Basic Bible Teaching: The Land and its Lessons (Jim Cowie)

Sunday 23 June 2024

The Land and its Lessons (Jim Cowie)

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]A @Christadelphians Video: Description: The Bible tells us that the land of Israel is the constant focus of God’s attention, giving it a greater importance than any other territory on earth. This presentation describes some of the physical geography of the land, which would be visible in Bible times and draws spiritual lessons for the modern believer. ### Summary This presentation discusses the significance of the land of Israel and its lessons for the followers of Christ. It highlights the importance of the land's geography, its connection to the high priest and the Son of God, and the lessons it provides for understanding human nature and the work of Christ. ### Highlights 🌍 The land of Israel is in the form of a human body, with Mount Hermon as the head and the other geographical features representing the different parts of the body. This symbolism is used to show the connection between the land and the Son of God. 🗺️ The land's geography, with its hills, valleys, and water sources, teaches important lessons about dependence on God and the contrast between the land of Israel and Egypt, where the Nile provided a reliable water source. 📖 Psalm 133 is examined, highlighting the importance of unity and fellowship among believers, which is achieved through a shared understanding of the truth and a connection to the head, which is Christ. 🌊 The Jordan River, with its serpentine course and descent to the Dead Sea, represents the problem of human nature and the need for the atoning work of Christ to reverse the process of sin and death. 🕰️ The crossing of the Jordan by the Israelites under Joshua is seen as a type of the transition from mortality to immortality, with the ark of the covenant representing the work of Christ and the requirement of sanctification for those who would enter the promised land. ### Keywords - Land of Israel - Typology - Human nature - Salvation ### Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to the significance of the land of Israel 02:00 - Contrast between the land of Israel and Egypt 05:00 - The land of Israel in the form of a human body 09:00 - Examination of Psalm 133 and the importance of unity 15:00 - The Jordan River and its symbolic meaning 20:00 - The crossing of the Jordan by the Israelites under Joshua 26:00 - The relationship between the believer and the land of Israel 30:00 - Conclusion and the hope of the promised land. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R80qGO4Y8fc[/embedyt][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation="none"]*************************************************************************************** This video was produced by the ChristadelphianVideo.org project, arranged and supported by Christadelphians worldwide. You can follow us online at.. #1 Our Main site...