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   Lessons of Faith from Joshua - Sabbath School Lesson 11 -  Sunday Commitment Joshua 22:1–8 presents a powerful picture of commitment displayed by the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh. Though their inheritance lay east of the Jordan River, far from the main body of Israel, these tribes had promised Moses that they would not rest until their brothers were settled in the land. And they kept that promise. For six to seven years , they fought shoulder-to-shoulder with the rest of Israel, refusing to return home until every tribe had received its inheritance. Their loyalty was not half-hearted; it was costly, patient, and unified. Their example reminds us that genuine commitment requires perseverance—even when our personal interests could easily pull us away. These tribes could have said, “We already have our land; why should we stay?” But they valued unity over convenience. They understood that God’s people stand or fall together. Today, we face our ...

  EXODUS - Sabbath School - Lesson 13 - Monday Commentary  “Willing Hearts, Overflowing Hands” In Exodus 35:4–36:7, Moses relays God’s command to gather materials for building the tabernacle. The people respond with remarkable generosity—bringing gold, silver, fabrics, and other resources. Skilled artisans, filled with God’s Spirit, are appointed to oversee the work. The people give so abundantly that eventually Moses must restrain them, for more than enough had already been provided. One of the most beautiful scenes in Israel’s story unfolds here. When Moses calls for offerings to build the tabernacle, the people do not hesitate. Scripture emphasizes that everyone who had a willing heart came forward. Men and women alike gave what they had, from fine materials to personal treasures. Even the artisans offered their skills, recognizing that their talents were gifts entrusted to them by God. What stands out most is that the giving was voluntary, joyful, and abundant. No one...

  “Let Them Go—But Not My Heart” Scripture: Exodus 12:31–36 Introduction: In Exodus 12:31–36, we witness a pivotal moment in the story of God's deliverance. After the death of every firstborn in Egypt, Pharaoh finally calls Moses and Aaron and gives the long-awaited command: “Go, serve the Lord, as you have said.” At first glance, it appears that Pharaoh is surrendering—but is he really? Let’s take a closer look, because even in Pharaoh’s apparent submission, there’s a strange and revealing request. He says, “Also bless me.” The Strange Request: “Bless Me Also” (v. 32) Pharaoh, who has opposed God at every turn, now asks Moses and Aaron for a blessing. This is the same Pharaoh who said “Who is the Lord, that I should obey His voice?” (Exodus 5:2). But now he begs for divine favor. What changed? Pharaoh is not converted. He is not repentant. He is desperate. He does not truly want to worship the Lord—he wants relief from judgment. His heart is still hard, but his world is...

"Blessed to Be a Blessing: The Global Vision of Psalm 67" Psalm 67 Video:   Psalm 67 is a short, seven-verse hymn that serves as a prayer for God's blessing, not only upon Israel but upon all nations. It begins with a plea for God's grace and favor, echoing the priestly blessing from Numbers 6:24–26 ("May God be gracious to us and bless us..."). The psalmist then expresses a desire that God's ways and salvation be known throughout the world, leading to global praise. The central verse (v. 4) highlights joy and justice as reasons for nations to worship God. The psalm ends by affirming that God's blessing will result in worldwide reverence. Structure: The psalm follows a chiastic structure (A-B-C-B'-A'): A (v.1): Prayer for blessing. B (v.2-3): Desire for global knowledge and praise of God. C (v.4): Central theme of God’s just rule over the nations. B' (v.5): Repetition of desire for global praise. A' (v.6-7): Ble...

  Blessed to Be a Blessing: The Witness of God’s People Text: Psalm 67; Revelation 14:6–12 Psalm 67 is a hymn of praise, radiant with hope and overflowing with the desire that "Your way may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations" (Psalm 67:2). It is a missionary psalm, and more than that, a global prayer. It reveals God's heart not just for Israel, but for all peoples. It is deeply connected to the covenantal promise to Abraham—that through his seed, all nations of the earth would be blessed (Genesis 12:3). But Psalm 67 does more than echo a promise; it calls God’s people to live in such a way that the nations come to know God. When we turn to Revelation 14:6–12, we see this mission fulfilled and sharpened in a time of judgment. Together, these passages show us what it means to be God’s people—blessed, not for comfort, but for purpose. God Blesses His People for the Sake of the World (Psalm 67:1–2) "May God be gracious to us and bless us and make h...

  “Called to Be a Blessing” Brothers and sisters, today we reflect on the beginning of a journey that has shaped the history of redemption. In Genesis 12:1–9, we meet Abram—later known as Abraham—called by God to leave his land, his people, and his family for a promise not yet seen. And in Deuteronomy 4:5–9, we hear God's words to Abraham's descendants, a nation now formed, reminding them of who they are and how they must live in the light of that same call.  The Call of Abraham: Genesis 12:1–9 “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.” (Gen. 12:1) Why did God call Abram? Not because Abram was mighty, powerful, or already righteous. The Bible doesn't record anything particularly special about Abram before this moment—what makes him significant is that God chose him and Abram responded in faith . God called Abram to: Separate him from the idolatry of his homeland (Ur and Haran were steeped in idol worship). Cre...

 Is work a blessing or a curse? We have to go to the beginning of creation with Adam and Eve. Genesis 2:15 (NKJV): "Then the LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to tend and keep it." Man's first job was to take care of the garden. We could call this work, but in fact it was more of a responsibility. The work they did was out of love for God and the blessings they received. This was only one part of what people were to do. Genesis 1:26 (NKJV): "Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” " We were to populate the earth and rule over it. This included building towns, raising food, developing and discovering new things, and protecting it. This was the original plan for humans. We could call this work, but it was not work in order to live and survi...