Isa: 59:1-21 In Isaiah 58:3 the people asked God: “Why do we fast, but you do not see? Why humble ourselves, but you do not notice?” (NRSV). In contrast, Isaiah 59:1 implies another question, something like: “Why do we call for the Lord’s hand to save us, but He does not? Why do we cry to Him, but He does … Continue reading –>
Sabbath Afternoon Read for This Week’s Study: Isa: 59:1-21; Isa: 59:15-21; Isaiah 61.2; Isaiah 61.1-11. Memory Text: “The Gentiles shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising” (Isaiah 60:3). “We must learn in the school of Christ. Nothing but His righteousness can entitle us to one of the blessings of the covenant of grace. … Continue reading –>
This is a discussion between Pr Eric Flickinger, speaker for “It is Written: and Dr Roy Gane, the author of this quarter’s lesson study series. https://itiswritten.tv/programs/sabbath-school/2020-q1-lesson-11-waging-love This program is produced by “It is Written”
Continue reading -->Further Study: “No one can practice real benevolence without self-denial. Only by a life of simplicity, self-denial, and close economy, is it possible for us to accomplish the work appointed us as Christ’s representatives. Pride and worldly ambition must be put out of our hearts. In all our work, the principle of unselfishness revealed in … Continue reading –>
So I advise you to buy gold from me—gold that has been purified by fire. Then you will be rich. Also buy white garments from me so you will not be shamed by your nakedness, and ointment for your eyes so you will be able to see. Revelation 3:18 NLT I thought of this passage … Continue reading –>
Isaiah 58.13-14 Why does Isaiah discuss the Sabbath in Isaiah 58.13-14? What connection does this have with the Day of Atonement setting of the earlier verses? The yearly Day of Atonement was a Sabbath day. This special ceremonial Sabbath was like the weekly Sabbath in that all work of any kind was prohibited (Lev: 23:27-32). Therefore, as recognized by … Continue reading –>
Isa: 58:1-12 Ten days after trumpet blasts have reminded God’s people that the Lord is acclaimed as their King on the very Day of Atonement when their humility through self-denial is to affirm their loyalty to Him as King, the prophet lifts up his voice like a trumpet to declare that they are rebelling against … Continue reading –>
You can view an in-depth discussion of “Waging Love” 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.
Continue reading -->This video is produced by the South Pacific Division Discipleship team. Week 11_ Waging Love_ study this lesson for Mar 13 from SPD Discipleship on Vimeo.
Continue reading -->As the Israelites forgot about God and followed so many other gods and nations, God remained faithful to them, with Isaiah and many other prophets working so hard for God to turn His people around, hence I will choose Hymn 100 – Great Is Thy Faithfulness as a theme hymn for this quarter. Secondary to this … Continue reading –>
