Key Thought: In whatever stage of our lives, we have struggles, worries, and fears. But we worship a God who knows what we face and will help us. June 29, 2019 1. Have a volunteer read Malachi 4:4-6.. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. … Continue reading –>
The introduction of Baal worship into Israel by Jezebel, the Sidonian wife of King Ahab, hastened the nation’s downward moral slide. The teachings of God that uplifted marriage, family, and sexuality were overshadowed by such practices as incest, prostitution, and other sexual perversions. Into this arena of conflict over worship stepped Elijah, whose very name, … Continue reading –>
Compare the prediction of the coming of Elijah with New Testament references to this event. Mal. 4:5-6; Matt. 11:14-15; Matt. 17:10; Mark 6:15; Luke 1:17. In the days of Malachi, God’s appeal to the nation, “Return to Me, and I will return to you,” met with the arrogant response, “In what way shall we return?” (Mal. 3:7, NKJV). The frustrated prophet announced … Continue reading –>
Read for this Week’s Study: Mal. 4:5-6; Matt. 11:14-15; Matt. 17:10; 1 Kings 16:29-17:24; 1 Kings 18:20-45; Matt. 3:2. Memory Text: “Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD. And he will turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers; … Continue reading –>
Further Thought: Ellen G. White, “A Powerful Christian Witness”, pages 35-39; “Attitude Toward an Unbelieving Companion”, pages 348-352, in The Adventist Home; “Ministry of the Home”, pages 349-355, in The Ministry of Healing; “The Ambassadors From Babylon”, pages 340-348, in Prophets and Kings. The power of the home in evangelism. “Far more powerful than any sermon that can be preached is the influence … Continue reading –>
Compare biblical references on hospitality with actual incidents in the homes of several Bible families listed below. Isa. 58:6-7, Isa. 58:10-12; Rom. 12:13; 1 Pet. 4:9. Note the attributes of hospitality that are demonstrated. Abraham and Sarah (Gen. 18:1-8) Rebekah and her family (Gen. 24:15-20; Gen. 24:31-33) Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-9) Hospitality meets another person’s basic needs for rest, food, and fellowship. It is a … Continue reading –>
In the following verses, trace the New Testament uses of the words “follow” (KJV) or “imitate” (NIV). What do they tell us about the process of becoming and growing as a Christian? What do you think they suggest about the relationship between modeling and witnessing? 1 Cor. 4:16, Eph. 5:1, 1 Thess. 1:6, Heb. 6:12, Heb. 13:7, 3 John 11. The New … Continue reading –>
What counsel does the New Testament have for marriages divide by religion? 1 Cor. 7:12-15; 1 Pet. 3:1-2. The blessing of being a Christian partner. In 1 Corinthians Paul responds to converts’ concerns that staying married to an unbelieving spouse might be offensive to God or bring defilement upon themselves and their children. Not so, says Paul. The … Continue reading –>
The memory text shows a chosen generation – those who can pour out thanks to God in Hymn 276, “Thanks to God”, Hymn 694/695, “Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow”, Hymn 1, “Praise to the Lord”, or Hymn 276, “Thanks to God”. Meanwhile others are praying fervently Hymn 654, Lord, Bless Our Home” and Hymn 653, “Lead … Continue reading –>
What have they seen in your house? What feelings does this question stir in your heart? If police suspect a crime has occurred in a house, what evidence do they search for? What about your house and your spiritual condition? Is there any physical evidence in your house of your love for God? Look around. … Continue reading –>
