“God existed before time was created.” Our lesson begins with this statement. What does that mean to you and me today? Is it a hard statement for us to understand? What does it mean to us in terms of where we came from and how we got here? What is the Word that was God and … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The first chapters of Genesis are foundational for the rest of Scripture. The major teachings or doctrines of the Bible have their source in Scripture. May 23, 2020 1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 2:1-3, Exodus 20:8-11.. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text … Continue reading –>
In this current lesson study sequence, we are urged to use “Scripture only” as the basis for our faith. Most of us in this forum probably take the Bible as we read it today for granted. We may argue over which version is best, but we largely accept Scripture as the basis of our faith. … Continue reading –>
The South Pacific Division (SPD) has produced a series of videos about the lesson studies this quarter. The speaker is Dr Kayle de Waal, a theology lecturer at Avondale University College. Week 7_ study this lesson for May 16 from SPD Discipleship on Vimeo. (8)
Continue reading -->There are several hymns that could be used as a theme for this Second Quarter of 2020. Here are just two, the first being Hymn 272, Give Me the Bible, followed by Hymn 277, For Your Holy Book We Thank You. Thank you to the ladies who messaged in and suggested that we could also … Continue reading –>
1. Understanding the Scriptures. We all agree, no doubt, that God gave us the Scriptures as a witness, but was a witness to what? And to whom? What role did the Greek language play in sharing the words and content of the Bible with the then known world? Does it ever trouble you that many languages exist beyond … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The prophets wrote in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. Interpreting the words, phrases, and narrative of Scripture within the original contexts help us more fully understand God’s message for us today. May 16, 2020 1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 1:26,27. Isaiah 6:1-3. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most … Continue reading –>
The South Pacific Division (SPD) has produced a series of videos about the lesson studies this quarter. The speaker is Dr Kayle de Waal, a theology lecturer at Avondale University College. Week 6_ study this lesson for May 9 from SPD Discipleship on Vimeo. (4)
Continue reading -->Text or pretext. We can skew the words of the Bible just about any way we want to. Our lesson includes a startling example of how a woman was encouraged after her husband left her with the words, “And I will put enmity between you and the woman” (Gen. 3:15, NKJV). Have you ever been presented … Continue reading –>
There are several hymn that could be used as a theme for this Second Quarter of 2020. Here are just two, the first being Hymn 272, Give Me the Bible, followed by Hymn 277, For Your Holy Book We Thank You. Thank you to the ladies who messaged in and suggested that we could also … Continue reading –>
