
When others look at your life, do they demand an explanation for what they see? What explanation do you give them?. What were the Israelites to do with the memories of their experiences of God’s power? 4:6-7, 22. Who are the living stones today? 1 Peter 2:4-5 Ephesians 2:19-22. What is significant in v.18? How would this affect the Israelites?. Did the Israelites believe their experience of God’s power meant their lives would be easy from then on? Give a verse to prove your point. What do you think the crossing of the Jordan symbolizes in the Christian life?. What was the living proof of God’s power?4:11. What was necessary before the Israelites could experience God’s power? 4:10. From the following passages, describe other visuals God gave His people and what each represented: Genesis 9:12-16 Exodus 12:1-13 Matthew 26:26-29 John 20:24-29. What are some other practical ways you can remember what God has done for you in order to cultivate and maintain an attitude of gratitude?.
What literal objects could you place in your home or office that would serve as reminders to you of your personal experiences of God’s power?.Why did God say they were to be collected and carried to the river bank? 4:6-7.
What were the stones of remembrance and where did they come from? 4:2-3, 5, 8.After wandering in the wilderness for forty years, the Israelites experienced the power of God to roll back the waters of the Jordan River enabling them to cross over and take possession of the Promised Land.