Grade 10 - Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States

Sunday School Curriculum Grade 10
(We notice the greatness of submission and discipleship. It is also the style of the monastic
life.).
And Joshua the son of Nun was filled of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands
upon him; so the people of Israel obeyed him, and did as the Lord has commanded Moses.
And there has not risen a prophet since in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to
face.
(Notice the importance of laying the hand - that was the way of blessing and sanctification in
the Old Testament, and it is now the way of ordination of priests in the church, since the days
of the apostles and till now. (Deuteronomy 34).
III. Rahab the Harlot
The Lords promise to Joshua; ―As I was with Moses, so I will be with you, I will not fail you
or forsake you. Be strong and of good courage‖. (How lovely this promise is!) The support
comes from the Lord, not from the self or the people. The Scriptures says about the apostles,
―and those Jesus called…‖ Make sure your call, as a believer, is a true call to bear witness.
The Lord commanded him; ―This book of the Law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you
shall meditate on it day and night, that you may be careful to do according to all that is written
in it, for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success. (If
you are called then you shall obey the commandment).
Orders for departure - Preparations for departure - spying out Jericho - The two spies came
into the house of Rehab the Harlot - the woman believed; ―I know that the Lord has given you
the land... The Lord your God is He who is God in heaven above and on earth beneath.‖ She
asked them to promise her that they would deliver her and her family from death when they
took the town. The two spies promised to do so on the condition that she would not betray
them. She hid them on the roof. Then she let them down by a rope through the window. They
asked her to bind the scarlet cord in the window. (This is a symbol of the Redeemers blood
that delivers from death).
Conclusion:
Joshua was a great disciple of Moses. He was chosen by God to lead the children of Israel to
the promise land. He was submissive to God and God was with him supporting him to a great
success.
Applications:
Nowadays, young people need to study the dimensions of spiritual discipleship -
So this topic should be discussed in the light of the word of God and the words of
the Holy Fathers. What is the concept? Of what importance is it and what are its
benefits? What are the dangers that may arise in case it is not there? (Those are
without a teacher fall like the leaves in autumn). The limits of the teaching
process in the domain of discipleship - dangers of emotional sticking to the
teacher and the spiritual father - the danger of the fathers‘ effect on and influence
over his spiritual children… Is there any contrast between discipleship and the
enlightenment we gain through the Holy unction that teaches us everything as the
apostle says.
JANUARY 87