There is a saying, “kids who are loved at home come to school to learn. Kids who are not loved at home come to school to be loved.” Is it any different in Sabbath School? Is it also true that God’s children (ages 0-125) who know they are loved come to Sabbath school to learn, … Continue reading –>
God never affirms a proud and arrogant attitude, but, as in the case of Joshua, He does tell meek and humble people to be strong and courageous. See Joshua 1:7-9. In His message to the seven churches in Revelation, Jesus tells the church of Smyrna that, although they may appear poor, they were actually rich. … Continue reading –>
Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in the multitude of counselors, there is safety. Proverbs 11:14 NKJV As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend. Proverbs 27:17 NKJV As we study this week’s Sabbath School lesson, about the apostasy of Israel, including Aaron, their priest, I am … Continue reading –>
While last week’s lesson was titled ‘Living the Law,‘ this week’s Sabbath School Lesson’s memory verse contains a promise from the people to do everything the Lord commanded. So Moses came and told the people all the words of the LORD and all the judgments. And all the people answered with one voice and said, … Continue reading –>
When we read about slavery in the Bible, we think of it as something from ancient history, or even from more recent history. Many people are unaware that slavery is a current event in our world. In fact, it is estimated that there are more slaves in the world today than at any time in … Continue reading –>
For these are the two covenants: the one from Mount Sinai which gives birth to bondage, which is Hagar— Galatians 4:24 NKJV What did Paul mean by Mount Sinai? Many believe he was referring to the Ten Commandments. Was he? Paul speaks favorably of the Ten Commandments in Ephesians 6, and I doubt he would … Continue reading –>
And when they came to Marah, they could not drink of the waters of Marah, for they [were] bitter: therefore the name of it was called Marah. And the people murmured against Moses, saying, What shall we drink? And he cried unto the LORD; and the LORD showed him a tree, [which] when he had … Continue reading –>
As we study this week’s Sabbath School lesson, which also covers Exodus 15:1-21, I found myself pondering three things that the lesson did not cover. In Exodus 15:1-18, Moses and all the Israelites are singing a song of celebration about how the Egyptians were defeated. Even singing (celebrating?) how they were drowned in the sea. … Continue reading –>
Many Christians find comfort in these words from the Psalmist, but may not fully understand their meaning, A thousand may fall at your side, And ten thousand at your right hand; But it shall not come near you. Only with your eyes shall you look, And see the reward of the wicked. Psalm 91:7-8 NKJV … Continue reading –>
Often in our conversations with others, we try to avoid conflict and complaining. We certainly don’t want to seem disrespectful. However, this should not keep us from having crucial conversations. In this week’s Sabbath School Lesson, Moses has a crucial conversation with God, where Moses makes some crucial accusations that some mortals may be afraid … Continue reading –>
