SS25-Q4-L11 - Living in the Land—December 6–12
Saturday Afternoon - December 6, 2025
Key Scriptures for the Week: 1 Joshua 22; Eph. 6:7; John 7:24; Numbers 25; Prov. 15:1; 1 Pet. 3:8-9
Thought for Meditation:
Solomon places the control of one's self above the exploits of the bravest and most successful heroes. There is a moral grandeur in being patient under trials and provocations. "He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city" (Proverbs 16:32). It requires discipline and firmness of purpose not to give expression to passion but at all times to take care that words shall escape the lips that will dishonor the Christian character. Self-control will be a valuable acquisition to the graces of the Spirit, and parents should teach their children, by precept and example, this precious lesson of patience and self-control. {19MR 343.3}
Patience implies that we have difficulties to encounter, annoyances to meet. The Word of God says, "A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger" (Proverbs 15:1). "Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools" (Ecclesiastes 7:9). The injunction of the inspired apostle is to "be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath" (James 1:9). Anger provokes anger. {19MR 344.1}
Memory Text: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. {Proverbs 15:1}
This week’s Sabbath School lesson, Living in the Land, seeks to guide God’s people in cultivating self-control, patience, and godly conduct as essential qualities for spiritual victory and faithful stewardship in the land God has given them. Drawing from the experiences of Israel (Josh. 22; Num. 25) and the teachings of Scripture (Prov. 15:1; Eph. 6:7; James 1:19), the study emphasizes that true conquest is not only external but internal, rooted in mastering one’s own spirit. Prophetic insights remind us that the remnant must exercise patience, humility, and restraint, reflecting Christ’s character, to stand faithfully in the last days, possess the spiritual inheritance, and witness God’s power in His final work of redemption.
Outline of the Study
Sunday - December 7, 2025
Commitment - The Farewell Speech (Joshua 22:1-8)
Josh. 11:18, Josh. 14:10, Deut. 2:14; Eph. 6:7, Col. 3:23, 1 Thess. 2:4; Joshua 22:5-6
Monday - December 8, 2025
Accusations... - The Reason for the Conflict (Joshua 22:10-12)
Joshua 22:9-20; Joshua 4:6, 22; Luke 6:37, John 7:24, 1 Cor. 4:5.
Tuesday - December 9, 2025
Haunted by the Past - The Accusations (Joshua 22:13-20)
Joshua 22:13-15; Numbers 25; Josh. 24:33; Num. 25:7-8, Josh. 22:16; Josh. 7:1; Lev. 5:15; Lev. 6:2; Num. 5:6, 12.
Wednesday - December 10, 2025
A Gentle Answer - The Kind Answer (Joshua 22:21-29)
Joshua 22:21-29; Proverbs 15:1; Josh. 22:22; Deut. 18:19, 1 Sam. 20:16; Psalm 37:3-6, 34, 37.
Thursday - December 11, 2025
Conflict Resolution - Reconciliation (Joshua 22:30-34)
Psalm 133; John 17:20-23; 1 Pet. 3:8-9; Joshua 22
Friday - December 12, 2025
Further Prophetic Insights and Study