Romans 12:1-8. 'In view of God's mercy' Paul commends believers to offer themselves to Christ as 'living sacrifices', to not 'conform to the pattern of this world', and to 'renew their minds'.

Joshua 5:13 - 6:27. As soon as the Israelites set foot in the Promised Land they encounter an obstacle that must be overcome before they can go any further - Jericho. The lessons they learn as God teaches them how to overcome it will set them in good stead for the future; and we can learn and apply the same lessons we take our own 'Promised Land.'

Joshua 5:1-12. The Israelites have crossed the Jordan and their enemies are running scared, but rather than press home the victory and move on into the Promised Land, God tells Joshua to stop. Why?

Joshua 4. Completing their crossing of the Jordan the Israelites erect a memorial to remind them of what God has done for them.

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