I. Time to Go Home (vv. 1-9) A. Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh Commended (VV. 1-4) B. Joshua's Charge to Them (vv. 5-9) II. Altar of Witness and Almost War (VV. 10-20) A. The Eastern Tribes Build an Altar of Witness (VV. 10-11) B. Israel Suspects Rebellion and Assembles for War (VV. 12-14) C. Their Zeal for the Lord and Plea to Repent (WV. 15-20) III. The Crisis Averted and the Faith Confessed (VV. 21-32) A. A Soft Answer Turns Away Wrath (VV. 21-23) 1. We Recognize One Altar and Love the Lord 2. We Have No Intention of a Competing Altar or Idolatry B. We Want Our Children to Feel Part of Israel (VV. 24-29) 1. The Jordan Valley a Significant Natural Border 2. People Forget Their History 3. Common Faith the Foundation of National Unity C. Israel Satisfied and Peace Restored (Vv. 30-34)
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Chris began preaching and pastoring at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Buford, Georgia, in 1994. He and his wife, Elizabeth, have been blessed with 5 children and four grandchildren. Chris continues to preach, write, and pastor at Covenant Presbyterian.