Joshua:4

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* Verse 1-9 - The works of the Lord are so worthy of rememberance , and the heart of man is so prone to forget them , that various methods are needful to refresh our memories , for the glory of God , our advantage , and that of our children . God gave orders for preparing this memorial . * Verse 10-19 - The priests with the ark did not stir till ordered to move . Let none be weary of waiting , while they have the tokens of God 's presence with them , even the ark of the covenant , though it be in the depths of adversity . Notice is taken of the honour put upon Joshua . Those are feared in the best manner , and to the best purpose , who make it appear that God is with them , and that they set him before them . * Verse 20-24 - It is the duty of parents to tell their children betimes of the words and works of God , that they may be trained up in the way they should go . In all the instruction parents give their children , they should teach them to fear God . Serious godliness is the best learning . Are we not called , as much as the Israelites , to praise the loving-kindness of our God ? Shall we not raise a pillar to our God , who has brought us through dangers and distresses in so wonderful a way ? For hitherto the Lord hath helped us , as much as he did his saints of old . How great the stupidity and ingratitude of men , who perceive not His hand , and will not acknowledge his goodness , in their frequent deliverances ! **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary ****

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