Sabbath School teaching tip: Don’t be afraid to let a question hang in silence for a moment or two. If you jump in to fill every silence out of anxiety, members may not have time to formulate their deeper thoughts. “Discussion Starters” are a supplement to the lesson, providing additional opportunities for members to open … Continue reading –>
Oh, the beauty of studying this quarter’s lessons. We will learn so much of the Love of God (and our Saviour, Jesus) which stands out in so many pages of this quarter. Trying to choose just one hymn for the Theme Hymn was almost impossible, but these ones stood out all through the lesson pamphlet … Continue reading –>
Occasionally, I hear someone say that we can only have victory over sin in heaven, and until then, our righteousness is only by faith, which is why we need grace. Yet it seems to me that we will overcome only by faith and grace for all eternity. We will never ever overcome in our own … Continue reading –>
Is this True, Somewhat True, or False: Based on Colossians 3:18, “Wives, submit to your husbands.” A good Christian wife will be subject to her husband. Join the Hit the Mark panel as they discuss Sabbath School Lesson 12 – Living With Each Other. It’s the fastest hour of the week! Make sure to get … Continue reading –>
As this week’s Sabbath school lesson focuses on Living with Each Other, I am reminded how isolated our world is becoming. A couple of summers ago, I was in New York City riding the subways. On the subways, passengers mind their own business. Strangers don’t strike up conversations with other strangers. I get it. There … Continue reading –>
I grew up in a relatively large Sabbath School class at the First Tulsa Seventh-day Adventist Church in the late 60s and 70s. It was a large church with attendance back in the 70s reaching well over 300. Some of my older friends tell me it was almost 400 some Sabbaths. The church also had … Continue reading –>
Recorded live for the Hit the Mark Spiritual Summit IV. Sabbath School Lesson 12 – “Please, Show Me Your Glory”
Continue reading -->In February, the thoughts of many turn to “love” in connection with Valentine’s day. It has become known as a day to share flowers, chocolates, cards, gifts, and loving pleasantries, Quite aside from the day’s questionable history, I ask, do Christians need a day to celebrate love? Isn’t it rather an everyday mandate given to … Continue reading –>
The studies in this quarter’s pamphlet encourage us to see God’s Love and Justice, just as we may sing in Hymn 79 – O Love of God, How Strong and True! which is a beautiful theme hymn for our studies. Our week of study is full of the love of our Gracious God. Hallelujah! Sunday starts … Continue reading –>
Life is full of decisions and choices, and when we make the wrong ones we usually have regrets. I believe that the Holy Spirit brings conviction in our regret to lead us to repentance, even down to our final breath.
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