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  Lessons of Faith from Joshua - Sabbath School Lesson 7 - Monday: Passover Remembering the Lamb Read Joshua 5:10 As the Israelites stood ready to conquer Canaan, Joshua could have rushed into battle, seizing the land while their enemies were weakened. Yet he made a remarkable decision: he paused to celebrate the Passover (Joshua 5:10). This was not mere tradition or ritual; it was a profound act of obedience and remembrance. Even amid pressing tasks, God’s covenant and redemption took precedence over immediate gain. The Passover had been instituted decades earlier as a memorial of God’s deliverance from Egypt: each family was to sacrifice the lamb at twilight (Exodus 12:6), and the festival was to be observed annually as a holy assembly (Leviticus 23:5; Numbers 28:16). Through this act, God’s people remembered that salvation comes from His power and mercy, not their strength. By keeping the Passover, Joshua was teaching Israel that God’s past faithfulness must guide their present...

  Lessons of Faith from Joshua - Sabbath School Lesson 7 - Sunday: Covenant First Covenant First Read Joshua 5:1–7 As Israel crossed the Jordan and stepped into Canaan, the mighty kings of the land trembled. This was a moment of military advantage — the perfect time to strike while the enemy was paralyzed with fear. Yet God issued a surprising command: stop, pause, and circumcise the second generation of Israelites before advancing. Human logic would say, “Move forward! Don’t slow down now!” But God’s logic was clear: before victory, covenant . Before battles, relationship . Circumcision was the physical sign of belonging to God — a mark of loyalty, identity, and faith (Genesis 17:10–14). It celebrated their deliverance from Egypt and affirmed their commitment to the God who saved them. By asking Israel to renew this covenant, God reminded them that success didn’t depend on speed, strategy, or strength — but on faithful connection to Him. They were not merely warriors; they were H...