4.27.2021

Stones, Circumcision, Joshua 4-6 - Bible Notes

1. Text summary
2. How is Christ in the text?
3. Application

Chapter 4
1. Israel sets up stones to remember what God did at the Jordan.
2. Jesus sets up a memorial at the time of the cross - the sacrament of Communion - to remember what God did to bring His people into the promised land.
3. Find ways (holidays, family rituals and customs, etc.) to remember what God has done for you.

Chapter 5
1. Israel is circumcised before entering the promised land.
2. Jesus at the cross is circumcised - cut off from God - so we can enter the promised land.
3. Cut off remaining sin in you!

Chapter 6
1. God gives unusual marching orders for Jericho's defeat.  Joshua saves Rahab.
2. Jesus saves or destroys all His enemies.  He will save some (Rahab) that we don't expect.  He will destroy some (Achan, next chapter) that we don't expect.
3. Have compassion and include people who aren't like you, when they come to the Lord in faith.

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