Hope Sabbath School

There was sin in the camp. This lesson explores how one man's sin led to Israel's defeat in battle. What was his sin? How was it exposed? What were the consequences? Can we find hope for our sinful state in this story?

Israel takes possession of the land of Canaan, but why was the judgment on the Lord on the inhabitants of Canaan so severe? What do the commands of God in this scenario reveal about his character and judgment? We will answer these questions, and more, in this week's lesson.

Who is the The Commander of the Army of the Lord? Why won't he take sides? What does this have to do with the Cosmic Conflict? In this lesson we will learn how God wants to deliver us from both external and internal battles, and how the Lord will fight for you.

Israel prepared themselves for what would be a miraculous crossing at the Jordan river. Why did the Lord instruct Joshua to build an altar of remembrance after the crossing? What are some ways we can build altars of remembrance?

In this week's lesson we explore the grace of God in the circumstance of exploring Canaan a second time, and how Rahab and her family were shown mercy and grace. We will also look at God's grace in spite of the deceptive conduct of the Gibeonites.