Four Significant Lessons from the Jordan River
The preaching this Sunday (hear the sermon here) came from Matthew 3:5-6, with a particular focus on the place John the Baptist established his ministry, the Jordan River. This unimpressive river, as far as length and width is concerned, is nonetheless a powerful symbol in understanding what God is doing in His work of Redemption. Here are four lessons we learn throughout Scripture from the Jordan River.
1. The Jordan River pictures the difference between living by the Spirit and living by the flesh. (Abraham and Lot)
2. The Jordan River pictures the cleansing power of death. (See Namaan and Romans 6)
3. The Jordan River pictures the change that happens to a person who, Spiritually speaking, crosses it. (Jacob was changed to Israel on its banks)
4. The Jordan River pictures the final obstacle standing between a believer and Rest in the Promise land, in the very presence of God. (Hebrews 4)