St Paul of Tamouh From Tamouh Egypt Loved

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St. Paul of Tamouh • From Tamouh, Egypt • Loved solitary life since young

St. Paul of Tamouh • From Tamouh, Egypt • Loved solitary life since young age • Lived in Ansena Mountain, with disciple Ezekiel • Virtuous life of prayer and fasting • Lord Christ appeared to comfort & strengthen • Later joined St. Bishoy (beloved of our Saviour) in Mount Ansena • "Your body will be buried with that of My chosen Bishoy"

St. Paul of Tamouh • After departure, body was placed with St. Bishoy •

St. Paul of Tamouh • After departure, body was placed with St. Bishoy • Later, St. Bishoy’s body moved to Scete without St. Paul • Boat froze! • Boat moved when St. Paul placed beside St. Bishoy • The Lord’s promise was fulfilled

JOSHUA CROSSING THE JORDAN

JOSHUA CROSSING THE JORDAN

Joshua Crossing the Jordan • Book of Joshua – 6 th book in Bible

Joshua Crossing the Jordan • Book of Joshua – 6 th book in Bible (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy) • Joshua chosen to be Moses’ successor • 12 spies sent. Only Joshua & Caleb had faith in God. • Israelites disobeyed God & lacked faith • Wandered 40 yrs in wilderness

Joshua Crossing the Jordan • 40 yrs later , younger generation enters promise land

Joshua Crossing the Jordan • 40 yrs later , younger generation enters promise land • Crossing Jordan River • Harvest season - river fiercest & highest • 3 times be STRONG & COURAGEOUS: + “…so I shall be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you. Be strong and of good courage …” (Joshua 1: 5 -6) + “Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law …” (Joshua 1: 7) + “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. ” (Joshua 1: 9)

Joshua Crossing the Jordan • Joshua encouraged & reminded people of God’s promise •

Joshua Crossing the Jordan • Joshua encouraged & reminded people of God’s promise • Spies sent out, hidden & saved by Rahab the Harlot • Important - When God promises victory, we still have to do work! FAITH + WORK = VICTORY !

Joshua Crossing the Jordan • Before crossing Jordan, Israelites must be SANCTIFIED! • What

Joshua Crossing the Jordan • Before crossing Jordan, Israelites must be SANCTIFIED! • What is SANCTIFY? SANCTIFY - To be SET APART, APART to be HOLY - In Old Testament: abstain from certain food, diseases, dead bodies, etc. - God used outward uncleanness to illustrate inward uncleanness of sin - Must approach God with PURE heart REPENTANCE + CONFESSION BEFORE COMMUNION

Joshua Crossing the Jordan • Priests must set feet into river before water parted

Joshua Crossing the Jordan • Priests must set feet into river before water parted • Why? FAITH at

Joshua Crossing the Jordan • Memorial 12 stones, 12 tribes • Why? - To

Joshua Crossing the Jordan • Memorial 12 stones, 12 tribes • Why? - To focus on God - A reminder of God’s promise - Encouragement for next task (Jericho)

Joshua Crossing the Jordan And Joshua said to the people, “Sanctify yourselves, for tomorrow

Joshua Crossing the Jordan And Joshua said to the people, “Sanctify yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you. ” Joshua 3: 5 Take God with you when crossing your “Jordan” !