Key Thought: The early church was threatened by internal conflicts, but the church, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit was able to resolve these conflicts. November 17, 2018 1. Have a volunteer read Acts 6:1-6. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. What were … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Metaphors of the New Testament church illustrate the nature of dependence upon God and the relationships that God’s people are called to have with each other. November 10, 2018 1. Have a volunteer read Ephesians 2:19-22. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. … Continue reading –>
One body, many members. In His holiness, does Christ have many qualities? How do you know that? Will we ever fully understand the complicated but loving Christ? Try explaining how the Holy Spirit is like the wind. Hard to do unless you look first at John 3:8 where you’ll find an elegant word picture of the … Continue reading –>
There are two hymns that are the theme of this week’s study time: Hymn 606, “Once to Every Man and Nation” and Hymn 588, “Lord of All Nations”. These hymns will then bring a conclusion in Hymn 348, “The Church Has One Foundation”. The people of God know “God Is Love”, Hymn 349 and that God gives … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Through the power of the Holy Spirit, the early church was united in its expression of love and generosity as they spent time together and shared their love and devotion to God. November 3, 2018 1. Have a volunteer read Acts 1:12-14. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most … Continue reading –>
Our topic of the Early Church bring us our first hymn: Hymn 304, “Faith of Our Fathers”. The fellowship of the believers in the Early Church followed Hymn 469, “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”. Another Comforter, the Holy Spirit, was sent to accompany the Early Church in their ministry, and will also today: Hymn 268, “Holy Spirit, … Continue reading –>
Fellowship matters. Do you ever “go” to Sabbath school by means of an electronic video available on your computer? You are not sick or in pain, and you are not caring for someone who is…What you are doing is not illegal, but what are you missing when you leave Sabbath school out of your weekly life? … Continue reading –>
It has become an iconic line from the movie, A Few Good Men, back in 1992. Colonel Nathan R. Jessep, played by Jack Nicholson, is being interrogated during a military trial. He and Lieutenant J.G. Daniel Kaffee, played by Tom Cruise, have the following exchange: Col Jessep: I’ll answer the question. You want answers? LTJG … Continue reading –>
Our unity comes as being a member of the body of Christ: Hymn 570, “Not I, But Christ”. We are reminded on Sunday that we are all family in Christ, and therefore: “Heir of the Kingdom”, Hymn 594. “God prepared salvation before the foundation of the world” : Hymn 646, “To the Name That Brings Salvation”. … Continue reading –>
The key to unity. Those words seem to imply that unity is a goal of God’s people. But what kind of unity? A cohesive group of criminals unites to attack a boarding school of young Christian children. It took a lot of planning to organize this offense. But is that what God wants us to do–unite … Continue reading –>
