Results

The Israelites Cross the Jordan River Joshua 3:1–5:1 • Bible Reference • Biblical Section Poetry › Biblical Poetry › Hagiographa › Historical Books › Former Prophets › Book of Joshua › The Israelites Cross into the Promised Land of Canaan › The Israelites Cross the Jordan River Bible › Biblical Poetry › Hagiographa › Historical Books › Former Prophets › Book of Joshua › The Israelites Cross into the Promised Land of Canaan › The Israelites Cross the Jordan River More » Key Article from Lexham Context Commentary: Old Testament The Israelites Cross the Jordan River (3:1–5:1)  from Lexham Context Commentary: Old Testament The Israelites Cross the Jordan River (3:1–5:1) Emboldened by the spies’ report, Israel heads down to the Jordan. The presence of God, symbolized by the ark of the covenant, leads this ritualized procession. The river is in its springtime flood stage, but the waters miraculously part when the priests step into them, and all Israel crosses on dry ground (Exod 14:22). Two memorials are built out of standing stones: one in the river and one beyond, at Gilgal. There the men are circumcised, and Passover is celebrated. Gilgal will remain a rallying point for Israel (Josh 10:7, 43; 1 Sam 11:14; 2 Sam 19:15)

People Beyond the Crossing Joshua 5:1-15 CURRENT CONGREGATIONAL FOCUS Current Context For several weeks here at Cornerstone, we’ve been having a joint discussion about who we are and where we are as the COVID-19 pandemic wanes. We acknowledge that, in general, things are different. We accept that some…

1 Joshua started early the next morning and left the Acacia Grove with all the Israelites. They went as far as the Jordan and stayed there before crossing. 2 After three days the officers went through the camp 3 and commanded the people, “When you see the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God carried…

Today we are reading through chapters three and four of Joshua.‌ I call this lesson “Taking the first step” ‌This is the actual crossing of the Jordan, but in reality it is just the first step. ‌The battles begin when you reach the other side. ‌This is just the first of many obstacles. ‌But how you take this first step is very important. ‌If you remember what you learned while taking your first steps, it will help you in taking every other step that comes after.