Daily Lesson for Wednesday 9th of September 2026 Read 2 Corinthians 8:1-5. What possible reason could have been behind the Macedonians’ willingness to give their offerings with such generosity? The positive attitude of the Macedonians can be seen in several ways. First, they gave with abundant joy (2 Corinthians 8:2). Paul says that the Macedonians’ … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Tuesday 8th of September 2026 Read 2 Corinthians 9:7. What does this passage say about the act of offering? God’s decision to save the world took place even before the world fell into sin. Christ’s coming to die for us was part of an ancient plan (Revelation 13:8). God was not caught … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Monday 7th of September 2026 Read 2 Corinthians 8:1,5 and 2 Corinthians 9:7,9,13,15. What is the central message of these passages? The language of giving pervades 2 Corinthians 8:1-24 and 9: “The grace of God . . . has been given” (2 Corinthians 8:1, ESV); “They gave themselves” (2 Corinthians 8:5, ESV); … Continue reading –>
As this week’s Sabbath School lesson reminds us, we have the privilege of advancing the Kingdom of God by giving our time and our offerings. I thought it would be a good opportunity to share the In Light of the Cross Study Guide on Giving in Light of the Cross. Brief overview: God tells us … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sunday 6th of September 2026 The context of 2 Corinthians 8:1-24 and 9 has to do with Paul’s encouraging members in Corinth to complete a fundraiser for the impoverished churches in Judea. Apparently, they had already committed to doing that (2 Corinthians 8:10-11; 2 Corinthians 9:5; see also 1 Corinthians 16:1-4), but … Continue reading –>
We live in a culture that tells us to ignore or get rid of negative feelings, but sometimes we need to feel bad so we can repent and be led to a greater joy without regrets.
Continue reading -->Daily Lesson for Sabbath 5th of September 2026 Read for This Week’s Study 2 Corinthians 8:1-24; 2 Corinthians 9:1-15; John 3:16; John 17:5; Luke 9:58; Revelation 13:8; Romans 12:8; Romans 15:26-27. Memory Text: “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, … Continue reading –>
Inside Story for Friday 4th of September 2026 The name of the church planter has been changed, and the region where he works has been withheld to protect his ministry. Jake, a church planter, knew there was one thing he couldn’t miss in his daily life now that he and his wife were living in … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Friday 4th of September 2026 Further Thought: Read Ellen G. White, “The Message Heeded,” Pages 323–334, in The Acts of the Apostles. Last week, we read the above cited passage in The Acts of the Apostles. It is worth rereading it. This time, dwell a little bit more on the parts … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Thursday 3rd of September 2026 Read 2 Corinthians 7:1-16. What are Paul’s feelings upon hearing that the Corinthians had repented? How much love flows from the words “You are in our hearts” (2 Corinthians 7:3, NKJV; see also 2 Corinthians 6:11). In his deep desire to have his love reciprocated, Paul also … Continue reading –>
