2023.03.10 (Fri) Day 69 - Joshua 4-6
Chapter 4
Twelve Memorial Stones from the Jordan (1-24)
Chapter 5
The New Generation Circumcised (1-9)
First Passover in Canaan (10-12)
The Commander of the Lord's Army (13-15)
Chapter 6
The Fall of Jericho (1-27)
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...In the future, when your children ask you, ‘What do these stones mean?’ tell them that the flow of the Jordan was cut off before the ark of the covenant of the Lord. When it crossed the Jordan, the waters of the Jordan were cut off. These stones are to be a memorial to the people of Israel forever.” (Joshua 4:6-7)
Throughout the Old Testament, God asks his people to build reminders of His presence. It is important to Him that His faithfulness be remembered for future generations.
When I was working, the department I was working in was transferred to another location and the employees were transferred to another department. While I was working there, I used to pu…
Memorial set in stone
A new generation circumcised
The first pass over in Canaan
The commander of the Lord’s Army
The fall of Jericho
Reflection
Unlike Deuteronomy, where we see the Lord giving laws, creating covenants, and sharing the rewards of following, but I also providing us with what punishment would look like. If we did not obey.
Through Joshua, God immediately sets out instructions for memorials. Gathering 12 stones and putting them in a circle. Where the priest stood carrying the covenant with the laws. When the waters of the Jordan were parted, similar to the Red Sea parting. And he does this to show how strong the hands of God are. Invokes fear in our enemies. He also…