WHEN THE WISDOM OF GOD DOES NOT MAKE SENSE: THE FALL OF JERICHO (2 OF 5)
by Tim Melton
Scripture: Joshua 5:13, Joshua 6:27
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When the Wisdom of God Does Not Make Sense: The Fall of Jericho (2 of 5)
Series: Joshua
Tim Melton
Joshua 5:13 - 6:27
Today we come to Joshua 5 and 6. In previous chapters Israel came to the banks of the flooded Jordan river and miraculously crossed over on dry ground. In chapter 2 we read about Rahab´s helping the Israelite spies escape Jericho. Now, Israel is about to come against the city of Jericho.
They camped at a place they called Gilgal and observed their first Passover for the first time in years. The day after their celebration, they ate from the produce of the land. On the following day, after over 40 years, the manna ceased because it was no longer needed.
At this time Jericho was one of the mighty walled cities of Canaan. The Canaanites were strong and fierce people. In Numbers 13:33 the Israelites saw themselves as ''grasshoppers'' in comparison to the size and strength of the Canaanites. Canaan was known for its pagan, idol worship. We read in Deuteronomy 12:31; 18:9-10 that Canaan was so wicked and depraved that their worship rituals included sexual immorality, sorcery and sacrificing their own children to their gods. In Genesis 15:16 God had told Abraham that his descendants would eventually return to Canaan once the sin of the Canaanites reached its full depravity.
The time had now come. God was keeping a promise to give His people the land. At the same time God was bringing judgment on the people of Canaan for their sin.
In this period in history walled cities were usually either attacked or a siege would isolate the city in such a way that would eventually starve the people into submission. God´s plan was completely different as the Israelites came against the powerful city of Jericho.
In Joshua 5: 13 Joshua was near the city of Jericho and was confronted by a man with a drawn sword. Joshua asked if the man was for him or for his enemies. The man then identified himself as, ''the commander of the army of the LORD.'' In re ...
Series: Joshua
Tim Melton
Joshua 5:13 - 6:27
Today we come to Joshua 5 and 6. In previous chapters Israel came to the banks of the flooded Jordan river and miraculously crossed over on dry ground. In chapter 2 we read about Rahab´s helping the Israelite spies escape Jericho. Now, Israel is about to come against the city of Jericho.
They camped at a place they called Gilgal and observed their first Passover for the first time in years. The day after their celebration, they ate from the produce of the land. On the following day, after over 40 years, the manna ceased because it was no longer needed.
At this time Jericho was one of the mighty walled cities of Canaan. The Canaanites were strong and fierce people. In Numbers 13:33 the Israelites saw themselves as ''grasshoppers'' in comparison to the size and strength of the Canaanites. Canaan was known for its pagan, idol worship. We read in Deuteronomy 12:31; 18:9-10 that Canaan was so wicked and depraved that their worship rituals included sexual immorality, sorcery and sacrificing their own children to their gods. In Genesis 15:16 God had told Abraham that his descendants would eventually return to Canaan once the sin of the Canaanites reached its full depravity.
The time had now come. God was keeping a promise to give His people the land. At the same time God was bringing judgment on the people of Canaan for their sin.
In this period in history walled cities were usually either attacked or a siege would isolate the city in such a way that would eventually starve the people into submission. God´s plan was completely different as the Israelites came against the powerful city of Jericho.
In Joshua 5: 13 Joshua was near the city of Jericho and was confronted by a man with a drawn sword. Joshua asked if the man was for him or for his enemies. The man then identified himself as, ''the commander of the army of the LORD.'' In re ...
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