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Joshua, my appointed leader, Moses, my servant, is dead.

Now, you and all the people will prepare to cross over the Jordan to the land I am giving you. Look up, Joshua. See the land before you

across the river. I heard of the miracles of your God, the parting of the Red Sea, the victories

in Moab against impossible odds. Many here dismiss these stories as exaggerations. I know the truth.

I believe your God is God of heaven above and earth below. I believe he will take the city

and claim the land. For all of you, for all of Israel, will you honor the promise you've made before our God? Will you love him,

obey him, remain faithful to him always? The crowd shouted in the affirmative. Then you're ready,

for our God is with us. Do not be afraid. Do not be discouraged. I tell you again, the Lord our God is with us.

Remember, above all, be strong and courageous.

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Faith begins when we step into the water, even before the path ahead is clear.

Shalom, my friends, from here in the Holy Land of Israel.

I'm Yel Eckstein with International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, and welcome to the chosen people.

The Jordan River.

It stands as a barrier, a test between the people of Israel and the land that

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