(1770)Daily Lessons
(1770)(1770)Perception and Reality
God never affirms a proud and arrogant attitude, but, as in the case of Joshua, He does tell meek and humble people to be strong and courageous. See Joshua 1:7-9. In His message to the seven churches in Revelation, Jesus tells the church of Smyrna that, although they may appear poor, they were actually rich. … Continue reading –>
Inside Story: Worshiping a Tree
Inside Story for Friday 3rd of October 2025 Pray for Global Mission pioneers who, like Sudhakar, have accepted the challenge of proclaiming the gospel to unreached people groups around the world. Learn more about Global Mission pioneers: bit.ly/GMPioneers Sudhakar immediately noticed the tree when he arrived on the Bangkok Noi campus to work as a … Continue reading –>
Friday: Further Thought – Recipe for Success
Daily Lesson for Friday 3rd of October 2025 Read Ellen G. White, “Crossing the Jordan,” Pages 481, 482, in Patriarchs and Prophets; “Entering the Promised Land,” p. 175, in The Story of Redemption. “In His promises and warnings, Jesus means me. God so loved the world, that He gave His only-begotten Son, that I by … Continue reading –>
Thursday: Prosperous and Successful
Daily Lesson for Thursday 2nd of October 2025 Read Joshua 1:7-9 together with Genesis 24:40, Isaiah 53:10, and Psalms 1:1-3. Based on these texts, what does it mean to be prosperous and successful? The Hebrew term tsalakh, “prosperous” (Joshua 1:8), implies the satisfactory accomplishment of what was planned, or a state of favorable circumstances. The … Continue reading –>
Wednesday: Be Strong!
Daily Lesson for Wednesday 1st of October 2025 Read Joshua 1:7-9. Why did the Lord need to emphasize twice to Joshua that he had to be strong and courageous? The task set before Joshua seemed to involve overwhelming challenges. The walls of the Canaanite cities appeared unassailable, and the population of the land was trained … Continue reading –>
Tuesday: Heirs of Promises
Daily Lesson for Tuesday 30th of September 2025 In Joshua 1:2-3, the Lord tells Joshua that He is giving the land to them. On the other hand, He said that He has already given it. What does that mean? The land was a gift from the Lord, who was the real Owner. In Joshua 1:2-3, … Continue reading –>
Monday: Cross! Take! Divide! Serve!
Daily Lesson for Monday 29th of September 2025 Read Joshua 1:1-18. What can we learn about the structure of the book from this opening chapter? The first chapter of Joshua serves as an introduction to the whole book. It comprises four speeches that correspond to the four main sections of the book: crossing (Joshua 1:2-9); … Continue reading –>
Sunday: A New Moses
Daily Lesson for Sunday 28th of September 2025 Read Deuteronomy 18:15-22 and Joshua 1:1-9. Why is it significant that the book of Joshua starts by echoing a promise related to what would happen after the death of Moses? Though Moses had died and a new leader, Joshua, had been appointed by God, there are parallels … Continue reading –>
Sabbath: Recipe for Success
Daily Lesson for Sabbath 27th of September 2025 Read for This Week’s Study Deuteronomy 18:15-22; Joshua 1:1-18; Hebrews 6:17-18; Ephesians 6:10-18; Psalms 1:1-3; Romans 3:31. Memory Text: “ ‘Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it … Continue reading –>
Introduction: Second Chances – The Book of Joshua
The book of Joshua marks the transition from the leadership of Moses to that of Joshua. It begins with the story of Israel entering the Promised Land and ends with them settled in that land. Joshua, indeed, had a tough act to follow. That is, to pick up where Moses (Moses!) had left off. But … Continue reading –>