Hymn 193 – Savior, Teach me and Hymn 266 – Spirit of God may be used as the theme hymns for education this quarter followed by Hymn 492 – Like Jesus. Hymn 6 – O Worship the Lord uses the words of our Memory Text to commence our singing. Our Sabbath afternoon reading encourages us … Continue reading –>
The Psalms in the Old Testament eventually came to play a role in the religious life of ancient Israel. They were recited, sung, often with musical instruments, during times of worship, especially public worship, which in the Old Testament was key to how the people worshiped in general. Israel functioned as a community, and as … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: True worship stems from love of God and a correct knowledge of God; who He is and what He requires of us. False worship comes from not knowing God and His requirements..November 14, 2020 A. Have a volunteer read Psalm 78:1-7. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important … Continue reading –>
There’s something in us – something, no doubt, that was originally woven in us by God but, as with everything else, became warped by sin – that longs to worship. Obviously, in the beginning we were to worship the only One worthy of worship, our Lord and Creator. But since the Fall, all this has … Continue reading –>
Sabbath Afternoon Read for This Week’s Study: Daniel 3:1-30, Rev: 14:6-12, Ps: 78:1-17, John 4:7-26, 1 Chron: 16:1-36, Mark 7:1-13. Memory Text: “Give to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering, and come before Him. Oh, worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness” (1 Chronicles 16:29). Worship is part of humanity, part of human nature, even fallen human nature. … Continue reading –>
Further Thought: Read Ellen G. White, “The Test of Discipleship,” pages 57-65, in Steps to Christ. Ellen White tells us (among other things) that when we truly respond to the Master Teacher, “we long to bear His image, breathe His spirit, do His will, and please Him in all things” (Steps to Christ, p. 58). In the … Continue reading –>
Jesus and His followers had turned toward Jerusalem. As Herod had been concerned about John the Baptist, the authorities, including Herod, were now concerned about Jesus. His followers included the poor and other vulnerable folk hoping desperately for change. Jesus wanted above all things to bring hope to the world. But He was sure, by … Continue reading –>
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Continue reading -->Key Thought: Jesus taught us the way, showed us the way, and made us a way: He is a Teacher, Example, and Savior all at the same time.October 31, 2020 A. Have a volunteer read Genesis 3:7-11. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. Why … Continue reading –>
Jesus is the Master Teacher. God’s true character shines through in His teaching, and also in His life. Thus, one Gospel story is all the more remarkable for showing that when someone talks back to Jesus, He still listens. Read the story of Jesus’ encounter with a Gentile (or “Canaanite”) woman from the region of Tyre … Continue reading –>
