Joshua 4:19Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

He led the people of Israel into the Promised Land, much like Jesus Christ leads us into heaven. It was neither the law nor Moses that accomplished this, as they remained outside; the law is incapable of granting access, but grace is what does. Can you recognize how these foreshadowings were established from the very beginning?

The Israelites crossed the Jordan River prior to the celebration of the Passover; they embarked on this journey on the tenth day, while the Passover feast occurred on the fourteenth day. Similarly, in the renewed understanding, following the baptism of salvation, believers partake of the Unblemished Lamb.