Daily Lesson for Sunday 13th of September 2026 Read 2 Corinthians 10:1-11. Paul’s meekness in his dealings with the Corinthians was sometimes confused with weakness. What words or phrases in this passage reveal Paul’s courage in dealing with the problem of false teachers in Corinth? Paul begins 2 Corinthians 10:1-18 very personally: “Now I, Paul, … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sabbath 12th of September 2026 Read for This Week’s Study 2 Corinthians 10:1-17; Jeremiah 9:24; 2 Corinthians 11:1-15,22-28; 2 Corinthians 12:20-21; 2 Corinthians 13:5. Memory Text: “For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds” (2 Corinthians 10:4, ESV). As if Paul didn’t … Continue reading –>
Inside Story for Friday 11th of September 2026 By Office of Adventist Mission Copenhagen wasn’t the kind of place where people went looking for faith. In fact, Rob and Bethany knew that moving to one of the most secular cities in Europe meant facing a different kind of mission field—one where success would be measured … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Friday 11th of September 2026 Further Thought: Read Ellen G. White, “A Liberal Church,” Pages 335–345, in The Acts of the Apostles. “Those whose hearts are filled with the love of Christ, will follow the example of Him who for our sake became poor, that through His poverty we might be … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Thursday 10th of September 2026 We have seen that Paul encourages the members in Corinth to get involved in a collection for the impoverished churches in Judea. One of his purposes is to kindle a sense of unity. He wants them to participate, to be part of the mission. He wants to … Continue reading –>
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 –>
