St Paul of Tamouh From Tamouh Egypt Loved
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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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 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 • Why? FAITH at
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 the Lord will do wonders among you. ” Joshua 3: 5 Take God with you when crossing your “Jordan” !
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