Our Lord’s method of evangelism goes beyond memorized speeches and canned presentations; it is as rich and dynamic as life itself. Every day we rub shoulders with people who have all kinds of needs: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Christ is eager to meet those needs through us as we show concern for people’s loneliness, … Continue reading –>
The title for the quarters lesson pamphlet immediately brings to mind Hymn 499 – What A Friend We Have in Jesus. Our Memory Text shows Jesus care for each person who needs a Shepherd: Hymn 104 – My Shepherd Will Supply My Need, Hymn 192 – O Shepherd Divine, Hymn 197 – The King of … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Jesus recognized that the world needed a demonstration of the gospel as well as its proclamation. A Christ-like life is a powerful testimony to our witness. August 22, 2020 1. Have a volunteer read Matthew 5:13,14. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. … Continue reading –>
Jesus’ attitude toward people. With His superior intellect and constant desire to minister to others, couldn’t Jesus have derived great joy just from being popular among those around Him? What was His choice instead? We don’t place a high value on salt today, although salty foods such as popcorn, potato chips and French fries go … Continue reading –>
Jesus’ goal was to bring out the best in people. Even when the circumstances were unusually challenging, He responded with grace. Luke’s gospel records that the crowds “marveled at the gracious words which proceeded out of His mouth” (Luke 4:22, NKJV), and John’s gospel adds that “grace and truth came through Jesus Christ” (John 1:17, … Continue reading –>
Jesus always looked for the good in others. He drew out the best in them. One of the criticisms the religious leaders of His day had with Jesus was that He “receives sinners and eats with them” (Luke 15:2, NKJV). They were concerned because He fellowshiped with “the ungodly”. Their view of religion was one of … Continue reading –>
Sabbath Afternoon Read for This Week’s Study: Matthew 5:13-14; Phil. 2:15; Mark 12:34; Ephesians 4:15; Matthew 4:23-25; Matthew 25:31-46. Memory Text: “But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd” (Matthew 9:36, NKJV). Jesus genuinely cared for people. He was more interested in their concerns and needs than … Continue reading –>
Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. 2 Timothy 4:2 NKJV Before baseball season begins there is spring training, where all the players get back into shape so they can perform at their highest level during the season. During the off-season they may … Continue reading –>
New Heart for Alex By Andrew Mcchesney Alex was diagnosed with congenital heart disease, a hole in the heart, as a baby in Finland. Doctors hoped that the heart would heal itself, but it didn’t. So when he was 8, doctors performed open-heart surgery. Afterward, Mother looked at the small boy lying in the recovery … Continue reading –>
Further Thought: Read Ellen G. White, “A Knowledge of God”, pages 87-91, in Steps to Christ; “Bible Readings With Families”, pages 192-193, in Gospel Workers; and “Bible Work Techniques”, pages 481-486, in Evangelism. God is working on hearts all around us. If we have the spiritual discernment to see where God is already working, we will regularly observe opportunities to share … Continue reading –>
