Elders Message
September 3, 2025Prayer Insight
September 3, 2025| Dear Church Family, This week, we review important events during the conquest when Joshua led the Israelites to recommit themselves to the Lord. These events are centered on rituals, which are a powerful way to convey tradition and values, create meaning, and express emotions. In the biblical ritual, another crucial element is the prophetic one, which points to Christ and the realities brought about by Him. Below, we delve deeper into the rituals of circumcision and Passover, performed by Israel right after the crossing of the Jordan River, and the building of altars in the context of the renewal of the covenant in the book of Joshua. As we review these ceremonies, we can reflect on their significance in the past and their relevance to those living on the brink of the heavenly Canaan. |
A special place to worship:
❖ Raising the Sanctuary (Joshua 18:1)
— The land had been subdued by Israel. The territory had been divided among the most prominent tribes, although seven tribes had not yet received their share. The warriors of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh were to be sent to their possessions beyond the Jordan.
— Before the tribes separated, a special and essential act was performed: the erection of the Tabernacle, the center of Israel’s worship (Josh. 18:1).
— The Sanctuary, as God’s visible dwelling place, was the point of unity where all united in worship. Without God’s presence, the possession of the land was meaningless.
— Today, when there are still modern and postmodern giants to overcome, it is vitally important that we focus our attention on the Heavenly Sanctuary, where Jesus intercedes for us.
| More information: https://sabbath.school/lesson Be blessed, Sabbath school superintendent Wilkins |
