Strangers & Pilgrims

In today's podcast episode, Cush explores the concept of "strangers and pilgrims" concerning the Israelites and the land of Canaan. He highlights how God promised this land to Abraham and his descendants, but they were to remain separate from the Canaanites' cursed practices and idolatry. The Israelites, though living in Canaan, were considered "strangers and sojourners" as the land ultimately belonged to God. This status emphasized their faith and obedience, as they were not to adopt the customs of the Canaanites or make covenants with them. This episode draws a parallel to the church, who also view themselves as strangers and pilgrims on earth, seeking a heavenly home based on faith in Jesus Christ.

Key Scripture(s): The land shall not be sold for ever: for the land is mine; for ye are strangers and sojourners with me. (Leviticus‬ ‭25‬:‭23‬)

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Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 0:44 Theme Reading
• 2:32 Genealogy and Character of Canaan and the Canaanites
• 7:08 Abraham’s Covenant and Israel’s Separation from Canaanite Practices
• 14:10 The Spies’ Report and Israel’s Faith Tested
• 25:53 Conquest and Possession of the Land
• 37:17 Idolatry and Failure to Fully Remove Canaanites
• 44:42 Jerusalem, Philistines, and the Promise of Holiness
• 50:26 Strangers and Pilgrims: Old Testament Saints’ Faith
• 58:49 New Testament Fulfillment: Jesus and the Kingdom of Heaven
• 1:07:38 Faith and Salvation Beyond Labels
• 1:16:42 Looking to God in Faith: Our Help and Hope
• 1:27:29 Conclusion