This week’s lesson introduces us to Paul’s arrival at the cities of Athens and Corinth, and his attempts at evangelization. Paul says that when he arrived in Corinth, “I came to you in weakness, with great fear and trembling” (1 Cor 2:3). He had already suffered abuse in other Greco-Roman cities, and now he was … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Wednesday 1st of July 2026 Read Acts 18:4-8. What were the results of Paul’s preaching? The work of Paul among the Jews at Corinth was not as fruitful as he wanted it to be. He had to face some hostility and hatred. The Bible says that “they opposed him and blasphemed” (Acts … Continue reading –>
Monday’s section of this week’s lesson asked the questions: What are the challenges in preaching the gospel in cities and reaching people in these difficult places? I remember many years ago, when I was talking to a Bible Worker from a major US city. I asked him if he had ever been to the very … Continue reading –>
Introduction: Have you moved to a new church and wished the people would view you as a valuable new addition? Have you taken a new job and wanted your new employer and fellow employees to take you seriously? I recall when Karen and Bill Shea started attending my Sabbath School class in Manassas, Virginia. Karen … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Tuesday 30th of June 2026 Read Acts 18:1-3, 1 Corinthians 5:9-11, and 1 Corinthians 8:4. What can we infer about Corinth’s economy, morality, and religious life? Corinth was an important center of the ancient world, renowned for its prosperous commerce. The city was destroyed by Rome in 146 b.c. and rebuilt by … Continue reading –>
Oh, the beauty of studying this quarter’s lessons. We will learn so much of the Love of God (and our Saviour, Jesus) which stands out in so many pages of this quarter. Trying to choose just one hymn for the Theme Hymn was almost impossible, but these ones stood out all through the lesson pamphlet … Continue reading –>
Prepared by William Earnhardt, for Sabbath School Class, July, 4. Key Text: “One night the Lord said to Paul in a vision, ‘Do not be afraid, but speak and do not be silent; for I am with you, and no one will lay a hand on you to harm you, for there are many in … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Monday 29th of June 2026 Read Acts 17:16-34. Where was Paul before going to Corinth, and what did he do there? Acts 17:16-34 describes Paul’s preaching to the Athenians before his going to Corinth. Apparently, he did not plan to visit Athens at that moment, but went there with the help of … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sunday 28th of June 2026 Paul begins his letter to the Corinthians by identifying himself as an apostle of Jesus, called “through the will of God” (1 Corinthians 1:1; compare with 2 Corinthians 1:1). His conviction regarding who he is in relation to Jesus is so firm that, with a few exceptions, … Continue reading –>
Writing letters is an age-old activity that has not become obsolete. We’ve merely changed the way that letters are written. Yes, social media superseded paper. However, in their essence, emails and other forms of electronic letters exert basically the same function: they connect people by exchanging information, feelings, and thoughts. Why do people write letters? … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sabbath 27th of June 2026 Read for This Week’s Study 1 Corinthians 1:1, Galatians 1:1, Acts 17:16-34, 1 Corinthians 5:9-11, Acts 18:4-10, 2 Corinthians 2:4. Memory Text: “One night the Lord said to Paul in a vision, ‘Do not be afraid, but speak and do not be silent; for I am with … Continue reading –>
Inside Story for Friday 26th of June 2026 By Mwamba Mpundu Amelia couldn’t envision a future worth living for. She had struggled with mental health for years and carried deep pain from the harsh words and actions of others. One day, she considered ending her life. Then she recalled a conversation with a friend. He … Continue reading –>
