Blind Guides. Here is a picture of lapis luzili. What significance can we place on this beautiful gem in the offering of the covenant between God and His people? (See the lesson guide.) How astonished do you think the top leaders of the new nation were to behold God? How did they respond? How long did their … [Click to read more …]
You can view an in-depth discussion of “Redemption” in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris. (Adobe Flash Player version.) A Youtube version of this week’s lesson at Hope Sabbath School is below. You can download the video, the MP3 audio, and the lesson outline from the HopeTV Sabbath School Site. You … [Click to read more …]
Key Thought: Every person has a choice to accept the victory won by Christ, or to reject it and perish Redemption March 19-25, 2016 1. Have a volunteer read Revelation 20:1-3. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. b. What does the binding of Satan … [Click to read more …]
1. No death, no pain, no tears, life forever. Are you eager to reach the end, the very end, of sin? How will the thousand years help prepare us for a sin-free eternity with God? Why is God so eager to rescue us from sin and offer us full and free redemption? Do we deserve … [Click to read more …]
1. Seven churches. If we are living in the last days and identify most closely with the Laodicean church, do we even need to study God’s message to the other six churches? Or is it possible that each church has a message for us? Or that in our Christian experience we may struggle with the problems … [Click to read more …]
Key Thought: The messages to the seven churches show that Christ is connected with His church throughout history. The Church Militant March 12- 18, 2016 1. Have a volunteer read Revelation 2:1-7. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. b. What does Ephesus mean and … [Click to read more …]
They were astonished at His words. With an authority that could not be denied, they heard words of affirmation that were inconceivable just a short while ago. His words pierced through the darkness of their minds and illuminated the reality of heaven – that they were valuable. We call it the Sermon on the Mount … [Click to read more …]
You can view an in-depth discussion of “Peter and the Great Controversy” in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris. (Adobe Flash Player version.) A Youtube version of this week’s lesson at Hope Sabbath School is below. You can download the video, the MP3 audio, and the lesson outline from the HopeTV … [Click to read more …]
Peter the scoffer repents and changes. Remember Peter at the crucifixion of Jesus? “Oh, no,” he cries out. “Not me. I don’t know what you’re talking about. Jesus is nothing to me!” Those weren’t his exact words, but do they reflect his thoughts at the time of his betrayal? Didn’t Jesus had every right to throw … [Click to read more …]
Key Thought: Peter knows what happens in the face of unbelief. His emphasis is on believers living a life worthy of their calling and reflective of their election. Peter and the Great Controversy March 5-11, 2016 1. Have a volunteer read I Peter 2:9,10. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most … [Click to read more …]
