Day 165: Crossing the Jordan and the Fall of Jericho - Immerse Bible Reading Experience

In today's episode of Immerse: the daily bible reading experience, we follow Joshua and the Israelites as they cross the Jordan River and establish a memorial using 12 stones, one from each tribe of Israel. After safely crossing and witnessing the miraculous drying of the Jordan River, Joshua is established as a great leader. The episode also covers the Israelites' circumcision of the second generation, celebration of Passover, and their first meal from the crops of Canaan. The narrative continues with Joshua's encounter with the commander of the Lord's army and the detailed instructions for the battle of Jericho. The Israelites march around Jericho for seven days, and on the seventh day, the walls collapse following their loud shout, leading to the city's conquest. The episode concludes with Joshua's curse on anyone who attempts to rebuild Jericho and the preservation of Rahab and her family for her aid to the Israelite spies.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:05 Crossing the Jordan River
00:43 Building a Memorial
02:13 Joshua's Leadership Affirmed
03:55 Circumcision of the New Generation
05:13 Celebrating Passover at Gilgal
06:19 The Fall of Jericho
09:55 Rahab and the Spies
10:42 Joshua's Curse on Jericho
11:08 Conclusion and Farewell