While we are studying about Jesus’ priestly ministry in the sanctuary this quarter, the Tampa First Seventh-day Adventist Church, has asked me to do a seminar on the sanctuary, as a part of their Friday evening Zoom vespers service. Since anyone can join on Zoom, I thought why not invite all my friends from Sabbath … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Jesus save us because of His perfect obedience, and through His death cancelled the penalty of death, and made possible the new covenant. February 19, 2022 1. Have a volunteer read Hebrews 8:10-12. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage. What is … Continue reading –>
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. The better promises given to us in the Memory Text will have us Standing on the Promises – Hymn 518. God … Continue reading –>
Compare Hebrews 8:10-12 with Deuteronomy 6:4-6, Deuteronomy 30:11-14, and Jeremiah 31:31-34. What does this teach us about the nature of the new covenant? The promise of a new covenant in Hebrews refers back to Jeremiah. According to Jeremiah, God’s promise of a new covenant was, in fact, a renewal of the covenant that He had first made with Israel through … Continue reading –>
Read Hebrews 7:11-19. Why was a new covenant needed? According to Hebrews, the fact that Jesus was appointed priest according to the order of Melchizedek implied that a new covenant had been inaugurated. The old covenant had been given on the basis of the Levitical priesthood (Hebrews 7:11, NASB). The Levitical priests acted as mediators between God … Continue reading –>
Sabbath Afternoon Read for This Week’s Study: Hebrews 7:11–19; Hebrews 8:10–12; Jeremiah 31:31–34; Hebrews 8:1–6; Exodus 24:1–8; Ezekiel 36:26-27. Memory Text: “But as it is, Christ has obtained a ministry that is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant he mediates is better, since it is enacted on better promises” (Hebrews 8:6, ESV). By living a perfect life, and then … Continue reading –>
Support for the mission activities of the Seventh-day Adventist church has always been part of the Sabbath School program. This video is Mission Spotlight for this week. (5)
Continue reading -->Further Thought: Read Ellen G. White, “John the Beloved,” pages 539-545, in The Acts of the Apostles; “Judas,” pages 716-722, in The Desire of Ages. “The warfare against self is the greatest battle that was ever fought. The yielding of self, surrendering all to the will of God, requires a struggle; but the soul must submit … Continue reading –>
This video is produced by the South Pacific Division Discipleship team. Lesson 7 – Jesus, the Anchor of the Soul from SPD Discipleship on Vimeo. (3)
Continue reading -->You can view an in-depth discussion of Jesus, The Anchor of the Soul 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. (3)
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