In the previous episode, we have discussed about the issue of ancestral worship. There are various motives for ancestral worship – some people want to benefit from it, others want to be known for being filial and the rest are afraid that their dead ancestors will return to bring trouble upon them. Thus, in ancestral worship, they conduct rituals for the souls of their ancestors so that they will not be lonely and become wandering ghosts.
Let’s recap: The first milestone Gilgal, represents circumcision and dealing with the flesh. The second milestone Bethel, represents encountering the presence of God. Today, in episode 7, we will look at the third milestone Jericho, and ‘Tearing down Strongholds’.
Jericho was a fortress city, with high walls. It was tightly shut and very well defended. Jericho represents an area of enemy power or sin – a stronghold - that prevents the advance of the Kingdom of God – our entering the Promised Land.
