Our Sunday study of “Under the Cross of Jesus” is shown to us in: Hymn 303, “Beneath the Cross of Jesus”. The two points that are offered to us: Christ’s death in our behalf – Hymn 184, “Jesus Paid It All” with Hymn 159, “The Old Rugged Cross”, and Unity in Christ through baptism – Hymn … Continue reading –>
The church is a witness. If you’ve ever gone through a dispute or disagreement in your church, you know how despairing it can be. Do you think it’s possible to worship God in peace without disputing viewpoints we “know” are wrong? How did the early church deal with differences? What does God want us to do … Continue reading –>
The Memory Text opens our study with the enthusiastic and encouraging: Hymn 340, “Jesus Saves”. This hymn continues on into Sunday and is strengthened by: Hymn 506, “A Mighty Fortress”. A part of the name of our church is studied on Monday in the “Second Coming of Christ”. There are so many awesome hymns for … Continue reading –>
1. Unity in faith. How long ago was 1888? 130 years, and that’s long enough to stir up debates that went nowhere and hard feelings that traveled everywhere. How dangerous is a little squabbling or difference of opinion in a church? What can result? True or False: Ellen White saw the problems that were stirring and … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Our common fundamental beliefs form our identity as a distinct church and are the foundation of our unity in Jesus. November 24, 2018 1. Have a volunteer read I Thessalonians 4:13-18. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. What does this tell us … Continue reading –>
We are to make know our request “Lead on, O King Eternal”, Hymn 619 “When Conflicts Arise”. This hymn introduces our lesson study this week. We are told to “Give Me The Bible”, Hymn 272, to resolve tensions (Sabbath afternoon). This will give a resting place for our faith in Hymn 523, “My Faith Has Found … Continue reading –>
When Conflicts Arise. Aren’t you glad you belong to a Christian church that never has to confront conflict? Ah, so. You don’t belong to such a church? Look at this quote from the Bible passage chosen as a theme for this week: “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The early church was threatened by internal conflicts, but the church, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit was able to resolve these conflicts. November 17, 2018 1. Have a volunteer read Acts 6:1-6. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. What were … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Metaphors of the New Testament church illustrate the nature of dependence upon God and the relationships that God’s people are called to have with each other. November 10, 2018 1. Have a volunteer read Ephesians 2:19-22. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. … Continue reading –>
One body, many members. In His holiness, does Christ have many qualities? How do you know that? Will we ever fully understand the complicated but loving Christ? Try explaining how the Holy Spirit is like the wind. Hard to do unless you look first at John 3:8 where you’ll find an elegant word picture of the … Continue reading –>
