T. Austin-Sparks explores the significance of the Israelites' journey from the Red Sea to the Jordan River, emphasizing that the omission of the Jordan crossing in Hebrews 11 highlights a deeper spiritual truth. He explains that the Jordan represents the completion of the Red Sea experience, symbolizing a transition from death to life and the importance of faith in God's promises. The sermon contrasts the first sending of spies, which stemmed from human initiative and doubt, with the second sending, which was directed by God and involved a disciplined, faithful generation. Sparks underscores the necessity of surrendering the self-life to fully embrace the life in Christ, as illustrated by the memorial stones taken from the Jordan. Ultimately, he calls for a testimony that reflects the transformative work of God in our lives.