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 – On Jordan’s Stormy Banks I Stand. These two hymns will resound throughout the quarter.

“Very often we neglect to carve out quality time to renew our commitment to God and to pause and express our thankfulness” says Sabbath afternoon’s introduction, so let us now pause and sing
Hymn 559 – Now Thank We All Our God.

Sunday’s study time reminds us that “Because they recognized that the battle belongs to the Lord, He is the One who grants them victory and success” all because
Faith Is The Victory – Hymn 608.

 We are taught on Monday that all the acts that preceded the Passover “marks the beginning of a new era in Israel’s history”. Can we see new beginnings in our lives? This is a question in 
Hymn 342 – Is This A Day Of New Beginnings?

 The book of Joshua (Tuesday) “has the mandate of leading Israel to a life of covenantal obedience”. Today I can ask 
Father, Lead Me Day By Day – Hymn 482, so that I can be faithful to You. I will the see that 
Faith Is The Victory – Hymn 608 all because 
My Faith Has Found A Resting Place – Hymn 623.

We are clearly reminded with the set up of the sanctuary (Thursday) that “the worship of God takes center stage and preeminence”: 
Hymn 6 – O Worship The Lord and 
Hymn 83 – O Worship The King.

Sister Ellen White tells of Joshua’s story and the setting up of the altar and the sacrifices at Mount Ebal, which all pointed to “the atonement of Christ, represented by the altar of sacrifice”. 
What A Wonderful Saviour – Hymn 335 we have.

Please continue to search the scriptures this week to be blessed, and to bless others.

To learn unknown hymns, you will find the accompaniment music for each one at: https://sdahymnals.com/Hymnal/

Another great resource is for when there is a hymn you wish to sing but can’t find it in your hymnal. Go to https://www.sdahymnal.org/Search and in the search bar type a special word in that is in the hymn. I am sure you will be amazed at the help you will be given.

 2 Timothy 2:15 KJV – “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”

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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

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
2. Why did the Lord command Joshua to circumcise the second generation of Israelites at this particular time?
3. Personal Application: Think of times you have neglected time with God because you were too busy or didn’t think about it. Why is this so easy to do, and how do we fight against itl? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your relatives states, “Why would Joshua, in the middle of taking the promised land by war, choose to have Israel celebrate the Passover?” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read Joshua 8:30,31. Deuteronomy 11:26-30.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What was Joshua’s situation for building an altar to the Lord?
3. Personal Application: What are some spiritual practices we can do now that can have the same functions as building an altar had in ancient times? Share your thoughts. (Note : Child dedication, Baptism, Communion, Weddings, Funerals, add your own)
4. Case Study: One of your friends states, “What kind of memorials can we set up to help us remember God’s help and intervention in our lives so that we can face future trials and establish new memorials over time?.” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read Joshua 8:32-35.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What is the meaning of this act, and what should it say to us today?
3. Personal Application: Why is it so easy to forget the Lord in the middle of our daiy lives and try to do everything in our own power and strength, especially when things are going well? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your neighbors states: “Why was it necessary to write a copy of the covenant on a monument visible to everyone? ” How would you respond to your neighbor?

4. Have a volunteer read Joshua 18:1,2.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What was the activity for which Joshua interrupted the process of allotting the land?
3. Personal Application: What can we do as Christians, without an earthly sanctuary, learn from Joshua? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.

(Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared. ”Ministry of Healing, p. 148).

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