V. 30.— By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days. Israel received a lesson in Jericho how Canaan was to be conquered, not by their own sword, but by the power of God. But their faith was not abiding. When they had passed safely over then believed they God's words, but soon forgot His works. Psalms 106:13. Thus, also, our Lord speaks of some who for a while believe, Luke 8"13; and the Apostle teaches us that we are partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end, Hebrews 3:14; and our Lord tells us, He that endureth to the end shall be saved, Matthew 24:13; by which we learn that temporary impressions may be made upon the mind, producing appearances which it may be impossible to distinguish from saving faith, except by their continuance or non-continuance.