2: The Message of the Cross — Hope Sabbath School Video Discussion
View an in-depth discussion of The Message of the Cross in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris. Click on the image below to view the video:
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2. The Message of the Cross – 1 Corinthians 1:17-31 – Teaching Outline
Introduction: On the surface, our study this week seems incredibly odd. Last week we learned why Paul was entitled to call himself an “apostle.” But his background was nothing like the background of Jesus’ twelve disciples. Paul had a premier theological education (Acts 22:3), he was Pharisee, and he wrote more New Testament books than … Continue reading –>
2. The Message of the Cross -Discussion Starters
Historian Tom Holland, in his book Dominion, argues that the crucifixion of the Son of God is the most radically transformative idea in the history of humanity, for it completely inverts worldly perception of power, strength, hierarchy/status, human dignity, and morality. Agree or disagree? Why? The Roman Empire used crucifixion to demonstrate its absolute … Continue reading –>
2: The Message of the Cross — Singing with Inspiration
Oh, the beauty of studying this quarter’s lessons. We will learn so much of the Love of God (and our Saviour, Jesus) which stands out in so many pages of this quarter. Trying to choose just one hymn for the Theme Hymn was almost impossible, but these ones stood out all through the lesson pamphlet … Continue reading –>
1: Paul’s Ministry in Corinth — It is Written — Discussion with the Author
Join It Is Written Sabbath School host Eric Flickinger and this quarter’s author, Dr Adenilton Tavares de Aguiar, as they provide additional insights into this week’s Sabbath School lesson.
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This week’s lesson introduces us to Paul’s arrival at the cities of Athens and Corinth, and his attempts at evangelization. Paul says that when he arrived in Corinth, “I came to you in weakness, with great fear and trembling” (1 Cor 2:3). He had already suffered abuse in other Greco-Roman cities, and now he was … Continue reading –>
1 – Paul’s Ministry in Corinth (1 Corinthians 1 and 2, Acts 17 and 18) – Teaching Outline
Introduction: Have you moved to a new church and wished the people would view you as a valuable new addition? Have you taken a new job and wanted your new employer and fellow employees to take you seriously? I recall when Karen and Bill Shea started attending my Sabbath School class in Manassas, Virginia. Karen … Continue reading –>