, ‘I will not leave you’ because he loves you… he will be your servant for life” (Deu

Jan 12, 2026

A Cure for Stubbornness

Today’s Scripture
“Change your hearts and stop being stubborn” (Deut 10:16).  
Changing a heart was a mark of submission to

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