1. 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"

2. 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

3. JOSHUA CROSSING THE JORDAN

4. Joshua Crossing the Jordan
Book of Joshua – 6th 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

5. 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)

6. 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 !

7. Joshua Crossing the Jordan
Before crossing Jordan, Israelites must be SANCTIFIED!
What is SANCTIFY?
- To be set 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

8. Joshua Crossing the Jordan
Priests must set feet into river before water parted
Why?
FAITH at WORK!

9. 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)

10. 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” !