Joshua had led the entire population to the valley between two mountains. One mountain was the mountain of blessing, Mount Gerizim, and the other mountain, Mount Ebal, to be the mountain of curse. It was on Mount Ebal that the altar was built. This was a strong reminder to the people that they would break the Law and therefore they would need an altar. Many would like to come to God by Mount Gerizim and not by the altar but that is not God's way. The Woman of Samaria wanted to come by the mountain of blessing but Jesus told her that was impossible. He was telling her that salvation came through the cross. The way to God is not through keeping the law but through the altar.
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