The Undercover Adventist

   Lessons of Faith from Joshua - Sabbath School Lesson 2 -  Monday Commentary Rahab’s Righteous Deception In Joshua 2:2–11, Rahab the harlot chose to hide the Israelite spies and mislead the king of Jericho’s men. To some, this may seem like sin. But Scripture itself tells us how God viewed her choice: “By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace” (Hebrews 11:31). James echoes this: “Was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?” (James 2:25). Her deception was not sinful—it was an act of faith, aligning herself with God’s people and God’s purposes, even when it meant defying her own nation. Rahab was not the first to make such a choice. The midwives in Exodus refused Pharaoh’s orders and lied about why they would not kill the Hebrew infants. Scripture says God blessed them for it (Exodus 1:17–21). Joseph also disguised his identi...

  “From Pit to Palace: How God Brought Israel to Egypt and Raised Joseph for a Purpose” Scripture Reading: Genesis 37:26–28; Genesis 39:2, 21 The story of how the Israelites came to be in Egypt is not just a tale of migration—it is a divine orchestration. It’s a story of family betrayal, providential detours, and God’s unfailing purpose. Today, we are going to trace the path that led the children of Israel to Egypt and reflect on one young man—Joseph—whose life proves that no matter how dark the road, God is still working. The Setup: Family Dysfunction and a Tragic Betrayal (Genesis 37:26–28) Joseph, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, was favored by his father. His coat of many colors and dreams of ruling over his brothers sparked intense jealousy. In Genesis 37:26–28, we read of a tragic turning point: “Judah said to his brothers, ‘What will we gain if we kill our brother and cover up his blood? Come, let’s sell him to the Ishmaelites…’” Joseph was sold into slavery by h...

Of course it is! Unless it's not. The Ten Commandments state clearly, you shalt not lie. Or does it? Somehow we never say the Ninth Commandment in it's entirety. Maybe because we don't read The Bible. Maybe because we don't want to. Have YOU ever actually read the Ninth Commandment? Some people are so quick to tell people not to lie because, doggone it! They just know The Bible says thou shalt not lie. Well, we at The UnderCover Adventist are here to tell you the truth. Ex 20:16 "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor." Did you actually read it? It points out one, yes, one lie. Not lies. One lie. That's what The Bible says. Now you are asking yourself, why are we even talking about this? Two reasons. 1. We of all people, should know The Bible. 2. Not all lies are condemning lies, and we need to know that. Have you ever kept a secret? Something held back to not inform people at such and such a time? Letting them believe ...