Returning To Gilgal

Key Points





The camp at Gilgal is a significant location for Israel in the
Promised Land.


Gilgal is a shadow of Calvary.


Gilgal is where the 12-stone monument was set up as a reminder of
God’s faithfulness when he brought Israels across the Jordan
River and Red Sea on dry land.


The cross is a reminder of God’s faithfulness to forgive our sin.


Gilgal is where the men of Israel were circumcised and God
“rolled away” the shame they carried from Egypt.


The cross is where our old self is put to death by God.


Gilgal is the first place where Passover was celebrated in the
Promised Land.


The cross points us to the resurrection where we celebrate new
life in Christ.


Throughout the conquest of Joshua and all Israel through southern
Canaan, they always returned to the camp at Gilgal.


Throughout our daily walk with Christ, we ought to return to the
cross often.


We return to the cross of Christ to remember how He faithfully
took our sin and shame and replaced it with His righteousness.


When a king/queen is dethroned, there is a vacancy that must be
filled with Christ before another false king/queen takes control.


As God puts the heads of kings/queens under our feet, we must
stay vigilant in fighting against other false kings/queens.





Discussion





Have you experienced other kings or queens taking over in your
heart after overcoming one? Or has a dead king/queen ever
resurrected in your heart when you thought you were free from it?
Please share.


What do you do to remember God’s faithfulness when it’s hard to
trust that He is faithful and good?


What areas do you need to borrow faith from your brothers and
sisters in Christ?


Spend some time praying for each other regarding faith, hope, and
trust.