Sabbath afternoon’s introduction to our studies for the week made a strong and wise statement followed by a question: “So if Jesus and Peter took the Bible seriously, how dare we do otherwise ourselves?” Peter was sure of what he believed in and he would have had pleasure in singing: Hymn 511, “I Know Whom … Continue reading –>
A Precious Faith is obtained as a gift from God, says Sunday’s study, making one realise that we all would like to have such a faith. Hymn 533 – “O for a Faith” will enhance this sentiment. 2 Peter 1:4 raises Hymn 518 – “Standing on the Promises” as a reminder to all of the … Continue reading –>
The whole of this week’s lesson study brings out the beautiful Hymn 489, (or tune in 490), “Jesus, Lover of My Soul” as the basis of the study time. “The overarching theme” in the Bible reveals the work of God in Hymn 373, “Seeking The Lost”. Sunday’s study paints this picture clearly for us, and … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Peter’s clear message is that Jesus is the Messiah, the Redeemer of His people, resurrected from the deasd, and soon to be revealed again in glory. Lesson 8, May 20, 2017 1. Have a volunteer read I Peter 2:21-25. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point … Continue reading –>
The lesson title immediately brought to mind Hymn 537, “He Leadeth Me”. The Memory Text in 1 Peter 5:7 gives us instructions just as much as does Hymn 181 “Does Jesus Care?” which first questions us, then answers our questions of the Saviour’s love and care for us. 1 Tim 5:17 speaks of leadership in … Continue reading –>
The small illustration at the top of the page for the Introduction brought to mind: Hymn 237, “In The Cross of Christ I Glory” and Hymn 312, “Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross”. 1 Peter 5:10 in the Introduction was repeated again in Sunday’s lesson study, where we are told we will be made strong, … Continue reading –>
The thoughts in this week’s Sabbath School lesson lends itself to so many wonderful hymns. The first hymn coming to my mind in opening 1 Tim 1:15; Hymn 295, “Chief of Sinners Though I Be”. One of the next thoughts in the Sabbath afternoon introduction to the weeks’ lesson encourages us with the Hymn 258, … Continue reading –>
