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What Is The Importance Of Bondage In The Bible

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After the wilderness, the Lord raised up Joshua to lead the children of Israel across the Jordan River and into the Promised Land. The crossing of the Jordan spiritually speaks of being crucified with Christ. When the Israelites crossed over the Jordan, they placed twelve stones in the water and took twelve out. This speaks of dying to self and walking in newness of life. When we give our hearts to the Lord, He forgives us of all our sin and makes us white as snow. However, we still need to die to the carnal desires of our old nature. This is not a quick process. It takes self-denial and much prayer.The Israelite people were in great physical bondage in Egypt and God chose Moses to be their deliverer. In order to leave Egypt the children of Israel must first cross the Red Sea. The baptism “into Moses in the cloud and in the sea” is a type of the Baptism into the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission of sin. (1 Cor. 10:1-2; Acts 2:38; 22:16) Baptism into the Lord Jesus Christ enables the Christian to be free from sin. (Rom. 6:1-8) …show more content…

God’s deliverance through the crossing of the Red Sea signifies salvation by the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. Even the name “Red Sea” has a symbolic significance since the color red symbolizes blood. Man’s only escape from the bondage of sin is to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, be baptized into Him and be washed in His precious blood. (Heb. 9:22; Rev. 1:5) Our Lord Jesus Christ asserted: “He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.” (Mk.

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