There is a saying, “kids who are loved at home come to school to learn. Kids who are not loved at home come to school to be loved.” Is it any different in Sabbath School? Is it also true that God’s children (ages 0-125) who know they are loved come to Sabbath school to learn, … Continue reading –>
Introduction: How many times have other Christians told you that something was a “gray” area or that the matter was “complicated?” I’m often suspicious that comments like that are an attempt to avoid admitting that some activity is sinful. My go-to text, Deuteronomy 4:2, essentially says that something is either wrong in God’s sight or … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Thursday 9th of October 2025 Read Joshua 9:21-27. How did Joshua’s solution combine justice with grace? Even if the people of Israel had wanted to attack the Gibeonites, they would not have been allowed to pursue it because of the oath sworn by the rulers of the congregation. The Israelite leaders acted … Continue reading –>
Join It Is Written Sabbath School host Eric Flickinger and this quarter’s author, Dr. Barna Magyarosi, as they provide additional insights into this week’s Sabbath School lesson, “Recipe for Success.” (0)
Continue reading -->View an in-depth discussion of Surprised by Grace 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. (2)
Continue reading -->Daily Lesson for Wednesday 8th of October 2025 Read Joshua 9:1-20. What are the similarities and differences between the story of Rahab and that of the Gibeonites? Why are they meaningful? This chapter of Joshua starts by informing us that the Canaanite kings who usually ruled over small city-states decided to create a coalition against … 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: The assurance of Divine support does not override human preparation and responsibility. We are to do everything in our power to do the best we can in what God calls us to do. October 11, 2025 1. Have a volunteer read Joshua 2:1, Numbers 13:1,2, 25-28, 33. Ask class members to share a … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Tuesday 7th of October 2025 Read Joshua 2:12-21 and Exodus 12:13,22-23. How do the texts in Exodus help you understand the agreement between the spies and Rahab? Rahab’s deal is very clear: life for life and kindness for kindness. The word cḥesed (Joshua 2:12), “loving-kindness,” has a richness of meaning that is … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Monday 6th of October 2025 Read Joshua 2:2-11, Hebrews 11:31, and James 2:25. What do these texts tell us about Rahab? Central to Rahab’s story is the lie told to protect the spies. In considering her lie, we have to realize that she was embedded in a society that was extremely sinful, … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sunday 5th of October 2025 Read Joshua 2:1, along with Numbers 13:1-2,25-28,33; and Numbers 14:1-12. Why would Joshua start the mission of conquering the Promised Land by sending out spies? The place from which the two spies are sent out, Acacia Grove (Joshua 2:1, NKJV), is called Shittim in the Hebrew text, … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sabbath 4th of October 2025 Read for This Week’s Study: Joshua 2:1-21, Numbers 14:1-12, Hebrews 11:31, Exodus 12:13, Joshua 9:1-27, Nehemiah 7:25. Memory Text: “By faith the harlot Rahab did not perish with those who did not believe, when she had received the spies with peace” (Hebrews 11:31, NKJV). Why did I do … Continue reading –>
