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(06/22/2025) William Go

Crossing the Jordan River
Scriptures: Joshua 3:1-6, 7-8, 12-17, 4:1-9

I. Preparation to cross Jordan.

1. Shittim represents a struggle between spiritual fidelity and worldly temptations.

2. Consecrated life.

3. Repentance.

4. Experiencing a new beginning.

II. A New Life in the Lord

1. Starting a new life in the Lord.

2. God confirmed to the Israelites the leadership of Joshua.

3. The twelve men representing the twelve tribes, each carrying a stone being a testimony for the Lord.

III. Transformation of the whole generation

1. God’s blessings opened up to the Israelites.

2. Edge of Jordan river opened to them – land flowing with milk and honey.

3. The Ark symbolizes God’s present among His people with His constant promise.

4. Their touching the ground – new beginning. The past are gone.

5. This act also signifies a new fresh start for a nation that has endured so much slaveries and failures now entering freedom ending the wilderness wandering with their past failures swept in the river Jordan.

IV. Twelve Stones – Monuments of God’s eternal promise

1. These stones set up at Gilgal are reminder of God’s promise.

2. Carrying on their shoulders- reminder of God’s provisions.

3. Gilgal – becomes a place of gathering and worship.

4. Stones – stand as a silent testament of their unity.

5. Joshua’s instruction- it’s an act of remembrance its designed to ensure that future generations never forget God’s mighty acts.

6. Represent twelve tribes’ unity united under God.

V. Conclusion:

Obedience is another key theme to this passage. Joshua carefully followed God’s instructions regarding the stones. obedience is not always easy but it’s essential for experiencing God’s blessings

This chapter also highlights the significance of remembrance. The stones were meant to serve as a reminder of God’s faithfulness. we too should remember what God has done for us. this helps us to maintain our faith in challenging times.

finally the story emphasizes the power of collective memory. the stones were meant to be a talking point for generations sharing our faith stories with others can strengthen our own faith and inspire others the story of the 12 Stones continues to resonate today echoing through the corridors of time it reminds us that God is still at work in our lives weaving His presence into our daily experiences. He is still parting waters and making a way where there seems to be no way guiding us through life’s turbulent waters.

Speaker: William Go

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