Read Genesis 3:1-7. What criteria did Eve use to choose between God’s Word and that of the serpent? Genesis chapter 3 is one of the clearest examples of the psychology of temptation. God had warned Adam and Eve that if they ate from the forbidden fruit, they would certainly die (Genesis 2:16-17). Assuming the form of … Continue reading –>
The world, as it came from the Lord, was perfect (Genesis 1:31). Death was an unknown experience for Adam and Eve. In that context, God came to the Garden of Eden and warned: “You may freely eat of every tree of the garden; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall … Continue reading –>
Sabbath Afternoon Read for This Week’s Study: Genesis 2:16-17; Genesis 3:1-7; Psalm 115:17; John 5:28-29; Romans 5:12; 2 Corinthians 5:21. Memory Text: “Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned” (Romans 5:12, NKJV). Christ was the Divine Agent through whom God brought the universe and the world … Continue reading –>
Further Thought: Read Ellen G. White, “Why Was Sin Permitted?” Pages 33-43, in Patriarchs and Prophets; “The Origin of Evil,” Pages 492-504, in The Great Controversy. “There was no possible hope for the redemption of those [Satan and his angels] who had witnessed and enjoyed the inexpressible glory of heaven, and had seen the terrible majesty of God, and, … Continue reading –>
We begin a new quarter of lessons. First up is Rebellion in a Perfect Universe. This lesson centers on something we want from God, but often don’t perceive that we receive it. Join the discussion to learn what this is.
(1)For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ, and through him God reconciled everything to himself. He made peace with everything in heaven and on earth by means of Christ’s blood on the cross. Colossians 1:19-20 NLT Why did God need to make peace with heaven? This verse right here may … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Regardless of its intensity or time span, the most important aspect of the struggle was that Satan and his angels were defeated. They continued the warfare here on the earth. October 1, 2022 1. Have a volunteer read I John 4:11-16. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most … Continue reading –>
Read Revelation 12:1-17. What does this chapter teach about the spread of the rebellion in heaven to the earth? The fall of Lucifer was not a simple clash of conflicting ideas. Revelation 12:1-17 tells us that a major war broke out in heaven between Lucifer and his angels on one side and Christ and His … Continue reading –>
You can view an in-depth discussion of Rebellion in a Perfect Universe 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. (1)
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