The Stones We Leave Behind: Remembering What God Has Done

When the Israelites left Egypt, they wandered the wilderness for 40 years. During this time, they were given many blessings from God, such as manna and water, safety, and protection from the elements. But they also sinned against God many times, causing a whole generation to be kept from entering the Promised Land. When they crossed the Jordan River and made camp, Joshua set up these memorial stones to remember all that God had done for them, according to God’s instructions. This was so future generations who saw the stones could hear the stories of God’s faithfulness to the Israelites.