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Monday: An Accursed Thing in the Camp
It was arguably one of the grandest times in the history of Israel. After 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, they were finally entering the Promised Land. Through a dramatic miracle, the children of Israel crossed the Jordan River at its flood stage — on dry land. This dry-land crossing was so impressive that the hearts of the heathen kings in Canaan melted, and they had no spirit to fight (Joshua 5:1).
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The first real challenge in the conquest of Canaan was the walled and fortified city of Jericho. No one knew what to do to defeat the inhabitants of Jericho — not even Joshua. In answer to Joshua’s prayer, God revealed the plan for the destruction of the city, which they followed. But then things took a decidedly bad turn.
Read Joshua 7:1-26. What happened after the powerful victory at Jericho, and what message should we take from this story for ourselves?
Once confronted, Achan admitted what he did, saying that he had “coveted” those goods. The Hebrew word there translated “coveted,” chmd, has been used in some places in the Bible in a very positive sense. The same root appears in Daniel 9:23, for instance, when Gabriel told Daniel that he was a man “greatly beloved.”
In this case, however, this chmd was bad news. Despite the clear command not to pillage for themselves from the captured cities (Joshua 6:18-19), Achan did just that, bringing disrepute upon the whole nation. In fact, after the defeat at Ai, Joshua feared that “the Canaanites and all the inhabitants of the land will hear it, and surround us, and cut off our name from the earth. Then what will You do for Your great name?” (Joshua 7:9, NKJV). In other words, the Lord wanted to use these great victories as part of letting the surrounding nations know of His power and His working among His own people. Their conquests were to be (in a different sort of way) a witness to the nations of Yahweh’s power. Of course, after the fiasco at Ai, besides the loss of human life, that witness had been compromised.
| Think about how easily Achan could have justified his actions: well, it’s such a small amount compared to all the rest of the booty. No one will know, and what can it hurt? Besides, my family needs the money. How can we protect ourselves from this kind of dangerous rationalization? |
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Creation: The Truth About Humanity #TedWilson #shorts
Did you know you were created with an incredible purpose? You were made on purpose and for a purpose! God created us for His glory and to live a life of eternal happiness. Unfortunately, as we look around us, we can easily realize that plan was marred. But, there is still hope. There is hope in Jesus! Jesus is our Redeemer, our Savior, and our Friend. As we come to Him, He has the power to fully restore us to what we were created to be. It is because of Jesus and His amazing sacrifice that we can have the privilege of being called children of the Most High King. Would you like to take hold of this privilege today? Listen to Pastor Ted Wilson’s message as he shares more on the truth about our creation and eternal purpose. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpEOo4J6st0&list=PL-k2Gb-DBYo_ANrUJhHN2_4bSlMDTjuqQ&index=46 ———————————————————————————— The Seventh-day Adventist Church has been an established denomination since 1863. It is a global Christian family with over 21 million members who hold the Bible as the ultimate authority. We are Christians who promise to help people understand the Bible to find freedom, healing, and hope in Jesus. Want to learn more about the Seventh-day Adventist Church? Visit our website at: https://www.adventist.org/ Click the notification bell so that you never miss a new video! Find us on social media by following the links below:
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9.2 An Accursed Thing in the Camp – BEWARE OF COVETOUSNESS | Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A.
Series MANAGING FOR THE MASTER with Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A.
9.BEWARE OF COVETOUSNESS
Covetousness will never be satisfied.
Memory Text: Luke 12:15 – Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.
9.2 An Accursed Thing in the Camp
We create the hindrance within ourself.
My God bless you today and always.
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7 Adventist Potluck Dishes Ranked According to Awesomeness
Been invited to potluck but don’t know what to bring? Here is the definitive ranking of your options: 1) Haystacks No self-respecting Adventist congregation can go for too long without serving haystacks. They are simple, crunchy deliciousness. Especially if you use Fritos. 2) Special K Loaf We’re not just putting Special K Loaf on this […] Source: https://atoday.org/7-adventist-potluck-dishes-ranked-according-to-awesomeness/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=7-adventist-potluck-dishes-ranked-according-to-awesomeness
Adventists Assist Flood Victims in Indonesia
Continuous severe rains in Manado, Indonesia, early Friday morning, January 27, 2023, caused widespread floods and landslides in the surrounding region. Thousands of inhabitants have been displaced as…… Source: https://adventist.news/en/news/adventists-assist-flood-victims-in-indonesia
Numeri 13:27 – Domenica 26 febbraio 2023
Così fecero davanti a lui il resoconto, dicendo: «Noi siamo arrivati nel paese dove ci hai mandato; vi scorre veramente latte e miele, e questi sono i suoi frutti. Meditazione giornaliera Apri la porta del tuo cuore, autori vari, presentazione di Abigail Grace Miguel Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OacAQV7-DzA
Church At Study | “Planning for Success”
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I Want More Rest & Relaxation in My Life
Dr. George Cho, and other health care professionals, examine what the research tells us about the importance of getting enough rest and relaxation and share with you some effective ways you can get more REST and RELAXATION in your Life. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-BzZd-_Wdo
Adventist Church Honors Laypersons in Cuba
Hundreds of Seventh-day Adventist laypersons recently gathered in churches across Cuba to be honored for their commitment to sharing the Gospel, learning new discipling methods, and doubling their eff…… Source: https://adventist.news/en/news/adventist-church-honors-laypersons-in-cuba
