With the wilderness behind them (verse 9) and the Promised Land before them (verses 11-12), a significant moment is marked by two symbolic actions: circumcision (verses 2-8), and Passover (verse 10). Circumcision was the sign of the covenant with Abraham (Gen. 17:9-14) and was required for participation in the Passover (Ex.12:48). Circumcision marked the people of promise; the Passover celebrated their redemption from Egypt. Both the promise to Abraham and the redemption from Egypt looked forward to this day of crossing and conquest (Gen.17:8; Ex. 3:8).
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Dr. Robert Adams, Jr. became pastor of Faith Presbyterian Church ARP, in Merritt Island, Florida, in 2008, after serving as an intern and associate pastor since 2002. He was ordained in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Synod in 2003. He is a graduate of Reformed Theological...