Joshua 3: Jordan Crossed

This was a critical moment for Israel. They were at the same place as their parents – forty years earlier. Now they were to move – led by the priests and Levites. God would work miracles if they would follow. We will learn that it is one thing to be brought out of the “Egypt” of sin but another thing to trust and obey the total Word of God.

  • Crossing the Jordan (1-17)
    • Write out verse 3
    • What was the rule in regards to the ark and the people.
    • Write out verse 5
    • Who was to carry the ark of the covenant?
    • What were they commanded to do?
    • Write out verse 13
    • What happened when the priests got to the Jordan?
    • Write out verse 17

Joshua 4: Memorials Raised

They must not forget what God had done. THere was to be a memorial in the river Jordan. And a memorial at Gill. Each memorial was made up of twelve stones. These memorials reminded them of the power of GOd in holding back the water and the faithfulness of GOd in bringing them into the land. Can you name a memorial which we observe speaking of our salvation?

  • The Memorial Stones (verses 1-24)
    • How many people crossed the Jordan?
    • Write out verses 2-3
    • How big were the stones? (read verse 5)
    • Why were they to put the stones as a memorial?
    • Write out verse 9
    • How long did the priests stand in the Jordan?
    • Write out verse 14
    • in verse 16 what was the ark called?
    • Write out verse 20
    • Write out verse 24

Joshua 5: The Seal of the Covenant

Circumcision was the seal of the covenant between God and Israel. The children born during the forty years’ wandering had to bear the mark of Israel – which spoke of moral and spiritual separateness

  • Circumcision of the Israelites (verse 1-9)
    • What is happening in verse 1?
    • Write out verse 2
    • Why did all the men of war age die when they were in the wilderness?
    • How long did the Israelites stay in camp?
    • Write out verse 9
  • Food from the Land (verses 10-12)
    • What time of year was this?
    • Write out verse 11
    • When did the manna cease?
  • Commander of the Lord’s Army (Verse 13-15)
    • Who was Joshua talking to?
    • Write out verse 15

What have you learned today about God? Did the Lord reveal anything to you about yourself? Did He open your eyes to something about people in general? What thing can you walk away with today to help you in obedience to Christ?

Reflection: In what ways have you experienced solitude as an opening door into a deeper encounter with the Presence of God?

Todays Psalm is 29: The Voice of the Lord. Today is a day of reverence to the Holy Name of the Lord. This is a beautiful Psalm to read right before some time of solitude. Just sit in awe of who Christ is and what He has done – not just on the cross, but in creation and in loving you personally. Let Him wash you with His word. Hear what He has to say to you today.