Joshua 22:34 And the children of Reuben and the children of Gad called the altar Ed: for it shall be a witness between us that the LORD is God.

Verse 22a: The LORD God of gods, the LORD God of gods, he knoweth,

 INTRO: Some of the Israelites had completed their agreement. They placed an altar as a witness. We need to do so today! With our God as our witness. A God that sees and knows our intents and our very thoughts.


When erecting an altar of witness, ours must…
Point to our Exalted Deity and Lord

• God is first in our lives
• Our great love for God
• Respect for Him, and all that is His

Our altar of witness must also …

Show our Elective Departure from sinful living

• Disdain for ungodly practices
• Desire to live Holy
• Desire to be closer to Him

Our altar of witness will also …
Certify our Everyday Dependence for Help from the Master

• We need help
• He can help
• He will help
• We need to ask for help

If we have "put-up" our altar of witness it will …
Demonstrate our Expressed Dedication to His work

• Worship
• Bible study
• Prayer
• Godly living (more than attendance - but attitude and actions)
• Godly giving
• Working for Him

And finally, If we have placed our altar of witness well, it will …
Illustrate our Envisioned Determination to reach others for Christ

• Caring attitude
• Awareness of their need
• Responsiveness to their need
• Meeting their need

Gary A. Marcum E.38th St. FWB - 02/28/99 AM