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.

The story on Sabbath afternoon where the professor forgot to take his driver’s license, encourages us to please 
Don’t Forget The Sabbath – Hymn 388. If we do, then we are able to return to God and have His 
Marvelous Grace – Hymn 109.

 Our theme hymn is very poignant throughout this week – 
Hymn 620 – On Jordan’s Stormy Banks I Stand. It is here that the people learn to say 
Lead On, O King Eternal – Hymn 619. They are also to learn that “Before God can fight for Israel in battle, they must show their allegiance” and be ready: 
Sound The Battle Cry – Hymn 614.

 With all the “wonders” (Monday) that continue to happen for the Israelites, we see so many of these wonders from our gracious God, just as we sing in 
Hymn 75 – The Wonder Of It All.

 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: 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.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
2. Why did God ask the Israelites to specifically prepare for what was about to happen?
3. Personal Application: How do you think we can develop the spiritual preparation to experience and discern God’s interventions on our behalf? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your relatives states, “How do you define miracles? How come we don’t see these types of miracles today? Don’t we have enough faith, or because we are not a theocracy today, Is that why God doesn’t perform these types of miracles today?” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read Joshua 3:6-17. John 4.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. Why did God ask the Israelites to build a memorial?
3. Personal Application: What are some of the memorials from your own walk with God that help you remember what He has done for you? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your friends states, “What memories do you have that help you in difficult times? Why is it important to have these memories and hold onto them in your life?” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read John 4:20-24.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. Why is it important to remember what God has done for Israel and what God has done for you in spectacular fashion
3. Personal Application: Why is it important to have a daily experience with Him and the reality of His love and presence in your life now? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your neighbors states: “Some church members tend to rely on past experiences or deeds that they did. But have slacked off and want to believe that what they have done shows they have a good relationship with God. What is the problem with this attitude?” How would you respond to your neighbor?

4. Have a volunteer read I Corinthians 11:24,25, John 14:26.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. Why must we always remember what Christ has done for us?
3. Personal Application: How can we use the Sabbath as a remembrance of what God has done for us in the past and what we can hope for in the future? 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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Daily Lesson for Monday 13th of October 2025

The crossing of the Jordan River is described in Joshua 3:5 by the Hebrew word niphla’ot, “miracles, wonders,” which usually refers to the mighty, supernatural acts of God that demonstrate His uniqueness (Psalms 72:18, Psalms 86:10). Later, the Israelites meditated on these acts and, as a result, praised the Lord (Psalms 9:1) and proclaimed Him among the nations (Psalms 96:3). The plagues in Egypt (Exodus 3:20, Micah 7:15), the crossing of the Red Sea, and God’s guidance in the wilderness (Psalms 78:12-16) were recounted as such wonders.

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The authors of the Bible knew and testified to the fact that the God who created the world was never limited or constrained by His creation. Nothing is impossible (Heb. “too wonderful”) for Him to accomplish (Jeremiah 32:17). His name and His nature are wonderful (Judges 13:18), and He is beyond our comprehension.

In contrast with the gods of the other nations, who cannot save (Psalms 96:5, Isaiah 44:8), the God of the Bible is a “living God,” active and alive, whose followers can trust Him in anticipation of His interventions on their behalf.

The prophet Zechariah used the same term (from the same root as niphla’ot) as he envisioned a future for Israel after the Babylonian exile. He saw that Jerusalem would be fully rebuilt with old people sitting in the streets of the city and boys and girls playing there. To the seemingly incredulous inhabitants of the capital still displaying the signs of its destruction, Zechariah declared: “ ‘Thus says the Lord of hosts: If it is marvelous in the sight of the remnant of this people in those days, should it also be marvelous in my sight, declares the Lord of hosts? Thus says the Lord of hosts: Behold, I will save my people from the east country and from the west country, and I will bring them to dwell in the midst of Jerusalem’ ” (Zechariah 8:6-8, ESV).

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Daily Lesson for Sunday 12th of October 2025

This is the first time the ark of the covenant is mentioned in the book of Joshua. Until this point in the Old Testament narrative, the ark has appeared in the context of the sanctuary (Exodus 40:21) in Israel’s journey from Sinai (Numbers 10:33-36), and at the unsuccessful attempt to begin the conquest of Canaan (Numbers 14:44). It was the most sacred object in the Israelite sanctuary, and it held three objects, each expressing Israel’s special relationship with God: (1) the tablets containing the Ten Commandments; (2) the rod of Aaron, the high priest; and (3) a jar of manna (Exodus 16:33, Hebrews 9:4).

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The ark and the preparations to cross the Jordan reminded the Israelites that they were not entering Canaan in their own manner and time. The conquest would be successful only if they followed God’s way and timing. God—who is described as enthroned above the cherubim that were covering the ark of the covenant (Exodus 25:22, Numbers 7:89) and whose movements are identified with the ark’s movements—enters Canaan in front of the Israelites as the One leading the conquest.

The term translated “sanctify” (Joshua 3:5) or “consecrate” (ESV) refers to a purification process similar to what the priests followed before beginning their service in the sanctuary (Exodus 28:41, Exodus 29:1) and what the people of Israel carried out prior to God’s revelation at Sinai (Exodus 19:10,14). This consecration involved the laying aside of sin and the removal of all ritual impurities. The same command appears in Numbers 11:18, relating to an impending miracle of God. Such a preparation also was required before battles were fought in a war (Deuteronomy 23:14). Before God can fight for Israel in battle, they must show their allegiance to Him and trust in Him as their Commander.

The miracle of crossing the Jordan was going to prove to the Israelites that the Lord’s promise to drive out these people in the land could be trusted. He who could secure a dry passage through the Jordan also could grant them the gift of the land.

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Daily Lesson for Sabbath 11th of October 2025

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Read for This Week’s Study: Joshua 3:1-17, Numbers 14:44, Luke 18:18-27, Joshua 4:1-24, John 14:26, Hebrews 4:8-11.

Memory Text: “ ‘For the Lord your God dried up the waters of the Jordan for you until you passed over, as the Lord your God did to the Red Sea, which he dried up for us until we passed over, so that all the peoples of the earth may know that the hand of the Lord is mighty, that you may fear the Lord your God forever’ ” (Joshua 4:23-24, ESV).

The police officer signaled. John had to pull over. The officer asked for his driver’s license, and, at that moment, it dawned on John that he had left his wallet, with his driver’s license, in the office. John explained what happened, and the officer asked about his job. John responded that he was a professor. As the officer gave John a ticket, he told him not to think of it as a fine.

“It’s tuition,” he said. “When people want to learn something, they pay tuition. This is your tuition to learn not to forget your license when driving. Have a good day, professor!”

As human beings, we are prone to forget things that are not constantly in our sight. We forget to return phone calls, respond to emails, water the plants, send birthday wishes, and so forth. The list could go on. Forgetting about our spiritual needs, however, could have more severe consequences than simply receiving a fine, especially because we are dealing with what is, literally, our eternal destiny.

Let’s study the crossing of the Jordan by the Hebrews and see what we can learn from their experiences.

*Study this week’s lesson to prepare for Sabbath, October 18.

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