20/12/2025
Sabbath School Summary_
*God Is Faithful*
_Lesson 12_
_Memory Text: Joshua 21:45_
*Introduction*
*SABBATH*: In a world in which not only idols of wood & stone are worshipped, but also human achievements such as money, pride, & fame are worshipped, Joshua 23 & 24 declares an exclusive worship for the true God, the Creator of the universe. In his inaugural speech on January 20, 1961, with just 1,366 words, John F. Kennedy left an indelible mark on American mind. He called for fulfilling God’s purpose for creating man; leading in love. The lesson delves into Joshua’s speech which charts a path for Israel.
*All Came to Pass*
*SUNDAY*: We can’t rely on the words of man but “all the promises of God in Him are yea, & in Him Amen”. His promises are the birthright of each Christian & He doesn’t fail. He led Israel to victory & to the Promised Land (Josh. 21:43-45, 2 Tim. 2:11-13, Josh 1-12). God guided the nation in allocating lands (Josh. 13-21). He gave Israel “all the land” & victory over foes as per “all that He had sworn”, “all came to pass”. Like Israel, all our success is from Him alone (Eph. 2:8-9, 2). If we deny Him, He’ll also deny us.
*A Sign of Concern*
*MONDAY*: Success is never to be taken for granted; it’s always linked to obeying God. The Israelites were unfaithful many times but God was faithful at all times. He gave them the land & how to allot it. Will Israel be able to secure it? (Josh. 21:43-45, Neh. 9:8). Disobedience made the Israelites to go to war & they won not by military power but through God. There were still more lands to possess (Josh. 23:1-5). Our spiritual victory is only in Jesus (Josh. 23:10, Col. 2:15, 2 Cor. 10:3-5, Eph. 6:11-18).
*Clear Boundaries*
*TUESDAY*: When Joshua was installed as leader, he saw that his task was a spiritual one. In his farewell speech, he informed Israel that the task ahead was spiritual. It had to do with obedience to God’s will as in the Torah (Josh. 1:7-8, 23:6-8, 12, 13). Israel’s true danger is not