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Thursday: Finishing Well
Daily Lesson for Thursday 25th of December 2025
Read the concluding words of the book of Joshua written by an inspired editor (Joshua 24:29-33). How are these words not only looking back to Joshua’s life but also looking forward to the future?
In the epilogue reporting on the deaths of Joshua and Eleazar, the high priest brings the book of Joshua to a sobering end. By recounting together the burial of Joshua, the burial of Eleazar, and the burial of Joseph’s bones, the author creates a contrast between the life outside the land and the beginning of life in the land. There is no need to wander anymore.
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The earthly remains of the leaders don’t have to be carried along with them. The patriarchs buried their relatives in a cave (Genesis 23:13,19; Genesis 25:9-10), on a plot purchased at Shechem (Genesis 33:19). Now the nation buries its leaders in the territory of their own inheritance, thus having a sense of permanence. The promises given to the patriarchs have been fulfilled. Yahweh’s faithfulness constitutes the historical thread that links Israel’s posterity to its present and future.
As the concluding paragraphs of the book link the whole narrative to a larger story in the past, they also open the way for the future. Ex-archbishop of Canterbury Lord George Cary, in a keynote speech delivered at Holy Trinity Church in Shrewsbury, declared that the Anglican Church was “one generation away from extinction.”
In fact, the church is always one generation away from extinction, and so it was with the Old Testament people of God. A great chapter in the history of Israel comes to an end. Its future depends on what kind of answers it will give to the many questions that concern the future. Will Israel be loyal to the Lord? Will they be able to continue the unfinished task of possessing the whole land? Will they be able to cling to Yahweh and not get entangled in idol worship? A generation under Joshua has been faithful to the Lord, but will the next generation maintain the same spiritual direction that has been traced by its great leader? Each successive generation of God’s people, reading the book of Joshua, must face these same questions. Their success depends on the nature of the answers they provide in their everyday lives and how they relate to the truths they have inherited.
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Joshua, like Paul, “fought the good fight” (2 Timothy 4:7, NKJV). What was the key to Joshua’s success? What decisions do you need to make today in order to finish with the same assurance of salvation? |
ATSS: Warren Trenchard: “Isaiah and the Virginal Conception of Jesus”
24 December 2025 | When we think of the birth of Jesus as depicted in the New Testament, especially during the Christmas season, we naturally recall those memorable statements that seem central to the story. One of these is: “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall […] Source: https://atoday.org/atss-warren-trenchard-isaiah-and-the-virginal-conception-of-jesus/
The Shekinah Glory in the Christmas Story
by Chester Hitchcock | 24 December 2025 | The word “shekinah” is not found in the Bible. It is a Hebrew word used in rabbinic literature to refer to the presence of God. The word means, technically, “to dwell,” but specifically it denotes a spectacular manifestation of God in such phrases as “the glory of […] Source: https://atoday.org/the-shekinah-glory-in-the-christmas-story/
A Prisoner Finds Redemption Behind Bars
In a Zimbabwe maximum security prison, the gospel reached men once written off as lost, including death row inmates and a notorious criminal whose surrender to Jesus made national news. During an evangelism series, lives were transformed, baptisms followed and a prison became a mission field. Watch the entire story titled “Miracles in Motion” here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=H5TOHExq3F0&t=4s Support AWR’s evangelism initiatives at https://awr.is/evangelism. #AWR360 #BroadcastToBaptism MB01DXP3ZQGQKIY Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/riDrtRlIv08
God First: Your Daily Prayer Meeting #1225
Bible verse of the day: “Luke 11:9 – "So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." Welcome to our Daily Prayer Meeting! This is a safe space where you are seen, heard, and prayed for. Start your day in God's presence—every day at 8AM ET, we share a short devotional from God's Word and lift your prayer requests to Him. You're not alone! Our prayer team is here to intercede with you and for you. Whether you need prayer, celebrate a breakthrough, or start your day with Jesus, you're in the right place. Share your prayer requests or testimonies of praise here: https://wkf.ms/3DBuapQ Engage with us in the comments:
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Let’s grow together in faith, hope, and love—one prayer at a time. Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a prayer. 🔔 Share this video with someone who needs hope or tag a loved one who needs encouragement today. Today’s Message: Pr Joel Sarmiento 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 believers committed to helping 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/ Find us on social media by following the links below:
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Isaia 9:5 – Apri la porta del tuo cuore
“Poiché un bambino ci è nato, un figlio ci è stato dato, e il dominio riposerà sulle sue spalle; sarà chiamato Consigliere ammirabile, Dio potente, Padre eterno, Principe della pace”. 📖 Isaia 9:5
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💌 Apri la porta del tuo cuore
🗣 Speaker: Alessia Calvagno Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0mlN0iU-XM
Pray for Those Who Haven’t Found Jesus Yet
Still waiting on someone you love to meet Jesus?
This prayer is for every heart that hasn’t come home yet. 💔
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13: Choose this Day! — It is Written — Discussions with the Author
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.”
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Luke 2:14, NIV
Heaven’s song on that holy night still echoes today: peace on earth. Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/jzoZLTrmfGI
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