The story of Achan in this week’s Sabbath School lesson teaches us about the dangers of cherishing sin in our hearts. Fortunately, we have a Savior who is always quick to forgive, time and again, and even cleanse us, time and again. Whenever I see someone mopping a floor and a child tracks dirt on … Continue reading –>
Do you avoid the Old Testament because of the violence which you cannot explain? I mean, the penalties for breaking the laws are really harsh! So, dear readers, what do you think? Could we be kinder than God and come up with better results? I am purposely asking questions, rather than providing answers. Let’s think … Continue reading –>
Inside Story for Friday 7th of November 2025 Read the rest of the mission story next week. Frank Mukube ran short on money after moving to a new town in Namibia and furnishing his rented home with many things bought on credit: a bed, a couch, a stove, a radio, a television, a rug, and … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Friday 7th of November 2025 Read: Ellen G. White, “The Fall of Jericho,” Pages 493–498, in Patriarchs and Prophets. “The deadly sin that led to Achan’s ruin had its root in covetousness, of all sins one of the most common and the most lightly regarded. . . . “Achan acknowledged his … Continue reading –>
Why is coveting part of the Ten Commandments? Join the Hit the Mark panel as they discuss this and other questions from Sabbath School Lesson 6 – The Enemy Within. It’s the fastest hour of the week! (0)
Continue reading -->Daily Lesson for Thursday 6th of November 2025 As we have learned, God had given the pagan nations an opportunity to know about Him and to turn from their evil ways (see Lesson 5). They, however, had refused and were ultimately facing the judgment of God. Read Joshua 7:6-9, which deals with Joshua’s initial reaction … Continue reading –>
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Continue reading -->View an in-depth discussion of The Enemy Within in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris. Click on the image below to view the video: With thanks to Hope Channel – Television that will change your life. (0)
Continue reading -->Daily Lesson for Wednesday 5th of November 2025 Read Joshua 8:1-29. What does this story tell us about how God can transform our most abysmal failures into opportunities? The strategy of Yahweh converts Israel’s initial defeat into a tactical advantage, thus transforming the Valley of Achor (Hebrew word for “trouble”) into a door of hope … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Tuesday 4th of November 2025 Read Joshua 7:19-21. What is Joshua asking Achan to do? What is the significance of such a request? How do we understand his confession? Joshua asks Achan to do two things: First, to give glory to God and honor Him. Second, to confess what he had done … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Monday 3rd of November 2025 Read Joshua 7:16-19. What does the entire procedure tell us about both God and Achan? Instead of unveiling the identity of the transgressor, God sets up a procedure that reveals both His justice and grace. After explaining the reason for Israel’s defeat and calling for the sanctification … Continue reading –>
As we work our way through the book of Joshua this quarter, we will see that he is ready to Fight The Good Fight – Hymn 613 and to move forward into the Promised Land. We may still use last quarter’s theme hymn as this will pop up throughout this quarter as well: Hymn 620 – … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Israel’s worst enemy was the stubbornness and disregard to the guidance and instructions of God to them. Success depended only on surrender to Christ and a willingness to follow His will. November 8, 2025 1. Have a volunteer read Joshua 7. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most … Continue reading –>
