The Joshua Generation: The Crossing
Joshua 3:1-17
1. The Scene 1
Joshua rose early . . . they set out . . . before they crossed over.
2. See the Ark 2-4
“When you see the ark of the covenant . . . go after it”
3. Sanctify the People 5
Joshua said, “Sanctify yourselves”
4. Seize the Ark 6
“Take up the Ark of the Covenant and cross over before the people”
5. Leader in the Sights 7-8
“This day I will begin to exalt you in the sight of all Israel”
6. The Seven Enemies 9-11
“He will without fail drive out from before you the Canaanites . . . “
7. Select Twelve Men 12
“take for yourselves twelve men from the tribes of Israel”
8. The Soles 13-16
“as soon as the soles of the feet . . . shall rest in the waters of the Jordan”
9. Standing on Dry Ground 17
“the priests . . . stood firm on dry ground in the midst of the Jordan”
Joshua 3:1-17
1. The Scene 1
Joshua rose early . . . they set out . . . before they crossed over.
2. See the Ark 2-4
“When you see the ark of the covenant . . . go after it”
3. Sanctify the People 5
Joshua said, “Sanctify yourselves”
4. Seize the Ark 6
“Take up the Ark of the Covenant and cross over before the people”
5. Leader in the Sights 7-8
“This day I will begin to exalt you in the sight of all Israel”
6. The Seven Enemies 9-11
“He will without fail drive out from before you the Canaanites . . . “
7. Select Twelve Men 12
“take for yourselves twelve men from the tribes of Israel”
8. The Soles 13-16
“as soon as the soles of the feet . . . shall rest in the waters of the Jordan”
9. Standing on Dry Ground 17
“the priests . . . stood firm on dry ground in the midst of the Jordan”