Inside Story for Friday 15th of March 2024 By Andrew McChesney Returning to the barracks after a short stint of shoveling coal on a mountain, Sekule informed his commander that he would not bear arms, even in the ongoing Bosnian War. “I don’t want to shoot people,” he said. “You must take a weapon,” the … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Friday 15th of March 2024 Contemplate the message of Isaiah 40:1-31 and Isaiah 51:1-16. The songs of Zion make an absolute commitment to staying mindful of Zion and the living hope in God’s sovereign reign that it represents. While many blessings of God’s sanctuary are experienced in this life, the hope in … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Thursday 14th of March 2024 Read Psalms 125:1-2. How are those who trust God portrayed here? Those who trust in the Lord are compared to Mount Zion, the symbol of steadfastness and strength. The magnificent view of the mountains surrounding the city of Jerusalem inspired the psalmist to acknowledge the certainty of … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Wednesday 13th of March 2024 Read Psalms 46:1-7. How is the world poetically depicted here? This psalm gives a vivid description of the world in turmoil, and it is portrayed with the images of natural disasters of unprecedented intensity (Psalms 46:2-3). The image of disturbed waters often depicts the rebellious nations and … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Tuesday 12th of March 2024 Read Psalms 87:1-2. What makes Zion such an esteemed place? Psalms 87:1-7 is a hymn celebrating Zion as God’s specially chosen and beloved city. The foundation of God’s temple is on Mount Zion (Psalms 2:6, Psalms 15:1). At the end of time, Zion will rise above all … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Monday 11th of March 2024 Read Psalms 122:1-5. What are the sentiments of the worshipers upon their arrival to Jerusalem? What do they hope to find in Jerusalem? Psalms 122:1-9 expresses the pilgrims’ excitement upon their arrival at Jerusalem. The pilgrimages to Jerusalem were joyful occasions when God’s people joined together three … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sunday 10th of March 2024 Read Psalms 84:1-4. Why does the psalmist long to dwell in the sanctuary? The psalmist “longs” and “faints” to make the sanctuary his permanent abode so that he can be near God forever (Psalms 84:1-2). God’s living presence (Psalms 84:2) makes the sanctuary a unique place. In … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sabbath 9th of March 2024 Read for This Week’s Study Psalms 84:1-12; Revelation 21:3; Psalms 122:1-9; Psalms 87:1-7; Galatians 3:28-29; Matthew 28:18-20; Psalms 46:1-11; Psalms 125:1-5. Memory Text: “My soul longs, yes, even faints for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God” (Psalms … Continue reading –>
Inside Story for Friday 8th of March 2024 By Andrew McChesney After Sekule refused to work for several Sabbaths, his commanding military officer began to understand that he could not compel the young soldier to violate his conscience. “So, you can’t work on the Sabbath in the army?” the officer said. “That’s right. I can’t … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Friday 8th of March 2024 Read Acts 7:1-60 and Hebrews 11:1-40. What does the New Testament say is the ultimate goal of God’s sovereign leading of His people in history? The historical psalms are a powerful witness to God’s fidelity to His people. Each event in the history of God’s people was … Continue reading –>
