Theme of chapter: Spies are sent into the promised land again. but this time it is for finding the best way to take the land, not a decision on whether to go in.
11And as soon as we had heard these things, our hearts did melt, neither did there remain any more courage in any man, because of you: for the LORD your God, he is God in heaven above, and in earth beneath.
12Now therefore, I pray you, swear unto me by the LORD, since I have shewed you kindness, that ye will also shew kindness unto my father's house, and give me a true token:
13And that ye will save alive my father, and my mother, and my brethren, and my sisters, and all that they have, and deliver our lives from death.
(the gospel is presented here. the word of the Lord is heard, it is accepted as true, and then acted upon for salvation through faith)
Most prominent word: spy (explore; search out)
Teaching about Christ: Christ saves those who trust in him.Command to obey: trust in Christ for salvation
Promise to claim: steps for salvation are hearing the Gospel, believing it is true, and accepting Christ as savior.New truth learned: It's amazing to see the gospel throughout the old testament as shown in the above verses. They say you can find Christ in every chapter in the bible, it is glaring in this one.
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