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Joshua, Chapter three. Israel crosses the Jordan. Then Joshua rose early in the morning and they set out from Shittim and they came over to the Jordan, he and all the people of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over. At the end of three days, the officers went through the camp and commanded the people, as soon as you see the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord your God being carried by the Levitical priests, then you shall set out from your place and follow it. Yet there shall be a distance between you and it, about 2,000 cubits in length. Do not come near it in order that you may know the way you shall go, for you have not passed this way before. Then Joshua said to the people, consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you. And Joshua said to the priests, take up the Ark of the Covenant and pass on before the people. So they took up the Ark of the Covenant and went before the people. The Lord said to Joshua, today I will begin to exalt you in the sight of all Israel, that they may know that I was with Moses. So I will be with you. And as for you, command the priests who bear the Ark of the Covenant. When you come to the brink of the waters of the Jordan, you shall stand still in the Jordan. And Joshua said to the people of Israel, come here and listen to the words of the Lord your God. And Joshua said, here is how you shall know that the living God is among you and that he will without fail drive out from before you the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Hivites, the Perizzites, the Girgashites, the Amorites and the Jebusites. Behold, the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord of all the Earth is passing over before you into the Jordan. Now, therefore, take 12 men from the tribes of Israel. From each tribe a man. And when the soles of the feet of the priests bearing the Ark of the Lord, the Lord of all the Earth shall rest in the waters of the Jordan, the waters of the Jordan shall be cut off from flowing, and the waters coming down from above shall stand in one heap. So when the people set out from their tents to pass over the Jordan with the priests bearing the Ark of the Covenant before the people. And as soon as those bearing the Ark had come as far as the Jordan, and the feet of the priests bearing the Ark were dipped in the brink of the water. Now the Jordan overflows all its banks. Throughout the time of harvest, the waters coming down from above stood and rose up in a heap very far away at Adam the city that is beside Zarethan and those flowing down toward the sea of the Arabah, the salt sea were completely cut off and the people passed over opposite Jericho. Now the priests bearing the Ark of the covenant of the Lord stood firm on the dry ground in the midst of the Jordan. And all Israel was passing over on dry ground until all the nation finished passing over the Jordan. Joshua chapter 4:12 memorial stones from the Jordan when all the nations had finished passing over the Jordan, the Lord said to Joshua, take 12 men from the people from each tribe of man and command them saying, take 12 stones from here out of the midst of the Jordan, from the very place where the priests feet stood firmly, and bring them over with you and lay them down in the place where you lodged tonight. Then Joshua called the 12 men from the people of Israel whom he had appointed a man from each tribe. And Joshua said to them, pass on before the Ark of the Lord your God in the midst of the Jordan, and take up each of you a stone upon his shoulder according to the number of the tribes of the people of Israel, that this may be a sign among you when your children ask in time to come, what do those stones mean to you? Then you shall take them. That the waters of the Jordan were cut off before the Ark of the covenant of the Lord when it passed over the Jordan, the waters of the Jordan were cut off. So those stones shall be to the people of Israel a memorial forever. And the people of Israel did just as Joshua commanded and took up 12 stones out of the midst of the Jordan according to the number of the tribes of the people of Israel, just as the Lord told Joshua. And they carried them over with them to the place where they lodged and laid them down there. And Joshua set up 12 stones in the midst of the Jordan, in the place where the feet of the priests bearing the Ark of the Covenant had stood. And they are there to this day. For the priests bearing the Ark stood in the midst of the Jordan until everything was finished. That the Lord commanded Joshua to tell the people according to all that Moses had commanded Joshua, the people passed over in haste. And when all the people had finished passing over the Ark of the Lord and the priests passed over before the people, the sons of Reuben and the sons of Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh passed over armed before the people of Israel, as Moses had told them, about 40,000 ready for war, passed over before the Lord for battle to the plains of Jericho. On that day the Lord exalted Joshua in the sight of all Israel. And they stood in awe of him, just as they stood in awe of Moses all the days of his life. And the Lord said to Joshua, command the priests bearing the Ark of the Testimony to come up out of the Jordan. So Joshua commanded the priests come up out of the Jordan. And when the priests bearing the Ark of the covenant of the Lord came up from the midst of the Jordan, and the soles of the priests feet were lifted up on dry ground, the waters of the Jordan returned to their place and overflowed all its banks as before. The people came up out of the Jordan on the 10th day of the first month. And they encamped at Gilgal on the east border of Jericho. And those 12 stones which they took out of the Jordan Joshua set up at Gilgal. And he said to the people of Israel, when your children ask their fathers in times to come, what do these stones mean? Then you shall let your children know. Israel passed over this Jordan on dry ground. For the Lord your God dried up the waters of the Jordan for you until you passed over as the Lord your God did to the Red Sea, which he dried up for us until we passed over. So that all the peoples of the earth may know that the hand of the Lord is mighty, that you may fear the Lord your God forever. Joshua, chapter 5, verses 1 through 12. The new generation circumcised as soon as all the kings of the Amorites, who were beyond the Jordan to the west, and all the kings of the Canaanites who were by the sea, heard that the Lord had dried up the waters of the Jordan for the people of Israel until they had crossed over. Their hearts melted and there was no longer any spirit in them because of the people of Israel. At that time the Lord said to Joshua, make flint knives and circumcise the sons of Israel a second time. So Joshua made flint knives and circumcised the sons of Israel at Gibeath, Haroloth. And this is the reason why Joshua circumcised them. All the males of the people who came out of Egypt, all the men of war had died in the wilderness on the way after they had come out of Egypt, though all the people who came out had been circumcised. Yet all the people who were born on the way in the wilderness after they had come out of Egypt, had not been circumcised. For the people of Israel walked 40 years in the wilderness until all the nation, the men of war who came out of Egypt perished because they did not obey the voice of the Lord. The Lord swore to them that he would not let them see the land that the Lord had sworn to their fathers to give us a land flowing with milk and honey. So it was their children whom he raised up in their place that Joshua circumcised. For they were uncircumcised because they had not been circumcised on the way. When the circumcising of the whole nation was finished, they remained in their places in the camp until they were healed. And the Lord said to Joshua, today I have rolled away the reproach of Egypt from you. And so the name of that place is called Gilgal to this day. First Passover in Canaan. While the people of Israel were encamped at Gilgal, they kept the Passover on the 14th day of the month, in the evening on the plains of Jericho. And the day after the Passover, on that very day they ate of the produce of the land, unleavened cakes and parched grain, and the manna seized the day after they ate of the produce of the land, and there was no longer manna for the people of Israel, but they ate of the fruit of the land of Canaan that year. Luke, chapter 22, verses 1 through 38. The plot to kill Jesus now the feast of unleavened bread drew near, which is called the Passover. And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to put him to death, for they feared the people Judas to betray Jesus. Then Satan entered into Judas, called Iscariot, who was of the number of the 12. He went away and conferred with the chief priests and officers how he might betray him to them. And they were glad and agreed to give him money. So he consented and sought an opportunity to betray him to them in the absence of a crowd. The Passover with the disciples. Then came the day of unleavened bread, on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. So Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat it. They said to him, where will you have us prepare it? He said to them, behold, when you have entered the city, a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him into the house that he enters, and tell the master of the house, the teacher says to you, where is the guest room where I may eat the Passover with my disciples? And he will show you a large upper room furnished. Prepare it there. And they went and found it, just as he had told them. And they prepared the Passover institution of the Lord's Supper. And when the hour came, he reclined at table, and the apostles with him. And he said to them, I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you, I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God. And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he said, take this and divide it among yourselves. For I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes. And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me. And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, this cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood. But behold, the hand of him who betrays me is with me on the table. For the Son of man goes as it has been determined, but woe to that man by whom he is betrayed. And they began to question one another, which of them it could be who was going to do this, who was the greatest? A dispute also rose among them as to which of them was was to be regarded as the greatest. And he said to them, the kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors. But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the youngest and the leader, as one who serves. For who is the greater, one who reclines at table, or one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at table? But I am among you as the one who serves. You are those who have stayed with me in my trials. And I assign to you, as my Father assigned to me, a kingdom that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom and sit on thrones judging the 12 tribes of Israel. Jesus foretells Peter's denial. Simon, Simon, behold. Satan demanded to have you, that he might shift you like wheat. But I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers. Peter said to him, lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death. Jesus said, I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow this day until you deny three times that you know me. Scripture must be fulfilled in Jesus. And he said to them, when I sent you out with no money bag or knapsack or sandals, did you lack anything? They said, nothing. He said to them, but now let the one who has a money bag take it, and likewise a knapsack. And let the one who has no sword. Sell his cloak and buy one. For I tell you that this scripture must be fulfilled in me. And he was numbered with the transgressors. For what is written about me has its fulfillment. And they said, look, Lord, here are two swords. And he said to them, it is enough. Psalm, chapter 69, verses 1 through 12. Save me, O God. Save me, O God. For the waters have come up to my neck. I sink in deep mire where there is no foothold. I have come into deep waters, and the flood sweep sweeps over me. I am weary with my crying out. My throat is parched. My eyes grow dim with waiting for my God, more in number than the hairs of my head. And those who hated me without cause. Mighty are those who would destroy me, those who attack me with lies. What I did not steal must I now restore. O God, you know my folly. The wrongs I have done are not hidden from you. Let not those who hope in you be put to shame through me. O Lord, God of hosts. Let not those seek you be brought to dishonor through me, O God of Israel. For it is for your sake that I have borne reproach, that dishonor has covered my face. I have become a stranger to my brothers, an alien to my mother's sons. For zeal, for your house has consumed me, and the reproaches of those who reproach you have fallen on me. When I wept and humbled my soul with fasting, it became my reproach. When I made sackcloth my clothing, I became a byword to them. I am the talk of those who sit in the gate, and the drunkards make songs about me.
Scripture Readings: Joshua 3–4 & Joshua 5:1-12 | Luke 22:1-38 | Psalm 69:1-12
Date: April 27, 2026
Host: Erika Kirk (with Pastoral Advisor James Kaddis)
This episode guides listeners through significant moments in the biblical narrative: Israel’s miraculous crossing of the Jordan (Joshua 3–5:12), Jesus’ Last Supper, betrayal, and teachings on servant leadership (Luke 22:1-38), and David's anguished cry in Psalm 69:1-12. The readings knit together transformative acts of God, the fulfillment of covenant promises, the call to remembrance, and powerful lessons about faithfulness and humility.
[00:03–14:22]
Preparation & Consecration:
The Role of the Ark:
The Miracle:
Establishment of Memorial Stones:
Significance:
[14:22–18:42]
Renewal of Covenant:
Passover in the Promised Land:
Transition from Manna:
[18:42–35:40]
The Plot & Judas’ Betrayal:
The Last Supper:
Announcement of Betrayal:
Teaching on Greatness:
Foretelling Peter’s Denial:
Preparation for Trials Ahead:
[35:40–38:34]
David’s Suffering & Trust:
Foreshadowing of Christ:
| Timestamp | Segment | |:-------------:|:-----------------------------------------------| | 00:03 | Joshua 3: Israel prepares, crosses the Jordan | | 06:15 | Joshua 4: Memorial stones and their meaning | | 13:50 | Joshua 5: Covenant renewal, circumcision, Passover celebrated in Canaan | | 18:42 | Luke 22: Plot to kill Jesus, Last Supper | | 25:40 | Institution of the Lord’s Supper (Communion) | | 29:40 | Teaching on servant leadership | | 32:00 | Jesus predicts Peter’s denial | | 35:40 | Psalm 69: David’s desperate prayer |
This episode powerfully interweaves stories of faith, covenant, and deliverance across Old and New Testaments. Listeners are invited to remember God’s faithfulness (the stones from the Jordan), reflect on the meaning of sacrificial love (the Lord’s Supper), and heed the call to servant leadership and authenticity in times of trial. The Psalm closes the episode with a heartfelt cry for deliverance—a reminder of God’s mercy amid suffering—echoing both Israel’s and Christ’s journeys.