Video: Bad Feelings can Have Good Results
We live in a culture that tells us to ignore or get rid of negative feelings, but sometimes we need to feel bad so we can repent and be led to a greater joy without regrets.
Continue reading -->Stewardship and Mission – Discussion Starters
Note: Adult learners (vs. kid learners) typically share several characteristics. Adult learners compare what they are studying to their rich reservoir of life experience. They are typically most interested in learning that relates to immediate, practical challenges that they are facing. And, they bring a high degree of autonomy to the “how” of how they … Continue reading –>
11: Stewardship and Mission – 2 Corinthians 8 and 9 – Sabbath School Lesson – Teaching Outline
Introduction: Is giving to others a matter of simple math? I give you five dollars and therefore I am five dollars poorer and you are five dollars richer. The Bible teaches that giving makes us richer, not poorer. And you hear that message all the time from ministries who want your money. What you do … Continue reading –>
Tuesday: Planning
Daily Lesson for Tuesday 8th of September 2026 Read 2 Corinthians 9:7. What does this passage say about the act of offering? God’s decision to save the world took place even before the world fell into sin. Christ’s coming to die for us was part of an ancient plan (Revelation 13:8). God was not caught … Continue reading –>
11: Stewardship and Mission – Hit the Mark Sabbath School
Is this True, Somewhat True, or False: It is not possible for us to manifest our gratitude and love to God without giving. Join the Hit the Mark panel as they discuss Sabbath School Lesson 11 – Stewardship and Mission. It’s the fastest hour of the week! Get your copy of the week’s Keyword Workbook … Continue reading –>
11: Stewardship and Mission — Singing with Inspiration
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 –>
Monday: Motivation
Daily Lesson for Monday 7th of September 2026 Read 2 Corinthians 8:1,5 and 2 Corinthians 9:7,9,13,15. What is the central message of these passages? The language of giving pervades 2 Corinthians 8:1-24 and 9: “The grace of God . . . has been given” (2 Corinthians 8:1, ESV); “They gave themselves” (2 Corinthians 8:5, ESV); … Continue reading –>
Giving in Light of the Cross
As this week’s Sabbath School lesson reminds us, we have the privilege of advancing the Kingdom of God by giving our time and our offerings. I thought it would be a good opportunity to share the In Light of the Cross Study Guide on Giving in Light of the Cross. Brief overview: God tells us … Continue reading –>
11: Stewardship and Mission-Sabbath School Lesson Teaching Plan
Prepared for Sabbath School class on September 12. Key Text: “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich” (2 Corinthians 8:9, NKJV). Read in Class: 2 Corinthians 8:9. Study: What does this passage … Continue reading –>
Sunday: The Example of Jesus
Daily Lesson for Sunday 6th of September 2026 The context of 2 Corinthians 8:1-24 and 9 has to do with Paul’s encouraging members in Corinth to complete a fundraiser for the impoverished churches in Judea. Apparently, they had already committed to doing that (2 Corinthians 8:10-11; 2 Corinthians 9:5; see also 1 Corinthians 16:1-4), but … Continue reading –>
Sabbath: Stewardship and Mission
Daily Lesson for Sabbath 5th of September 2026 Read for This Week’s Study 2 Corinthians 8:1-24; 2 Corinthians 9:1-15; John 3:16; John 17:5; Luke 9:58; Revelation 13:8; Romans 12:8; Romans 15:26-27. Memory Text: “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, … Continue reading –>
Inside Story: Jake’s Prayer Journey
Inside Story for Friday 4th of September 2026 The name of the church planter has been changed, and the region where he works has been withheld to protect his ministry. Jake, a church planter, knew there was one thing he couldn’t miss in his daily life now that he and his wife were living in … Continue reading –>