Key Thought: Real stewardship forms the basis for purpose, success, meaning, and a sense of belonging. Lesson 6, February 10, 2018 1. Have a volunteer read Hebrews 11:8-12. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. b. In what ways could we be loyal to … Continue reading –>
Faithfulness. Whenever you have opportunity to hold to what is right, how does your decision to do what God says help you fight–and win–the “good fight of faith”? Have you ever been tempted to do “what comes naturally” rather than what you know God wants you to do? How are concepts of “trust” and “faithfulness” … Continue reading –>
Welcome to Singing with Inspiration for this week. The memory text shows we are required to be faithful stewards, therefore may I encourage you to sing: Hymn 602, “O Brother, Be Faithful”. This theme flows on into Sunday with the word faithful being high-lighted twelve times. Martin Luther finalises the thoughts on being faithful with: … Continue reading –>
Many of us believe that the description of the Laodicean Church applies to us. Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: Rev 3:17 If there is a Seventh-day Adventist sin that we … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Stewardship has its components embedded in faithful believers who have passed them from generation to generation. It’s now our turn to be faithful stewards and pass it on to the next generation. Lesson 5, February 3, 2018 1. Have a volunteer read Isaiah 22:14-18. a. Ask class members to share a thought on … Continue reading –>
1. “We are not trying to please people but God.” Who framed these words? Was it a New Testament teacher working for SSNET before that organization began? Our Bible friend Paul writing to believers in Thessalonica? Is it possible to please people without being pleasing to God? Study this week’s lesson carefully as we consider … Continue reading –>
As a Church, we are entrusted with the gospel, says our memory text. Here are two hymns that encourage us: Hymn 368, “Watchman, Blow the Gospel Trumpet” and Hymn 378, “Go, Preach My Gospel”. There are just a few hymns that have the word ‘steward’ or ‘stewardship’ in them: Hymn 637, “Son of God, Eternal Savior” in … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: To escape worldliness we need to cultivate the spiritual life in Bible study, prayer, Christian service, fellowship, and contemplating the wonders of nature. January 27, 2018, Lesson 4 1. Have a volunteer read Hebrews 11:1-6. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. … Continue reading –>
Memory verse: “Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. . . . He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like foliage” (Proverbs 11:4, 28, NKJV). Does a strong relationship with Christ protect us from evil and prepare us for eternal life with Him? What do you … Continue reading –>
Understandably, there are many who are unaware of the difference between tithes and offerings. Many, even seasoned members are surprised to learn there is a difference. Tithe is not used for general use, like church maintenance, Sabbath School supplies and so on. The offerings cover those needs, while the tithe goes to pay the salaries of … Continue reading –>
