Brother Stephen shared a ministry centered on the biblical account of Joshua crossing the Jordan River. He emphasized that crossing the Jordan symbolizes entering into God's promised inheritance, which requires spiritual preparation and faith. Stephen explained that the Israelites' crossing of the Jordan was a divine act where the waters parted as the priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant stepped into the river, illustrating that God's power is accessed through obedience and faith. He highlighted that the crossing signifies not only entering into the Promised Land but also the spiritual journey of possessing Christ as our inheritance. Stephen drew parallels between the Red Sea and Jordan, illustrating that both represent baptism—Red Sea as salvation and deliverance from Egypt, and Jordan as entering into the fullness of God's promises. He stressed that baptism is a one-time act of identification with Christ's death, burial, and resurrection, symbolized by the stones taken from the riverbed and set as memorials. The stones represent the old fleshly life buried forever, while the smooth stones symbolize new life in Christ. Ultimately, Stephen urged believers to exercise faith in Christ's finished work, crossing over into abundant spiritual life, and living in the power of His resurrection.

Main Points Outline

Joshua's crossing of the Jordan as a type of spiritual possession and divine promise.
The significance of faith and spiritual preparation in entering God's promises.
The symbolism of water representing death and life, depending on context.
The Red Sea as a type of baptism and salvation through the blood of Christ.
The Jordan River as a symbol of death, burial, and resurrection, representing entering into Christ's fullness.
The importance of exercising faith to appropriate Christ's finished work.
The stones as memorials of burial of the flesh and new life in Christ.
The believer's call to cross over by faith into the abundant life in Christ.

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