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Deuteronomy
New adaptations have to be made for new generations (5)
Life must be governed by God's truth
God gives guidelines about teaching children wisely (6)
God takes covenant relationship seriously
Don't have idols (9)
God has something to say on the subject of war (20)
Evading the truth has consequences (28)

Joshua
God's people can conquer with courage (1)
God can do miracles (5, 10)
Don't be deceived (9)
God is not anti-organization (12-22)
God people both make strides and slip back
Failure can come from disobedience.
We are called to stand upon our principles (24)

Judges
God develops heroes
God uses flawed people (14-16)
God's Spirit empowers people (14:6, 19; 15:14 etc)
God uses women in leadership roles (4-5)
Humans tend to repeat the same old cycles (2)
Sin has a wild side (17-21)

Ruth
Marriages can be made in heaven (2)
God can reroute tragedy
God's long-range purposes may be hidden over the short-term (1, 4)
God is in control despite our desperation

1 Samuel
God wants people of character to serve him.
God reveals himself to the spiritually sensitive (3)
Watch out for the ways of the world (8)
Beware of copycatting the world (8)
God raises up people for governmental duties (10, 16)
God champions those who trust him despite overwhelming odds (17)
God is concerned about national leadership (10, 16)
Disobedience spells demotion (13, 15, 28)
Expect to fight battles
Jealousy is a relationship quencher
In-depth friendship is rare (20)
Be bighearted (26)
Beware of dabbling with the occult (28)
Sometimes death seems better than pain

2 Samuel
Cherish people from the past (1)
Get past grievances with difficult people (1)
God eventually rewards faithfulness (5)
Worshipful exuberance can take strange forms (6:14)
God makes agreements with people (7)
Sinful sex messes up lives long term (11f)
There is a time for confrontation (12)
Parent-child relationships can be heart breaking (13-19)
Finishing with the Lord is worth celebrating (22)

1 Kings
God gives wisdom to those who ask for it (3, 10:1-9)
Organizational wisdom is required to run a nation (4)
Worship takes thoughtful preparation (5-8)
Uncontrolled sex can ruin an outstanding life (11:1-13)
Cruelty to others will inevitably cause a backlash (12)
Integrity begins at home (12)
What heads of state do has international consequences (12-14)
You may be hot stuff in the world's eyes but not with God (16:21-28)
God can provide for our special needs (17)
Boldness may prompt a showdown (18)
Even great people have setbacks (19)

2 Kings
God does miracles through people of faith (2, 4, 5)
God is keeping track of records for good or bad (10:34-36, etc)
Those who disregard God can expect serious consequences (10)
God honors those who honor him (12, 18-20, 22-23)
God won't put up with evil forever (17, 24-25)
Sin ultimately brings havoc (17:21-41)
Even godly people have children who go off the deep end (21)

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