Strained relationships. Have you ever found yourself struggling with a strained relationship? Not getting along, with someone or several people you used to like but now it seems they just don’t seem to want to be your friend anymore? After you were converted to a life of friendship with God, did you sometimes find that … Continue reading –>
The hymn that asks the Lord to break down every idol or barrier to help us mend broken relationships is: Hymn 318, “Whiter Than Snow” To restore friendships (Sunday) we may sing: Hymn 480/481, “Dear Lord and Father of Mankind” along with Hymn 588, “Lord of All Nations”. We ask the Lord in: Hymn 193, “Savior, … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The way we live and interact with others shows the reality of unity and proof of the character of God and His transforming power.. November 31, 2018 1. Have a volunteer read Ephesians 4:25 – 5:2. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. … Continue reading –>
Our Sunday study of “Under the Cross of Jesus” is shown to us in: Hymn 303, “Beneath the Cross of Jesus”. The two points that are offered to us: Christ’s death in our behalf – Hymn 184, “Jesus Paid It All” with Hymn 159, “The Old Rugged Cross”, and Unity in Christ through baptism – Hymn … Continue reading –>
The church is a witness. If you’ve ever gone through a dispute or disagreement in your church, you know how despairing it can be. Do you think it’s possible to worship God in peace without disputing viewpoints we “know” are wrong? How did the early church deal with differences? What does God want us to do … Continue reading –>
The Memory Text opens our study with the enthusiastic and encouraging: Hymn 340, “Jesus Saves”. This hymn continues on into Sunday and is strengthened by: Hymn 506, “A Mighty Fortress”. A part of the name of our church is studied on Monday in the “Second Coming of Christ”. There are so many awesome hymns for … Continue reading –>
1. Unity in faith. How long ago was 1888? 130 years, and that’s long enough to stir up debates that went nowhere and hard feelings that traveled everywhere. How dangerous is a little squabbling or difference of opinion in a church? What can result? True or False: Ellen White saw the problems that were stirring and … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Our common fundamental beliefs form our identity as a distinct church and are the foundation of our unity in Jesus. November 24, 2018 1. Have a volunteer read I Thessalonians 4:13-18. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. What does this tell us … Continue reading –>
We are to make know our request “Lead on, O King Eternal”, Hymn 619 “When Conflicts Arise”. This hymn introduces our lesson study this week. We are told to “Give Me The Bible”, Hymn 272, to resolve tensions (Sabbath afternoon). This will give a resting place for our faith in Hymn 523, “My Faith Has Found … Continue reading –>
When Conflicts Arise. Aren’t you glad you belong to a Christian church that never has to confront conflict? Ah, so. You don’t belong to such a church? Look at this quote from the Bible passage chosen as a theme for this week: “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is … Continue reading –>
