Does God harden hearts? The context of the opening Bible verse for this week’s lesson is God’s supreme power to rule the world and to decide which of the human race qualify for salvation. Romans 9:18 says, “Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will harden” How do we … Continue reading –>
His name was Hiroo Onoda. In 1944, at the age of 23, this young Japanese soldier began one of the strangest odysseys in all of history. For twenty-nine years he lived, dreamed, planned, and struggled under the illusion that he was at war – a war that had long ago ended. Living deep in the recesses … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Christ made victory over sin possible for those who believe, not as a means of salvation, but as its result. Lesson 9, December 2, 2017 1. Have a volunteer read Romans 8:1. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. b. What does … Continue reading –>
No condemnation. After last week’s lesson on Romans 7 about how wretched Paul felt his sinful life to be, what has changed with the new chapter? Do you agree that Romans 8 is refreshing and reviving? By contrast, what will Romans 7 do to us if we stumble from a full commitment to Jesus Christ? … Continue reading –>
Our study this week opened with the first paragraph giving us: Hymn 294, “Power in The Blood” – “freedom and victory through Jesus Christ”. Sunday’s lesson shows us that we surrender to Jesus: Hymn 309, “I Surrender All”. Once again we are reminded of Power In The Blood. This idea comes to us again in … Continue reading –>
Escorted to the scene of his worldly demise, the prisoner’s approach is announced with the dreadful term of “Dead Man Walking!” The freedom that was once his, has been replaced with the ultimate physical bondage. Sentenced to death for the crimes of his past, the prisoner is incapable of changing his plight. His power over … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Jesus righteousness covers us and in Him we stand perfect before God, who promises to sanctify us, give us victory over sin, and conform us to the image of Christ.. Lesson 8, November 25, 2017 1. Have a volunteer read Romans 7:8-11. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the … Continue reading –>
Who is the Man of Romans 7? Our lesson this week begins with a question and a warning. You know the question. What is the warning? Do we struggle with the same issues that troubled Paul? Do you think Paul’s discussion of the struggle with sin is based primarily on his personal experience? If so, what … Continue reading –>
Our first hymn comes from the Sabbath afternoon study: Hymn 412, “Cover With His Life” – “Jesus’ righteousness covers us” Monday continues with discussing the Ten Commandments: Hymn 590, “Trust and Obey” and Hymn 447, “Long Upon the Mountains”. The third verse of Hymn 394, “Far From All Care” also raises our thoughts to the … Continue reading –>
What a timely lesson this week. Each day the headlines report the despicable news of another person of influence or power indulging in deviant behavior. We read stories of men who risk everything to satisfy their lusts and passions. We wonder how such things can be. The answer is really quite simple – they are … Continue reading –>
