Central Assembly

Gilgal was Israel’s gateway to Canaan, the land of Promise.Gilgal became Joshua’s base of operations for the Israelites' initial conquest of the Holy Land. It was a long-term, revered meeting place for Israel.
What meaning does Gilgal hold for us today?

I. The Back Story: Discovering Gilgal

One of the great epic narratives of the Old Testament is Israel’s exodus from Egypt’s slavery and their journey to and arrival in Canaan. Gilgal was the place of their encampment just west of the Jordan River after their miraculous crossing.

II. Gilgal stands as . . .

* A place of crossing - completion

* A place of witness

II. Gilgal stands as . . .

* A place of crossing - completion

* A place of witness

* A place of commitment

II. Gilgal stands as . . .

* A place of crossing - completion

* A place of witness

* A place of commitment

* A place of worship

II. Gilgal stands as . . .

* A place of crossing - completion

* A place of witness

* A place of commitment

* A place of worship

* A place of renewal

III. What meaning does Gilgal hold for us today?

At times a journey of return to a place that holds a familiar significance, even a critical significance bringing back valuable, impacting reminders of the past may be exactly what we need for our future!