The titles of the thirteen Sabbaths of study this quarter give us two hymns to use as the themes: Hymn 593 – In Times Like These and Hymn 177 – Jesus, Your Blood and Righteousness. This weeks study gives us a wonderful Hymnfest as there are SO many hymns from which to choose. The title … Continue reading –>
Hebrews defines faith as “confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see” (Hebrews 11:1, NIV). Then it provides a list of faithful people from the history of Israel who exemplify what faith is, and it shows how they manifested that faith by their deeds. Read Hebrews 11:1-19. What did these “heroes” … Continue reading –>
Read Hebrews 10:35-39. What is God saying to us in these verses? Endurance is a characteristic of God’s end-time people, without which they will not be able to receive the promises (Revelation 13:10, Revelation 14:12). In order to endure, however, believers need to “hold fast” their faith (Hebrews 10:23, Hebrews 4:14). Paul has shown that the desert generation was not … Continue reading –>
Sabbath Afternoon Read for This Week’s Study: Hebrews 10:35–39, Romans 1:17, Hebrews 11:1–40, Josh.2:9–11, Hebrews 12:1–3. Memory Text: “Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God” (Hebrews 12:2, NKJV). Hebrews 11:1–40 … Continue reading –>
Further Thought: “Christ’s ascension to heaven was the signal that His followers were to receive the promised blessing. For this they were to wait before they entered upon their work. When Christ passed within the heavenly gates, He was enthroned amidst the adoration of the angels. As soon as this ceremony was completed, the Holy … Continue reading –>
Read Hebrews 12:22-24. In what sense have we arrived at heavenly Jerusalem into the presence of God? It is argued that believers “have come” to Mount Zion, the heavenly Jerusalem, through faith. In this sense, their experience anticipates the future. Thus, the heavenly Jerusalem belongs to the realm of the things “hoped for” and “not seen” … Continue reading –>
You can view an in-depth discussion of Jesus Opens the Way Though the Veil/a> in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris. Click on the image to view: With thanks to Hope Channel – Television that will change your life. (6)
Continue reading -->This video is produced by the South Pacific Division Discipleship team. Lesson 10 – Jesus Opens the Way Through the Veil from SPD Discipleship on Vimeo. (5)
Continue reading -->Read Hebrews 10:19-22. What invitation do we have in this passage? The book of Hebrews argues that Jesus has entered into the heavenly sanctuary and invites us to follow His lead. This idea agrees with the conception introduced before that Jesus is the “captain” and forerunner of believers (Hebrews 2:10; Hebrews 6:19-20; Hebrews 12:2). The “new and living way” … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The ascention of Jesus to heaven is central to the theology of the Hebrews. It marks the beginning of Jesus’ High Priestly ministry on our behalf. March 5, 2022 1. Have a volunteer read Leviticus 16:1,2 Leviticus 10:1-3. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is … Continue reading –>
