Our world as a hopeless mess. Without the light of God shining on our world there would be no life worth living. We know God is not happy with the way His created world of human beings have turned against Him to transform this world into a state of spiritual darkness. You may wonder why He … Continue reading –>
:Key Thought: Evil exists in many forms : poverty, violence, oppression, selfishness, and greed. We need to stand up against these evils and act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly before God and man. September 21, 2019 1. Have a volunteer read Matthew 6:31-34. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most … Continue reading –>
As I turned the page to look at the Sabbath afternoon lesson study, looking at the new title, the first hymn that sprang to mind was Hymn 214, “We Have This Hope”. The memory verse is in Hymn 375, “Work, for the Night Is Coming”. Sunday’s title of “How Long, O Lord?” is sung in … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Our great hope is the return of Jesus to bring an end of evil, to heal injustice, and create a new world. This hope gives ourage to our service for others as we await His return. September 14, 2019 1. Have a volunteer read Luke 18:1-8. Ask class members to share a thought … Continue reading –>
The memory verse give us our first hymn: “Marvelous Grace”, Hymn 109, ending with “My Faith Has Found a Resting Place”, Hymn 523. The introduction goes on speaking of grace, in “Amazing Grace”, Hymn 108. Sunday’s study is found in Hymn 78, “For God So Loved Us”, and Hymn 341, “To God Be the Glory”. … Continue reading –>
Earning our salvation? Do you ever encounter Christians who honestly believe that we earn our way to heaven? If that is not your belief, how do you explain the importance of obeying God’s commands if we want to join Him in heaven? Our lesson guide places the text from Ephesians (2:8-10) at the top of … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: God’s love in the life and sacrifice of Jesus offers us forgiveness, life, and hope. This gospel moves us to serve others especially those in need. September 7, 2019 1. Have a volunteer read Romans 8:20-23. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. … Continue reading –>
Sabbath afternoon’s introduction has Matthew 28:18-20 giving us Hymn 378, “Go, Preach My Gospel” – the Great Commission, known as our Mission Statement. We may then request “Baptize Us Anew”, Hymn 258. Hymn 346, “Lord, Who Dost Give to Thy Church” encourages our Pastors, and also those who are like Dorcas, “helping the needy their … Continue reading –>
1, A new kind of community. Seven people selected from the early Christian church were assigned the responsibility for organizing members to meet the physical needs of the neediest members of the congregation. These would include housing, feeding, clothing, childcare, and many other responsibilities that some families would have difficulty meeting. Thousands of years later … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Following Jesus’ commission and empowered by the Spirit, the early believers shared what they had, lived lives of faithful service to those in need. August 31, 2019 1. Have a volunteer read Acts 9:36. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. If you … Continue reading –>
