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  Lessons of Faith from Joshua - Sabbath School Lesson 4 -  Thursday When God Works Through Human Hands The Second-Best Option Scripture Reading: Exodus 17:7–13; Joshua 6:15–20 Both Exodus 17:7–13 and Joshua 6:15–20 describe moments of divine victory—but victories that unfolded through human participation. In each story, God’s power is unmistakable, yet He chooses to involve His people in the process. In Exodus 17 , Israel faces the Amalekites. As Moses stands on the hill with the staff of God in his hand, the tide of battle depends on whether his hands are raised. When Moses’ arms grow weary, Aaron and Hur hold them up, and Israel prevails. The battle is won not because of military might, but because of obedience, faith, and cooperation with divine instruction. In Joshua 6 , the people of Israel march silently around Jericho for seven days—an action that must have seemed illogical to any military commander. Yet when they follow God’s specific directions, the impenetrable w...

Lessons of Faith from Joshua - Sabbath School Lesson 4 -  Wednesday   The Lord Will Fight for You Reading: Exodus 14:13–14, 25 “Moses answered the people, ‘Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.’” — Exodus 14:13–14 (NIV) When the Israelites stood trapped between the Red Sea and Pharaoh’s army, panic filled their hearts. Their fear gave birth to murmuring — complaints against Moses and against God. Yet God’s original and ideal plan was never for His people to fight their battles with swords or spears. His plan was for them to trust Him completely. “The Lord will fight for you,” Moses declared. Israel’s deliverance would come not by human strength, but by divine power. Exodus 14:25 shows how God Himself confused and crippled the Egyptian army. The people did not lift a hand; their role was to watch God’s salva...

  "When Excuses Sound Reasonable: Trusting God’s Call" Text: Exodus 3:11–4:17 Have you ever felt unqualified for something important—something bigger than you? Maybe you were asked to lead, to speak up, to take on a role you didn’t feel ready for. Most of us have. And in those moments, we often offer what seem like perfectly reasonable excuses. Moses did the same. In fact, his objections to God’s call are so familiar, so human, that we might be tempted to sympathize with him completely. But the story of Moses shows us something powerful: God is not interested in how qualified we feel. He’s interested in what He can do through us—if we trust Him. Reasonable Excuses, Divine Response Let’s look at Moses' objections in Exodus 3–4: “Who am I?” (Ex. 3:11) Moses begins with a deep sense of inadequacy. He’s a shepherd, not a diplomat. He tried to help his people once and failed. God’s reply? “I will be with you.” God doesn’t boost Moses’ ego; He shifts the focus....