Title: Monument (Ⅱ)/Wed. 4:3-24
Content 8. Monument (Ⅱ)
Every remembrance ordained by a merciful God is a product of great grace. We are what God left us
We must not forget the wonderful blessings of God. All to build a monument to the glory of God's grace
Crying is not easy. God's help should be needed in personal preparation, and Joshua
This was no exception. God uses people to do God's work. so
The content here is of great interest to us.
1. There is a way to erect these monuments
(1) There are people who are prepared.
“He called the twelve men whom Joshua had prepared” (verse 4), and there are always those whom God has appointed.
It seems that everyone has turned away from God, but even in the midst of it, there is always someone "prepared" by God.
Here, too, Joshua uses the "prepared" person.
(2) There are representative people.
“one of every tribe” (Joshua 4:2), being chosen to represent God before the people
it's a blessing And that person builds a "monument" to God. These representatives are all
These are the people who should work for the castle. Each of them took a stone and carried it on their shoulder,
was performed. Those with privileges are those who bear heavy burdens. But for God's sake
The burden of people for Christ is not heavy (Matthew 11:29-30).
2. There is a place where these monuments were erected
(1) It was placed in the middle of the Jordan.
“Joshua also set twelve stones in the midst of the Jordan, where the feet of the priests carrying the ark of the covenant stood” (9).
), a monument was placed on the place where the Ark of the Covenant was placed. Jesus Christ, our Ark of the Covenant,
He entered the Jordan River, left us, and rose again. These are the days in the month that the lamb died as a sacrifice.
They came out toward the Jordan on the tenth day (Ex 12:2~3). Now, by commemorating the Last Supper, we
It reminds us of Him standing in the midst of the Jordan.
(2) They placed the camp at Gilgal.
"The twelve stones which were brought from the Jordan are set in Gilgal" (verse 20), Gilgal means rolling. of these
All the left and wrong of the past are now gone like a rolling stone. They are, so to speak, on the foundation of the resurrection.
is standing This second stone offers a different meaning. This stone speaks of rest, and the first one is
tell me the milk Having emerged from the place of death, these stones are now monuments of life and blessing. That
And these stones are saved from the flood waters, and to others they are a sign of salvation.
3. What These Monuments Mean
These stones, one in the Jordan and the other in Gilgal, show what Calvary and Pentecost teach
let us know Of course, it was also instructive to the children of Israel at that time.
And it teaches the salvation of God and the sufficiency of salvation. These stones declare that
All.
(1) Declare God's mercy.
“The LORD your God has made the waters of the Jordan dry before you” (verse 23).
All. God opens a new and living way for us. No one in the world can do this
and only God can do it. This shows how great God's great grace is to those who believe.
let you know
(2) It shows the faithfulness of God.
“Until the work that was commanded is finished” (verse 10), the one who began a good work will finish it. Joshua's
The lion stayed with Joshua until he had everything he needed (Zechariah 3:1-5). The Holy Spirit believes in all
could do this for those who This is the marvelous power of the Holy Spirit, and we
experience what
(3) There is the grace of God.
"When the priests stood by the Jordan," the way was opened. But when they came out of the water, the water
was refilled (v. 18). When the day of grace passes like this, the door closes. God of salvation
Grace is still revealed. “Behold, now is the acceptable time” (2 Corinthians 6:2).
(4) There are people of God.
“Make it known to your descendants” (verse 22), so that all may be saved and
It is the word of God. These words are astonishing, gracious, and moving. "Forgive the children and come to me
Do not forbid anything” (Matthew 19:14). God’s love has no bounds. It transcends nations, tribes, and nations.
is given
(5) There is the power of God.
“Let all the peoples of the earth know that the hand of the LORD is mighty” (v. 24), and these monuments represent the salvation of God.
They are proof of your ability. These stones are like signs pulled out of the fire. with everyone
Make this known and tell everyone about it. Here, the necessity and universality of evangelism
run away The Lord has given us the mission of evangelism to save us to the end.