Pregnant for Two Years By Andrew McChesney Fanta Camara was excited when she noticed a bump on her belly. But as the bump grew bigger, she began to feel ill. She felt so terrible that she went to the hospital in Conakry, Guinea. A physician examined her belly. “You aren’t pregnant”, he said. Fanta didn’t … Continue reading –>
Further Thought: “Those who have the spiritual oversight of the church should devise ways and means by which an opportunity may be given to every member of the church to act some part in God’s work. Too often in the past this has not been done. Plans have not been clearly laid and fully carried … Continue reading –>
At the end of the conversation between Peter and Jesus, we see two men walking on the beach. As the waves lap at the shore, Jesus tells Peter about the cost of discipleship. He wants Peter to know clearly what he will face if He accepts Jesus’ invitation to “feed My sheep”. Read John 21.18-19. … Continue reading –>
Love always manifests itself in action. Our love for Christ compels us to do something for lost humanity. Paul stated it clearly when he said to the church at Corinth, “For the love of Christ compels us” (2 Corinthians 5:14, NKJV). Christianity is not primarily giving up bad things so that we can be saved. Jesus … Continue reading –>
You can view an in-depth discussion of “A Step in Faith” in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris. Click on the image to view: You may download an MP4 video file, and audio file or a PDF lesson outline from the HopeSS site. With thanks to Hope Channel – Television that … Continue reading –>
When Paul accepted Christ, his whole life was radically changed. Christ gave him an entirely new future. He led him out of his comfort zone to experiences he could hardly have imagined. Through the Holy Spirit’s guidance, the apostle Paul proclaimed the Word of God to thousands throughout the Mediterranean world. His witness changed the … Continue reading –>
Imagine that you are Simon Peter and Andrew. The sun has just risen on a beautiful Galilean morning, chasing away the chill of the night air. Your thoughts are on one thing: catching fish, a lot of them. The fishing has been good recently, and you are looking forward to another day of great fishing. … Continue reading –>
The apostle Paul encourages us to “let” or “allow” or “permit” the mind of Christ to dwell in us. This leads us to some fascinating questions. What was the mind of Christ like? What governed His thought patterns? What was the essence of His thinking? Read Philippians 2:5-11. How do these verses reveal the heart of … Continue reading –>
Sabbath Afternoon Read for This Week’s Study: Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 4:18-20; Acts 9:3-6, Acts 9:10-20; John 21:15-19; 1 John 3:16-18. Memory Text: “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a … Continue reading –>
Adventist in the Next Life By Andrew McChesney The elderly woman listened attentively in Sabbath School in southeast Asia. Her Sabbath School lesson book was filled in meticulously. She looked up every verse in her Bible. Many verses were underlined in the Bible. She placed money in the Sabbath School mission offering. The woman, known … Continue reading –>
