The Power of the Exalted Jesus – Hit the Mark Sabbath School
This week’s keyword makes all the difference in how a believer navigates life. Join us as we discuss Lesson 3, The Power of the Exalted Jesus.
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Inside Story: Three Books, One Answer
Three Books, One Answer By John Bradshaw As a child, I had a lot of questions for which I couldn’t find answers. Why did I have to confess my sins to a priest? Why should I pray to saints when Jesus could surely hear my prayer? Would God burn people in hell forever? I enjoyed … Continue reading –>
Friday: Further Thought ~ The Power of the Exalted Jesus
Further Thought: Study these two descriptions of Christ’s exaltation from the writings of Ellen G. White: “When Christ passed within the heavenly gates, He was enthroned amidst the adoration of the angels. As soon as this ceremony was completed, the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples in rich currents, and Christ was indeed glorified, even … Continue reading –>
Thursday: Jesus, All Things and His Church
Early Christians saw in Psalm 110:1 a prophecy of the exaltation of Jesus: “The LORD says to my LORD: ‘Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool’” (ESV). They read in the same way, with its affirmation that God has “put all things under his feet,” (Psalm 8:6, ESV), the feet of “the son … Continue reading –>
3: The Power of the Exalted Jesus – It is Written – Discussions with the Author
Join It Is Written Sabbath School host Eric Flickinger and this quarter’s author, Dr John McVay, as they provide additional insights into this week’s Sabbath School lesson
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You can view an in-depth discussion of The Power of the Exhalted Jesus 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.
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Practically all Christians understand we are saved by grace, but what exactly does grace save us from? And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now … Continue reading –>
Wednesday: Christ Above All Powers
Paul has celebrated the exaltation of Jesus, who now sits with the Father on the throne of the cosmos. Having defined the position of Christ in relationship to the Father (“seated … at his right hand in the heavenly places” Ephesians 1:20, ESV), Paul turns to the relationship of Jesus to “the powers.” As coregent with the … Continue reading –>
Weekly Lesson 3: The Power of the Exalted Jesus
Lesson 3 *July 8-14 The Power of the Exalted Jesus SABBATH AFTERNOON Read for This Week’s Study: Ephesians 1:15-23 ; Ephesians 3:14-21 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ; Deuteronomy 9:29 ; 1 Corinthians 15:20-22 ; Psalm 110:1 . Memory Text: Through the Holy Spirit, believers may know “what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us … Continue reading –>
Tuesday: Participating in Resurrection Power
In the remaining verses of Paul’s prayer report, Ephesians 1:20-23, Paul expands on the third topic of insight he hopes that the Holy Spirit will bring to believers: the enormity of God’s power, which He exercises on their behalf. He begins by pointing to two salvation history events as the premiere illustrations of God’s power: (1) … Continue reading –>