Daily Lesson for Tuesday 9th of July 2024 Read Mark 1:29-34. How did Jesus help Peter’s family, and what spiritual lessons can we draw from this account? After the amazing synagogue service, Jesus retires with His small band of disciples (Peter, Andrew, James, and John) to Peter’s home, evidently to spend the rest of the … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Monday 8th of July 2024 Read Mark 1:21-28. What unforgettable experience happened in the Capernaum synagogue, and what spiritual truths can we take from this account? Most Christians have some unforgettable moments in their Christian walk—the decision to follow Jesus; the day of their baptism; a powerful sermon during which they deeply … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sunday 7th of July 2024 Read Mark 1:16-20. Who were the men Jesus called as disciples, and what was their response? Mark 1:1-45 does not have many of Jesus’ words recorded. However, Mark 1:17 does have His words to two fishermen, Simon, who will later be called “Peter,” and his brother, Andrew. … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sabbath 6th of July 2024 Read for This Week’s Study Mark 1:16-45, John 1:29-45, Mark 5:41, Luke 6:12, Leviticus 13:1-59. Memory Text: “Then Jesus said to them, ‘Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men’ ” (Mark 1:17, NKJV). Each Gospel introduces the beginning of Jesus’ ministry in a … Continue reading –>
Inside Story for Friday 5th of July 2024 By Andrew McChesney Father was the most prominent person in his small town in Nepal. Everyone sought his help. Townspeople believed that his animal sacrifices could cure any disease. Father came from a long line of shamans, and he became the shaman after the death of his … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Friday 5th of July 2024 Read Ellen G. White, “The Voice in the Wilderness,” pages 97–108, in The Desire of Ages; and “Heralds of the Gospel,” pages 166–176, in The Acts of the Apostles. How fascinating that Revelation 14:1-20:6-7, the first angel’s message, parallels the gospel message of Jesus in Mark 1:15. … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Thursday 4th of July 2024 Read Mark 1:14-15. What are the three parts of the gospel message that Jesus proclaimed? Mark summarizes here the simple and direct message of Jesus. Its three parts are illustrated in the following table: Category Content Time Prophecy The time is fulfilled. Covenant Promise The kingdom of … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Wednesday 3rd of July 2024 Read Mark 1:9-13. Who is present at the baptism of Jesus, and what happens? John baptizes Jesus in the Jordan River. As Jesus comes up out of the water, He sees the heavens being torn open and the Holy Spirit descending on Him like a dove. He … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Tuesday 2nd of July 2024 Read Mark 1:1-8. Who are the characters in these verses, and what do they say and do? These verses have three main characters: Jesus Christ, referred to in Mark 1:1; God the Father, implied in the words of Mark 1:2; and John the Baptist, the messenger and … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Monday 1st of July 2024 Read Acts 15:36-39. Why did Paul reject John Mark, and why did Barnabas give him a second chance? The reason for Paul’s rejection of the young man is given in Acts 15:38. Mark had withdrawn from them and had not continued in the work of ministry. Paul’s … Continue reading –>
