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Podcast: Reasoning Through the Bible
Episode: S11 || What if We Get Tricked by Deceptive People? || Joshua 9:1-27 || Session 11 || Verse by Verse Bible Study
Description: Deception wears many disguises, especially when draped in religious language. In our examination of Joshua 9, we witness a masterful con job that continues to offer powerful lessons for modern believers navigating a world of hidden agendas.The Gibeonites faced certain destruction as Joshua and the Israelites conquered the Promised Land. Rather than fighting or surrendering, they crafted an elaborate deception—donning tattered clothes, carrying moldy bread, and claiming to be travelers from a distant land seeking peace. Their crowning manipulation? Appealing to Joshua's faith by expressing admiration for his God's mighty works. The ploy worked brilliantly.