A journey through time “Would you look at that? A perfect illustration of the god particle.” Fred held up the second week’s lesson of the Bible Study Guide and pointed to the picture of two hands reaching for each other. “Whatever are you talking about?” Sherry said, her eyebrows lifting toward her hairline. “Whatever in the world does … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Evangelism is not just a mere acceptance of Christian beliefs. The whole life – physical, mental, and emotional is involved in our Christian faith.. [Teaching plan for “Preserving Relationships” July 9, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read Acts 17:5-9. A. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main … Continue reading –>
This quarter’s lessons focus on two of Paul’s letters to the church at Thessalonica. Today the city is called Thessaloniki and is a major a sea port of Greece on the northwestern shore of the Aegean Sea. It has a history that spans more that 2300 years. From its beginning in the kingdom of Macedon … Continue reading –>
Salina, Robert, and Kim, three youngsters, aged five, seven, and eight were ready to swing in the swings and play in the sandbox and take Rupert the dog for a walk. But it was pouring rain. Salina was still sniffling from a bad cold. Kim was pouting because she didn’t get two pieces of pie for … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : We need to be grounded in the Bible and its truth, as the Word is ultimately important in our lives, mission, and witness. [Teaching Plan for “The Gospel Comes to Thessalonica” July 2, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read Acts 16:18-30. A. Ask class members to share a short thought on … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Since we are children of God, we will ever seek to promote His kingdom, minister to His children, and share all that we know of His goodness. [Teaching plan for A Perpetual Ministry June 25, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read Acts 2:42. A. Ask class members to share a short thought … Continue reading –>
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15, NIV A paradox pertaining to the modern Christian church is that many want to evaluate the various ministries and activities of the church, but … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Our work for God needs to be evaluated in regards to the timing of the three angel’s messages for these last days. [Teaching Plan for Evaluating Witnessing and Evangelism June 18, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read I Timothy 3:1-17. A. Ask class members to share a short thought on what … Continue reading –>
My first job after graduating from Walla Walla College was in the public relations department of the General Conference. Now, nearly 50 years later, I am self-employed. I joke about how far I’ve fallen in my career, but it is a joke. One of my main tasks at the “GC” was helping to produce a periodical called Tell.” … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Reporting on our witnessing efforts helps to encourage others, plan for the future, and glorify God in what He has done through us. [Teaching plan for Let the Church Know June 11, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read Acts 4:13,14,23. A. Ask class members to share a short thought on what … Continue reading –>
