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 –>
Key Thought : The second coming of Christ gives the Christian religion its meaning. It is the event that fulfills all the dreams and hopes of God’s people. Lesson 13, June 30, 2018 1. Have a volunteer read Isaiah 13:6,9. A. Ask class members to share what the most important point of this text is. … Continue reading –>
The Return of Our Lord Jesus. Have you ever thought about the way the name of our church, Seventh-day Adventist, memorializes creation in six days and anticipates Jesus’ second coming when eternal life will be ours? As our lesson author points out, “In our beginning, we find our end.” Are you eager to accept the … Continue reading –>
The Bible verse that has been used for this quarter’s theme for Singing with Inspiration is this week’s memory text: Matthew 24:27 – “For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be” along with the hymn theme that has been … Continue reading –>
