Who controls the church? That is a question that is as relevant today as it was during the time of the early church. This week as we discuss The Controversy, in addition to examining what, we will also look at why. Why was there a controversy that was threatening to split the early church? In … Continue reading –>
Memory Text “The law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ” (John 1:17). 1. A better covenant. Imagine standing between the Old and the New Testaments. Looking back on the Old Testament, where did all of those covenants and rituals point? Without changing your position, look to the New Testament … Continue reading –>
Welcome back to Singing with Inspiration for another worship time to sing beautiful hymns: Hymn 10, “Come, Christians, Join to Sing”. We find the introduction to our study of The Controversy is over how to be/become a Christian. May we all rejoice in being one with Christ in Hymn 173, “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice!”. On … Continue reading –>
I’ve been a member of a wide variety of churches over the years. Everything from one-room country churches to an urban megachurch. Although our core beliefs were the same, each church was unique. Churches over time take on an identity of their own. Some churches are classified as liberal, others conservative. Some churches are seen … Continue reading –>
1. The Apostle Paul’s letter. What tragedy occurred in Galatia that urged Paul to hurry to Rome? What issues threatened the unity of Christian believers in Rome as it had in Galatia? Do you ever get the feeling that more than anything else, early Christians in the region we call the Holy Land needed strong … Continue reading –>
At the beginning of a new quarter, it’s time to plan for our 13th Sabbath offering which will go to the Euro Asia 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 –>
The introduction to this quarters lessons commences with Martin Luther (page 4), therefore, how could we not start with the amazing hymn written by him in 1529, Hymn 506, “A Mighty Fortress”. Our first Memory Text of the final quarter for 2017, brings to mind: Hymn 559, “Now Thank We All Our God”. Paul states … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: True religion is based on the condition of the heart. When it is surrendered to God, a person will more and more reflect the character of Christ as they grow in faith. Lesson 14, September 30, 2017 1. Have a volunteer read Galatians 6:12,13. a. Ask class members to share a thought on … Continue reading –>
The only thing worth boasting about. Can you imagine a bit of a twinkle in Paul’s eye as he proclaims: “Far be it from me to boast except in the Lord Jesus Christ”? Indeed, is there anything worth boasting about except Christ Jesus our Savior? Doesn’t Jesus deserve every word of praise we can muster, … Continue reading –>
Our Memory Text for this weeks’ lesson study suggests: Hymn 312, “Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross” along with Hymn 307, “I Am Coming to the Cross”. Sunday’s lesson states: “He simply cannot put the pen down until he pleads with the Galatians once more to turn from their foolish ways” and I am so … Continue reading –>
