Daily Lesson for Wednesday 22nd of July 2026 Read 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8. What does this passage say about the connection between sanctification and abstinence from sexual immorality? Though Paul was writing to someone else in the above texts, the principle can be applied across the board, to all Christians which still, though, leads to the … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Tuesday 21st of July 2026 In 1 Corinthians 6:1-11, Paul continues his discussion on how Christians should approach issues involving people in the church. Read 1 Corinthians 5:3,12-13 and 1 Corinthians 6:1-13. What is Paul trying to teach the Corinthians and us? The Greek word pragma in 1 Corinthians 6:1, translated as … Continue reading –>
A few years ago, I was talking to an elder who had rushed to judgment and taken it upon himself to take “executive” action against another church member. I asked him if he had followed the counsel in Matthew 18 and talked to the member first. He boldly told me he did not need to … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Monday 20th of July 2026 Dealing with matters of sexuality is always hard. It was hard for Paul, and it is for us, too. In these situations, we must be faithful to the Scriptures and address the issue with prayer and love. We must never forget that our goal is restoration. Read … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sunday 19th of July 2026 Throughout Christian history, theologians, pastors, and laypeople have studied the New Testament in order to determine what the church should look like. We marvel, for instance, at the church of Acts. But we quickly lose sight of one significant element: people have problems. It seems that we … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sabbath 18th of July 2026 Read for This Week’s Study 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, 2 Corinthians 2:5-10, 1 Corinthians 6:1-13, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; 1 Corinthians 7:1-9. Memory Text: “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from … Continue reading –>
Inside Story for Friday 17th of July 2026 This mission story offers an inside look at the results of a previous Thirteenth Sabbath project. In Spain, Sagunto Adventist College received part of a 2019 Thirteenth Sabbath Offering for its theology department, where Dante Herrmann studied. This quarter, your offering will again help spread the gospel … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Friday 17th of July 2026 Further Thought: Read Ellen G. White, “The Training of the Twelve,” Pages 17–24, in The Acts of the Apostles. “The oneness and unity of God’s truth-believing remnant people carries powerful conviction to the world that they have the truth, and are the peculiar, chosen people of … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Thursday 16th of July 2026 The fact that we should not form cliques, especially around human leaders, does not mean we should not support our leaders. We are supposed to appreciate and help those who lead out in church work. God commissions people to do His ministry on earth. Church leaders who … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Wednesday 15th of July 2026 Read 1 Corinthians 4:1-2. What does this passage teach about the correct view one must have about human leaders? In 1 Corinthians 3:1-4, Paul hints that cliques result from a lack of spiritual maturity. However, before addressing this topic, he affirms, “We have the mind of Christ” … Continue reading –>
