What does it look like to trust God when He calls you to take a step into the unknown? In Joshua 3–4, the people of Israel stand at the edge of the Jordan River, preparing to enter the land God promised them. With the river before them and an uncertain future ahead, they are invited to trust God’s presence, follow His leading, and move forward in faith. In the sermon, we explore what it means to trust God when the next step feels impossible and to believe that He is faithful to do what He has promised.
God doesn’t just lead His people through the impossible; He gives them reminders of His faithfulness along the way. As Israel builds a memorial from the stones of the Jordan, they create a way to remember what God has done and tell the story to the next generation. We all need reminders of God’s faithfulness, especially when we’re facing new seasons, uncertain paths, or challenges that feel bigger than us. Join us as we discover how remembering God’s past faithfulness gives us courage to take our next step of faith.
Reflection Questions:
- What stuck out in today’s message? What did you find challenging and encouraging? Did you learn anything new?
- What are some of your favorite family traditions (present or as a child)?
- Read Joshua 3. What does God say he will do for Joshua? How does Joshua respond?
- In what season do the events of this chapter take place? Why is that significant?
- Read Joshua 4. Why were the stones taken out of the riverbed?
- According to the passage, how did the people respond to the miracle God performed?
- What two reasons did God perform this miracle, according to this chapter?
- What is significant about God that makes the Israelites stop at this moment of their journey into the Promised Land to create a memorial?
- Why is remembering an important tool for our spiritual lives?
- What spiritual practices are helpful for you to remember what God has done in your life?
- How can we encourage our group members to remember God’s faithfulness in seasons of discouragement?
- What steps can you take this week to demonstrate thankfulness to the Lord for His presence with you?
