The speaker was telling us that when Jesus told us to love our neighbors as ourselves, He was saying that we need to love ourselves first. After all, if we don’t love ourselves, we can’t love our neighbors. I was only 15 and was sitting in a girls’ dormitory worship service. But something just didn’t … Continue reading –>
Bound, beaten and bruised he stands as a Royal King. He is in the clutches of the most powerful kingdom on Earth. He has no advocates and a chorus of voices are crying out for a sentence of death. There standing before Him, holding the scales of life or death, is the powerful governor of … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : In the new kingdom the wages of breaking God’s law will no longer exist.. We are called to be obedient citizens in God’s kingdom. [Lesson Plan for Christ’s Kingdom and the Law June 23, 2014] 1. Have a volunteer read Ephesians 2:11-16. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the … Continue reading –>
Constantly on the go, they are best known by the attributes of teamwork, planning and perseverance. From one generation to the next they focus on their primary goal. Although often challenged with huge obstacles they find a way to overcome. Theirs is not a life of inactivity. Theirs no stopping and basking in the accomplishments … Continue reading –>
Are Christians still expected to keep the law? Can those who refuse to observe God’s law be saved? Find out what the Sabbath School author has to say on this week’s edition of “Ask the Author.” [weaver_vimeo http://vimeo.com/94554962#t=0m30s autoplay=0 loop=0 portrait=1 start=0:10] You can view the same video on YouTube if you prefer. (12)
Continue reading -->Key Thought : In every generation, God has a called out people to reflect His will by living lives of faithfulness, trust, love, and obedience. [Lesson Plan for Christ’s Church and the Law June 16, 2014] 1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 6:5-9. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important … Continue reading –>
Mohammad looked at the old school building and wondered what his parents had done to him. Mohammad and his parents live in Zamboanga, a city in the southern Philippines. A friend had told Mohammad’s parents about the Adventist school, and they went to inspect it. They found an old building in serious need of repair. … Continue reading –>
I am taking the liberty to subtitle this week’s topic to “Evidence is Not Enough.” This week’s lesson on The Apostles and the Law gives additional insight into the validity of the law. From those who knew Jesus best we see a consistency in their understanding of the ongoing role of the Law in the lives … Continue reading –>
Did Christ’s apostle teach that we no longer have to keep the law? Find out what the Sabbath School author has to say on this week’s edition of “Ask the Author.” [weaver_vimeo http://vimeo.com/94248130#t=0m30s autoplay=0 loop=0 portrait=1 start=0:10] You can view the same video on YouTube if you prefer. (9)
Continue reading -->Key Thought: The apostles made no mention of the law being changed. They mention that grace that comes through Christ compels us to obey the law. [Lesson Plan for The Apostles and the Law June 9,2014] 1. Have a volunteer read 1 Peter 2:9-15. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important … Continue reading –>
