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Lessons of Faith from Joshua - Sabbath School Lesson 1 - Monday Commentary The Structure of Faithful Obedience Joshua 1 The first chapter of Joshua does more than open a new book of the Bible—it lays out the roadmap for the entire story of Israel’s entry into the Promised Land. In fact, it gives us a structure that helps us understand how God leads His people and what He requires of us in the journey of faith. Joshua 1 is built around four key speeches: Crossing (Joshua 1:2–9): God calls Joshua to lead His people across the Jordan, a step of faith into the unknown. Strength and courage will be needed, but the Lord assures His presence. Conquering (Joshua 1:10, 11): Joshua commands the people to prepare, for victory will only come as they move forward in obedience. Dividing the Land (Joshua 1:12–15): The promises of God extend to all the tribes, but each must play its part so that everyone may share in the inheritance. Serving by Obedience (Joshua 1:16–18): The people...

  Lessons of Faith from Joshua - Sabbath School Lesson 1 - Sunday Commentary A New Moses Deuteronomy 18:15–22; Joshua 1:1–9 The book of Joshua begins with these words: “After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: ‘Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them’” (Joshua 1:1–2, NIV). This beginning is more than just a record of transition—it’s a fulfillment of God’s promise. In Deuteronomy 18:15–22 , Moses had told Israel that God would raise up a prophet like him. The opening of Joshua shows that God remains faithful to His people, even when great leaders pass away. The mission continues, because God Himself is the true source of leadership. Joshua was not a stranger to God’s calling. Scripture repeatedly testifies to his faithfulness. “The Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend. Then Moses would return to...

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  EXODUS - Sabbath School - Lesson 13 - Friday Further Thought Devotional   The Blood That Speaks of a Greater Sacrifice Central to Israel’s worship in the sanctuary was the shedding of blood. Day after day, animals were brought to the altar, and their blood was sprinkled as part of the rituals. This may seem strange to us, but to the people of God it carried a deep and sobering meaning: “For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls; for it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul” (Leviticus 17:11). Blood symbolized life itself, and the offering of it represented the giving up of life in the place of the sinner. Each sacrifice reminded Israel that sin is not something light or trivial. Sin costs life, and forgiveness is not free. As Hebrews later declares, “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins” (Hebrews 9:22). The animals sacrificed were innocent, pointing beyond themse...

EXODUS - Sabbath School - Lesson 13 - Thursday Commentary  Jesus Tabernacled With Humanity John 1:14 John declares, “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us” (John 1:14, NIV). The Greek phrase behind “made his dwelling” literally means “tabernacled.” Just as God’s presence filled the tabernacle in the wilderness, Christ came and lived among His people. The tabernacle was God’s chosen way to dwell in the midst of Israel, pointing forward to the day when He would come in person through His Son. In Jesus, God’s presence was not hidden behind curtains, but made visible in human flesh. This truth transforms how we view Christ’s presence today. He promised, “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them” (Matthew 18:20). Just as the tabernacle was the meeting place between God and His people, so now Jesus Himself is that meeting place. Wherever His followers come together in His name, He is there—no walls, no temple required. But His presence is not on...

  EXODUS - Sabbath School - Lesson 13 - Wednesday Commentary God’s Presence in the Tabernacle Read Exodus 40:1–38 When the Israelites completed the tabernacle, they witnessed something awe-inspiring: “Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle” (Ex. 40:34). The visible cloud of God’s presence and the brilliance of His glory made it clear that the Lord Himself had chosen to dwell among His people. This was not just a structure of wood, gold, and fabric—it was the meeting place between heaven and earth. In many ways, the completion of the tabernacle echoed the finish of Creation itself. Just as God completed His work in Genesis 1 and rested on the seventh day, so here the people completed their work in obedience to God’s instructions, and He filled it with His presence. Both events remind us that when God’s work is finished, it is whole, beautiful, and filled with His glory. This moment also marked the culmination of Israel’s firs...