Whatever the mistakes and failings of ancient Israel, the Lord was not finished with the plan of creating a faithful people to serve Him. In fact, the Old Testament looked forward to a time when the Lord would create a spiritual Israel, a faithful body of believers, Jews and Gentiles, who would carry on the … Continue reading –>
You can view an in-depth discussion of “Abraham’s Seed” in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris. Click on the image to view: With thanks to Hope Channel – Television that will change your life. (5)
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Continue reading -->A while back a former Adventist friend was telling me that the Adventist church deceived her. She said when she first came into the church the evangelist was preaching about grace. But once she joined they started preaching about Sabbath keeping and obedience. She found works and obedience to be contradictory to the gospel of … Continue reading –>
Despite Israel’s repeated cycle of apostasy, divine judgments, and repentance, what hope is found in these texts? Isa: 4:3 Mic: 4:6-7 Zeph: 3:12-13 Although God’s plan for ancient Israel was spoiled by disobedience, it was never completely frustrated. Among the weeds, a few flowers still grew. Many of the Old Testament prophets speak of this faithful … Continue reading –>
“Yet they obeyed not, nor inclined their ear, but walked every one in the imagination of their evil heart: therefore I will bring upon them all the words of this covenant, which I commanded them to do; but they did them not” (Jer: 11:8). Look at the above text. The Lord says that He will bring … Continue reading –>
Genesis 35:12 The promise that a land would be given to God’s people, Israel, was first given to Abraham and then repeated to Isaac and Jacob. Joseph’s deathbed words repeated this promise (Gen: 50:24). God informed Abraham, however, that “four hundred years” would pass before the seed of Abraham would take possession of the land (Gen: 15:13, Genesis … Continue reading –>
This quarter “The Week at a Glance” shows God’s covenant is spoken of mostly. God has made his promises (covenant) with many people in the Bible, and continues to give us promises for today, hence for a theme hymn I find that I wish to keep standing on the Promises that God has given to … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: God’s true Israel is the people of faith: persons who live in a spiritual covenant relationship with Him. May 8, 2021 1. Have a volunteer read Ezekiel 16:8. Deuteronomy 7:6.. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage. Why was Israel chosen by … Continue reading –>
“For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth” (Deut: 7:6). There is no question about it: The Lord specifically had chosen the Hebrew people to be His special … Continue reading –>
