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 –>
Key Thought: Jesus prayer in John 17 reveals His great desire for His followers to represent God’s nature and character to the world. Christian unity is indispensable to this goal. Lesson 3, October 20, 2018 1. Have a volunteer read John 17:14-18 a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important … Continue reading –>
“Uh, Houston, we’ve had a problem.” Those were the alarming words of astronaut James Lovell alerting Mission Control that their spaceship was in the middle of a crisis. 48 years ago, streaking 200,000 miles from earth, The Apollo 13 spacecraft had just experienced an explosion that put the lives of all on board in serious … Continue reading –>
Unified, one and all. Aren’t you glad you grew up in a home and always worshiped in a church where all was peace and harmony? Where everybody agreed with everybody else? You didn’t? You’ve witnessed arguments and disagreements at church and at home? You’ve heard criticism of the way your church–local, regional, national or worldwide–operates? … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The examples of Scripture reveal that faithful obedience to God’s will promotes unity and harmony among God’s people. Disobedience and personal inclinations can foster disunity. Lesson 2, October 13, 2018 1. Have a volunteer read Jeremiah 3:14-18. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this … Continue reading –>
The first sentence in our lesson tells of asking “Israel to obey God’s instructions” Hymn 590, “Trust and Obey”. Further, in that paragraph we are exhorted to follow God’s will: Hymn 623, “I Will Follow Thee”. The last paragraph in the Sabbath Afternoon study reminds us to be faithful: Hymn 602, “O Brother, Be Faithful”. … Continue reading –>
Welcome to the Fourth Quarter’s lesson studies for 2018. Our memory text brings us the first two hymns: Hymn 98, “Can You Count the Stars” and Hymn 72, “Creator of the Stars of Night”. The Sabbath Afternoon introduction to the weeks’ study then reminds us of the kind of faith that unites God’s people with each … Continue reading –>
