The late evangelist Ron Halverson told a story of him knocking on a door one night in Harlem, New York. A young woman answered the door. She had grown up a pastor’s daughter, but had become a prostitute. The woman looked at the Bible in Halverson’s hand and said, “I’m not interested!” Quick-witted Halverson responded as she … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Thursday 19th of October 2023 Read Acts 1:8. What principle did Jesus present when doing the work of sharing or being His witnesses to the world? This is the principle set out by Jesus that shows us how we need to act as His disciples, who have the good news to share … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Wednesday 18th of October 2023 Read Acts 8:1-4. In the early church, what brought about the scattering of believers beyond their comfort zone? Until this time, the early church was mainly in Jerusalem (or within the Jewish territory and among the Jewish people). When persecution began—in which Saul, a devout Jew and … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Tuesday 17th of October 2023 Following the call of God, Abraham entered the land as God had commanded him. However, right from the start, things didn’t seem to go too well for him. He arrived where God told him to go, but according to the Bible, “the Canaanites were then in the … Continue reading –>
Join It Is Written Sabbath School host Eric Flickinger and this week’s featured guest, Gregory Whitsett, as they provide additional insights into this week’s Sabbath School lesson, “God’s Call to Mission.” (2)
Continue reading -->You can view an in-depth discussion of God’s Call to Mission 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. (4)
Continue reading -->Daily Lesson for Monday 16th of October 2023 Read Genesis 12:1-3. In what way was God’s instruction to Abram a call to mission? God asked Abram (whose name He later changed to Abraham) to leave his country and his people and go to another land. It was all part of God’s plan to use … Continue reading –>
God’s Mission – My Mission” consistently points us to our Gracious God and how He wishes us to portray what He has done for us. In response we will reach out to others: Hymn 573 – I’ll Go Where You Want Me To Go, Dear Lord, hence our theme hymn. This is in response to So Send … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : God wants us to reach out to the people around us. Jesus’ idea of evangelism would be to start locally then go to Samaria and ultimately to the ends of the world. A. Have a volunteer read Genesis 11:1-9. Genesis 12:1-3. B. Have a volunteer read Genesis 12:1—13:1. C. Have a volunteer … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sunday 15th of October 2023 In order to reach others, God intends for us to move beyond our comfort zone. The desire to remain only with our own ilk and ethnic or social kind can lead to selfishness, even evil. This danger is one of the lessons derived from the story of … Continue reading –>
