Daily Lesson for Wednesday 15th of October 2025

Notice the change in person in Joshua 4:23. The waters of the Jordan are referred to as having been dried up before “you,” that is, before all the Israelites who have just crossed the Jordan. In contrast, the Red Sea is said to had been dried up before “us,” those who were still present from the first generation and who experienced the Exodus.

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The two events experienced by two different generations were similar in significance, which enabled the second generation, through the testimony of their parents, to rediscover the same meaning of the Jordan crossing for themselves.

Generally, we perceive forgetfulness as a normal trait of all human beings. However, forgetfulness in the spiritual sense can lead to serious consequences.

Even today, if we want to maintain our identity as a people with a peculiar calling and mission, we will have to create occasions for refreshing both our individual and corporate spiritual memory in order to keep in focus where we are coming from, who we are, and what we are here for.

Ellen G. White clearly understood that without constantly guiding ourselves in the light of God’s past acts and revelation, we will surely lose the motivation to carry out our mission in the future: “We have nothing to fear for the future, except as we shall forget the way the Lord has led us, and His teaching in our past history.”—Ellen G. White, Life Sketches, p. 196.

<–Tuesday Thursday–>

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View an in-depth discussion of Memorials of Grace in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris.
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With thanks to Hope Channel – Television that will change your life.

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Daily Lesson for Tuesday 14th of October 2025

The purpose of these stones is to become a “sign.” The Hebrew term ‘ot is often associated with the word “wonder” and can refer to miraculous acts done by God (see yesterday’s study), such as the plagues on Egypt (Exodus 7:3, Deuteronomy 4:34).

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crossing of the Jordan River on dry land.

It also can carry the meaning of “symbol” or “token,” as an outward sign of a deeper or transcendent reality. For example, the rainbow is a “sign” of the covenant (Genesis 9:12-13); the blood on the doorposts and lintels of the Israelite houses also is called a “sign” (Exodus 12:13); and most significantly, the Sabbath is a “sign” of Creation and of God’s sanctifying presence (Exodus 31:13,17; Ezekiel 20:12).

Here, the sign functions as a memorial, reminding each subsequent generation of the miracle of the crossing. The term “memorial” (zikkaron) comes from the word zakar, “to remember,” which denotes more than a passive act of recalling something. It implies a remembering followed by a proper action (Deuteronomy 5:15, Deuteronomy 8:2). The setting up of stone memorials (Genesis 28:18-22) and rituals that triggered questions (Exodus 12:26-27; Deuteronomy 6:20-25) was common in the Old Testament. Instead of repeating the miracles again and again, God establishes monuments that evoke the memory of His great acts and prompt meaningful answers. Therefore, the sign is to be there “forever,” implying the need to keep this miracle of the Lord in the collective memory of His people perpetually.

The potential question of future generations is significant because it is formulated in a personal way: “What are these stones to you?” Each new generation must internalize and understand the meaning of these stones for themselves personally. The faith in a miracle-making God can be kept alive only if each generation rediscovers the significance of the mighty acts of Yahweh for themselves. Such a faith will make a major difference between living out faithfully Bible-based traditions and traditionalism, the dead religion, deprived of its original value and fervor, of the living generation. In the end, we need to make our Bible-based faith our own. No one, especially our ancestors, can believe for us.

<–Monday Wednesday–>

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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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