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First Chronicles chapter 7, verse 27, super short verse,

in the middle of this list of names, we read these six words, two names,

none his son, then Joshua his son. So as you read through these opening chapters

and first Chronicles, you see these genealogies, all these lists of names,

and it's really a powerful picture. We talked about the son as we were praying through

first Chronicles chapter 1 to see how every one of these names matters,

and every single one of these names has a part to play in this big picture story of the Bible,

just like every one of our names by God's grace matters, and we have a part to play in God's

big picture story in history. But then as you read through these names occasionally,

you see this name that you immediately recognize. First Chronicles chapter 7, verse 21,

it's Joshua, probably the most famous descendant of Ephraim, and you immediately start thinking

about that particular person, like I read Joshua's name, and I think about Joshua chapter 1,

he's stepping in the leadership after Moses, and God says to him, be strong and courageous,

Joshua, do not be afraid or dismayed, for I will be with you wherever you go. Don't let this book

of the law depart for your mouth, meditate on it day and night, be careful to do according to

all that is written in it, and then you will make your pray prosperous, then you will have good

success. Joshua, whose name means the Lord saves, it's a picture of salvation in him and his

leadership that ultimately points to Jesus, all of this to say, that's just one name, Joshua,

who obviously does play a pivotal part in the story of the Old Testament,

but as you read through different names and these parts of the Bible, just pause and thank God,

for his grace, praise God, for his beauty in wonderfully creating each of these people,

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