The Undercover Adventist

  Known by God Scripture Focus: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 17:7–8; Song of Songs 2:16; Galatians 4:9 We often think of “knowing God” as gaining information—learning facts, doctrines, or truths about Him. But in the Bible, knowing God means something far deeper. In Genesis , we read that “Adam knew Eve his wife,” and that knowledge resulted in life. This kind of knowing is intimate, personal, and relational—not distant or intellectual. It reflects closeness, trust, and connection. In the same way, to know God is to enter into a deep, covenant relationship with Him. God speaks this covenant language again in Genesis 17, promising to be the God of His people. This is not a casual association—it is a committed, faithful bond. The love described in Song of Solomon echoes this truth: “My beloved is mine, and I am his.” Knowing God is about belonging to Him and embracing His love. Yet the New Testament adds a powerful twist. In Galatians , Paul reminds us that our relationship with God...

    Lessons of Faith from Joshua - Sabbath School Lesson 9 -  Monday The Land as a Gift:  Living as Heirs of a Greater Promise The Promised Land stands at the heart of Israel’s story—a reminder that God not only delivers His people from bondage but also leads them into blessing. When God spoke to Moses in Exodus 3:8, He described Canaan as a “good and spacious land,” a place of abundance offered as a gift to a people who had known only the oppression of Egypt. This land was not a trophy for their merit; it was an expression of God’s covenant love. Yet the relationship between God, Israel, and the land was unique. Leviticus 20:22 warns Israel that remaining in the land required obedience; sin would defile the land and jeopardize their place in it. Leviticus 25:23 makes this relationship even clearer: “The land is Mine; for you are strangers and sojourners with Me.” In other words, Israel were tenants, not ultimate owners. God remained the true Landlord, and Israel’s...