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Key Thought. With the land conquered, Israel started to unite in their identity. The tribes that had their land on the other side of the Jordan were allowed to go back to their land and built an altar to remember their commitment to one another.. December 13, 2025 1. Have a volunteer read Joshua 22:5-20. … Continue reading –>
Key Thought. This week we will look at typology and how the life of Joshua foreshadowed the ministry of the Messiah and the symbolism fulfilled in the church. December 6, 2025 1. Have a volunteer read Romans 5:14, I Corinthians 10:1-13, Hebrews 8:5, 9:23. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The land is important in the beginning with the promise to Israel and in the end when the meek shall inherit the earth. But to rest in the land is only through Jesus and spiritual rest. November 29, 2025 1. Have a volunteer read Exodus 3:8, Leviticus 20:22, 25:23, Numbers 13:27. Ask class … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Joshua and Caleb had a strong faith in God that enabled them to stand boldly in defense of right. Through reliance in the same power, every true believer may receive strength and courage to overcome the most challenging trials. November 22, 2025 1. Have a volunteer read Joshua 14:6-14, Numbers 14:24, 32:12. Ask … Continue reading –>
Key Thought . Israel, in the middle of war, dedicated itself to the Lord. Often, we neglect to renew our commitment to God in worship and at the family altar due to laziness and busyness in our lives. November 15, 2025 1. Have a volunteer read Joshua 5:1-10 Ask class members to share a short … 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 –>
Key Thought: This week, we explore the complexity, limitations, conditions, and the spiritual implications of Divine war. November 1, 2025 1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 18:25, Psalm 7:11, 50:6, 82:1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage. How does the role of God … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Israel’s wars reflect the cosmic conflict between good and evil and anticipate God’s end-time judgment of present history on earth. October 25, 2025 1. Have a volunteer read Revelation 12:7-9, Isaiah 12:12-14. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage. What do we … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: We need to keep the heart and mind in training by remembering the lessons God taught Israel. Modern Israel is in greater danger of forgetting God and falling into idolatry than were ancient Israelis. October 18, 2025 1. Have a volunteer read Joshua 3:1-5. Ask class members to share a short thought on … 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 –>
