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Crossing the Jordan
This document discusses biblical passages related to crossing bodies of water and their symbolism. It analyzes the stories of Moses and Joshua crossing the Jordan River, Elijah and Elisha, and John the Baptist and Jesus' baptisms. Key similarities are noted - the waters parting, a mantle being passed to new leaders. The document explores the purpose and history of baptism in Jewish traditions. It suggests Jesus' baptism drew attention to the place and date, and their connections to past biblical figures, as well as served as an example of purity of heart.
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- 1. May 17, 2014 Crossingthe Jordan
- 2. The Fine Artof Opening up a Video Chat • Discussion Starter – What are Memorial Stones for? – What are Souvenirs? – What is the difference?
- 3. Finding Pearls • Moses& Joshua – Joshua 3 • Elijah & Elisha – 2 Kings 2 • John the Baptist & Jesus – Matthew 3 •
- 4. Stringing Pearls • Puttingthem all together – What is the same in all of these? – Is there a different message in each one? – Is there a common message in all three? – Do these messages apply to us today? – Do they apply to YOU today? •
- 5. On your own (orif we have time) • : • Baptizing Rituals – History and Purpose – Why would Jesus need to get baptized?
- 6. • Discussion Starter – Whatare Memorial Stones for? • Examples in the bible? • Examples in the world?
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- 8. Built as amonument to the westward expansion of the United States
- 9. – What are Souvenirs? • Popular examples – What is the difference?
- 10. Moses & Joshua • Joshua 3 • Moses – leader replaced by Joshua • Water stopped flowing so the people could cross (first the Red Sea, now the Jordan) • First Generation, Current generation
- 11. Memorial Souvenir • Put12 stones in the middle of the river • Took 12 stones OUT of the river and took them to the other side
- 12. FINALLY. . . • From wandering in the wilderness to the Promised Land • 40 years later.
- 14. Everything is Sacred • Right?? • Some things are more sacred than others. • God uses events, places, days to highlight special truths that should impact our life! (In case we don’t get it, he repeats them) • Did anything like this event ever happen at this place or on the same day – in another place in the Bible?
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- 16. 2 King 2 Passingthe mantle Crossed Jordan River Parted the Waters Twice
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- 18. John the Baptizer/Jesus • Matthew 3 • John the Baptist/Jesus • Where? Bethany across The Jordan • What happened?
- 19. Stringing Pearls • Puttingthem all together – What is the same in all of these? – Is there a different message in each one? – Is there a common message in all three? – Do these messages apply to us today? – Do they apply to YOU today? •
- 21. Purpose & Historyof Baptism • Purity for worship – Everyone, especially priests • Women’s monthly menstruation • After being sick or contaiminated (again for worship sake) • Conversion to jewish religion (the century before Jesus)
- 22. • Hillel &Shammai – debates about which were more important – circumcision or baptism. • Hillel won. • Maimonides (12th century) – Talmud Tradition summary
- 23. Maimonides • . ..uncleanness is not mud or filth which water can remove, but it is a matter of scriptural decree and dependent on the intention of the heart. His summary of Talmudic tradition regarding the tradition and commandments about mikveh
- 24. John’s Baptism (andit’s Message) • Water symbolized cleansing and consecration • Very Jewish • Very ancient • NOT a new concept
- 25. John’s Message • Similarto other prophets – Israel must repent – Be spiritually renewed – The coming of the Messiah was at hand.
- 26. The Baptism ofJesus • Not a woman . . . • No need for repentance . . • But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” • ??
- 27. Maybe because .. . • Priests had to be cleansed. • Jesus is the High Priest.
- 28. Could it Be.. . • As an example? To show others – to remind others what was already known – purity of the heart • God’s response - And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; 17 and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”
- 29. To Draw Attentionto the Place? • Jews already associated that place with Joshua and Elijah • Identifying John the Baptist with Elijah. (Elijah has already come. . . )
- 30. To Draw Attentionto the Date? • Joshua – Nisan 10 – before the Passover. • Nisan 10 – when the Lambs are brought in • (what did John the Baptist call him??)
- 31. Stringing Pearls • Puttingthem all together – What is the same in all of these? – Is there a different message in each one? – Is there a common message in all three? – Do these messages apply to us today? – Do they apply to YOU today? •
- 32. Should I stayor should I go? Stay in the desert comfortable predictable still able to worship Venture into the new land Promise of greater things Victory over struggles Reliance on God
- 33. • Egypt –Slaves to Sin – Stones - Death & Burial Pyramids • Desert (Across the Jordan) – No longer slaves to sin, trying to live as free people. – Stones – In the middle of the river, buried • Promised Land - a place of surrender, still not free people but free from a live of sin and sadness. Serving another king. – Stones as a remembrance.
- 34. Stone Soup What stoneshave you buried? What stones will you carry with you as a remembrance?