Life in the early church. Sounds like everybody was having a good time, doesn’t it? What activities did these members seem to enjoy most, according to Acts? After they sold all of their possessions, how did they spend their time in Jerusalem with their Christian friends. With things going so well, how did it happen that … Continue reading –>
This week we commence with seeing just how the home of each Christian is important in sharing, and in spreading the love of Jesus: Hymn 651, “Happy the Home That Welcomes You”, Hymn 655, “Happy the Home” and Hymn 654, “Lord, Bless Our Homes”. Sunday gives us another view of Acts in fellowship: Hymn 469, … Continue reading –>
My apologies that the hymns are late for this week. Sunday – The Holy Spirit descended to the brand new church and so we ask for that now: Hymn 269, “Come, Holy Spirit” and Hymn 268, “Holy Spirit, Light Divine”. Monday – Hymn 250, “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing” and Hymn 81, “Though I Speak … Continue reading –>
Pentecost. Let’s start with a puzzle. How is the word, “Pentecost,” related to the number, 50, and the term, “Feast of Weeks”? How did the observance of Pentecost change from a Jewish festival to an exuberant celebration of the Christian church? What thrilling event took place on the first observation of Pentecost by Christians? Do … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: At Pentecost, when the disciples were gathered in one accord in study and prayer, God poured out the Holy Spirit upon them… Lesson 2, July 8 1. Have a volunteer read Acts 2: 1-3. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. What elements … Continue reading –>
I’m starting this week’s lesson by asking a riddle. What do Gideon, a lad, and widow have in common? Here are some clues: Gideon lost over 99% of his army before a big battle. Judges 7:3-7 A young lad had a boy’s lunch of five small fishes and two small loaves of bread. Matthew 14:15-20 … Continue reading –>
At the beginning of a new quarter, it’s time to plan for our 13th Sabbath offering which will go to the Northern Asia-Pacific Division. In this post you will find some patterns for making 13th-Sabbath offering boxes for your family or for your whole church. “The Adventist Church is built on mission. Our commission comes from … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Jesus commanded His followers to bear witness to His saving message. He also provides the Holy Spirit to accomplish our work. Lesson 1, July 7, 2018 1. Have a volunteer read Acts 1: 6-8. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. b. … Continue reading –>
The Book of Acts. Imagine being a Christian in the early church just days after Christ has returned to His throne. Would you feel lonely? Abandoned? Discouraged? Or eager to get on with the work of evangelizing the world for Jesus? Based on what we know about early church history, how do you think the young … Continue reading –>
Welcome to the Third Quarter Lesson studies for 2018. “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you….” says our Memory Text: Hymn 269 – “Come, Holy Spirit”. Then the disciples left everything to follow Him: Hymn 623, “I Will Follow Thee, my Savior”. Sunday’s lesson raises three important points: Jesus suffered … Continue reading –>
