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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 sun as we were praying through First Chronicles chapter 1 to see how

every one of these names matters. And every 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 when 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 from 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 way 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.

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