There are two hymns that are the theme of this week’s study time: Hymn 606, “Once to Every Man and Nation” and Hymn 588, “Lord of All Nations”. These hymns will then bring a conclusion in Hymn 348, “The Church Has One Foundation”. The people of God know “God Is Love”, Hymn 349 and that God gives … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Through the power of the Holy Spirit, the early church was united in its expression of love and generosity as they spent time together and shared their love and devotion to God. November 3, 2018 1. Have a volunteer read Acts 1:12-14. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most … Continue reading –>
Our topic of the Early Church bring us our first hymn: Hymn 304, “Faith of Our Fathers”. The fellowship of the believers in the Early Church followed Hymn 469, “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”. Another Comforter, the Holy Spirit, was sent to accompany the Early Church in their ministry, and will also today: Hymn 268, “Holy Spirit, … Continue reading –>
Fellowship matters. Do you ever “go” to Sabbath school by means of an electronic video available on your computer? You are not sick or in pain, and you are not caring for someone who is…What you are doing is not illegal, but what are you missing when you leave Sabbath school out of your weekly life? … Continue reading –>
It has become an iconic line from the movie, A Few Good Men, back in 1992. Colonel Nathan R. Jessep, played by Jack Nicholson, is being interrogated during a military trial. He and Lieutenant J.G. Daniel Kaffee, played by Tom Cruise, have the following exchange: Col Jessep: I’ll answer the question. You want answers? LTJG … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Because God adopts, forgives, and redeems us, He also heals our relationships. We can experience a change in attitudes and actions that promote unity. Lesson 4, October 27, 2018 1. Have a volunteer read Ephesians 2:13-18. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text … Continue reading –>
Our unity comes as being a member of the body of Christ: Hymn 570, “Not I, But Christ”. We are reminded on Sunday that we are all family in Christ, and therefore: “Heir of the Kingdom”, Hymn 594. “God prepared salvation before the foundation of the world” : Hymn 646, “To the Name That Brings Salvation”. … Continue reading –>
The key to unity. Those words seem to imply that unity is a goal of God’s people. But what kind of unity? A cohesive group of criminals unites to attack a boarding school of young Christian children. It took a lot of planning to organize this offense. But is that what God wants us to do–unite … Continue reading –>
[I am late posting the Singing with Inspiration post this week because I am not in a good location for access to the Internet. Apologies to Corinne Knopper and our readers. Maurice Ashton] The Blessed Trinity in our memory text is the theme of: Hymn 73, “Holy, Holy, Holy”. At the end of the Sabbath … Continue reading –>
[I am late posting the discussion starters this week because I am not in a good location for access to the Internet. Apologies to Joyce Griffith and to our readers. Maurice Ashton] “That they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You;” Does that sound like an insurmountable challenge? Yes, … Continue reading –>
