Mission Spotlight for January 3
Our Sabbath School program has always been linked to the support of the Seventh-day Adventist Mission program. This video provides a little insight into this important work.
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Friday: Further Thought – Persecuted but Not Forsaken
Daily Lesson for Friday 2nd of January 2026 Further Thought “God has chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the spirit and belief of the truth. Therefore stand fast. . . . If you serve God faithfully, you will meet with prejudice and opposition; but do not become provoked when you suffer wrongfully. Do not … Continue reading –>
Thursday: The Churches of Philippi and Colossae
Daily Lesson for Thursday 1st of January 2026 Read Philippians 1:1-3 and Colossians 1:1-2. How are the churches in Philippi and Colossae described, and what significance does the depiction have? Paul’s typical greeting in his epistles calls Christians in those places “saints”; that is, through baptism they have been set apart as God’s special people, … Continue reading –>
1: Persecuted But Not Forsaken (Philippians 1, Colossians 1, Acts 16) – Teaching Outline
Introduction: We begin a new series of studies about the New Testament books of Philippians and Colossians. Have you ever been arrested and put in jail or prison? I have not. But it is something that I think about. Early in my legal career, my job was to put criminals in prison. In the United … Continue reading –>
Persecuted but Not Forsaken – Hit the Mark Sabbath School
What does trouble produce in us? Join the Hit the Mark panel as they discuss Sabbath School Lesson 1 – Persecuted but not Forsaken. It’s the fastest hour of the week!
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Join It Is Written Sabbath School host Eric Flickinger and this quarter’s author, Dr. Clinton Wahlen, as they provide additional insights into this week’s Sabbath School lesson,
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View an in-depth discussion of Persecuted but Not Forsaken in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris. Click on the image below to view the video: With thanks to Hope Channel – Television that will change your life.
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Daily Lesson for Wednesday 31st of December 2025 We have no record of Paul ever visiting Colossae, which again tells us something about the effectiveness of his evangelistic strategy. First, it was Epaphras, a resident of Colossae (Colossians 4:12), who brought the gospel to that city (Colossians 1:7). But how was he converted? Most likely, … Continue reading –>
1: Persecuted, But Not Forsaken — Teaching Plan
Key Thought: Paul faced many circumstances, but he saw a large purpose for what happened to him. And we can learn from him when we face our own trials. January 3, 2026 1. Have a volunteer read Ephesians 3:1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in … Continue reading –>
Tuesday: Paul in Philippi
Daily Lesson for Tuesday 30th of December 2025 During Paul’s second missionary journey, shortly after Timothy was added to the team, they are forbidden by the Holy Spirit to continue across Asia Minor (Acts 16:6). So, during a vision of the night, Paul sees a man pleading with him to “ ‘come over to Macedonia … Continue reading –>