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Prepare: Read Exodus 15:11–18 – part of the song of Moses and Miriam, sung in praise to God for the miracle of the Exodus. Make these words your own as you come into God’s presence now.
Making an entrance
The past is echoed in the present. Just as in the past the Lord had parted the Red Sea to allow his people to flee from slavery in Egypt, so now, once more, he parts the waters so that his people can cross over on dry ground.
There is a difference, however. The crossing of the Red Sea was all about escape, exit and exodus. The crossing of the Jordan is about making an entrance.
Ready to begin
The people pass over, the tribes of Reuben and Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh among them, and they line up on the plains of Jericho ready for war. And Joshua, once again, is affirmed as their leader.
All is now ready for the invasion to begin, and God concludes the entry process by closing the door behind them as the waters of the Jordan return to their proper place. Much remains to be done, but God’s people are now finally in the land he promised them. Their entry is complete.
Respond: On the cross Jesus cried, ‘It is finished’ (John 19:30, NIV). Give thanks for the completeness of Christ’s work on the cross and pray for you and your church to enter into the fullness of all he has achieved.
http://www.wordlive.org/Session/Classic/2012-02-06
Making an entrance
The past is echoed in the present. Just as in the past the Lord had parted the Red Sea to allow his people to flee from slavery in Egypt, so now, once more, he parts the waters so that his people can cross over on dry ground.
There is a difference, however. The crossing of the Red Sea was all about escape, exit and exodus. The crossing of the Jordan is about making an entrance.
Ready to begin
The people pass over, the tribes of Reuben and Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh among them, and they line up on the plains of Jericho ready for war. And Joshua, once again, is affirmed as their leader.
All is now ready for the invasion to begin, and God concludes the entry process by closing the door behind them as the waters of the Jordan return to their proper place. Much remains to be done, but God’s people are now finally in the land he promised them. Their entry is complete.
Respond: On the cross Jesus cried, ‘It is finished’ (John 19:30, NIV). Give thanks for the completeness of Christ’s work on the cross and pray for you and your church to enter into the fullness of all he has achieved.
http://www.wordlive.org/Session/Classic/2012-02-06
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