(The following topics are presented to encourage group discussion and individual exploration of this week’s theme.) Differing gifts: united in service. Our lesson reminds us that the disciples were not identical replicas of one nature but were diversified, different, special people with individual gifts and challenges. Should we be that diversified today? Should we strive … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: God calls us to witness for Him. Witnessing is not a special gift. Witnessing is the Divine calling of each Christian. Soul-winning is a science, and we need to study and learn how to be good witnesses. August 8, 2020 1. Have a volunteer read I Corinthians 12:12,13, 18-22. Ask class members to … Continue reading –>
“You’re gonna need a bigger boat” That was uttered by Sheriff Martin Brody in the iconic movie “Jaws.” In search of a killer shark, it was an admission that everyone had underestimated the size of their target. Similarly, at my first glance at this week’s topic, Unlimited Possibilities, I expected that I would share routine thoughts … Continue reading –>
The title for the quarter immediately brings to mind Hymn 499 – What A Friend We Have in Jesus. The Sabbath afternoon introduction shows us that God is calling each of us: Hymn 287 – Softly and Tenderly, Hymn 361 – Hark! ‘Tis the Shepherd’s Voice I Hear and Hymn 359 – Hark! The Voice of … Continue reading –>
Their mission was simple – find Jesus and ask him a straightforward question. The expected answer would either be yes or no. The reason for this simple question was more complicated. The imprisoned John the Baptist was a believer in Christ. Yet, through the insinuations of others and his misconceptions about the Messiah’s role, doubts … Continue reading –>
This Video is prepared by the South Pacific Division Discipleship team. As you watch this week’s Sabbath school video, reflect on your own experiences in witnessing to others, praying with others, and ministering to the needs of others? How have these experiences impacted your own faith and walk with the Lord? Week 5_ Spirit-Empowered Witnessing_ … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The Holy Spirit would enable believers to share the message of the cross with life-changing power. The Holy Spirit made their witness effective. August 1, 2020 1. Have a volunteer read John 15:26,27. John 16:8. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. What … Continue reading –>
Jesus and the promise of the Holy Spirit. Jesus left us with the promise (John 16:7) that His leaving us and returning to heaven would be a remarkable advantage to us. In what ways was the coming of the Holy Spirit that helpful? How does the Holy Spirit help us witness to others about God’s love? … Continue reading –>
The title for the quarter immediately brings to mind Hymn 499 – What A Friend We Have in Jesus. The memory text has the people praying with the answer of their prayer having the Holy Spirit come to them: Hymn 264 – O for That Flame of Living Fire.. We can request this in Hymn … Continue reading –>
She seems an unlikely character for this week’s discussion on Prayer Power: Interceding for Others. Throughout her story, as recorded in the Gospel of John, prayer is not once mentioned. She is not one of the many who came seeking Jesus for miraculous healing from some incurable illness. As a matter of fact, she didn’t … Continue reading –>
