October 26, 2025
Christ With Us
Joshua 4:1-9 Get to Know the Group
Share one item in your home that reminds you of something or someone important—photo, souvenir, keepsake. Why does it hold menaing for you? God’s Words of Grace Why did God command the Israelites to gather twelve stones from the middle of the Jordan? _______________________________________________________________________________________ What are some ways the Israelites had already seen God’s power and faithfulness before this event? ________________________________________________________________________________________ Why does God command visible reminders rather than just words? ________________________________________________________________________________________ Find the Oasis for Life
How can physical reminders (cross, baptismal font, communion) strengthen our faith? ________________________________________________________________________________________ We no longer pile stones as Israel did, but we have our own “memorials” in worship and daily life: Memorial/Symbol
What it Reminds Us Of
The Cross Baptismal Font The Lord’s Supper The Altar Christian Artwork, Jewelry, Home Crosses How can we guard our hearts from treating these symbols as lucky charms rather than tools for remembrance and witness? ________________________________________________________________________________________ (Write the names of requested prayers on the lines below) Closing Prayer: Faithful Lord, thank you for the ways you remind us of your power and promises. Help us never to forget what you have done through Jesus Christ. Let the symbols in our hones and churchs always point us back to you, and give us courage to share their meaning with others. Keep our hearts steadfast in your Word until we reach our eternal home. We also offer up in prayer to you those who are on our hearts _____________, _______________, ______________, ____________. In Jesus’ name Amen.