Meekness in the Crucible – Hit the Mark Sabbath School
Is this True, Somewhat True, or False: “Meekness is a character’ trait that all disciples must have.” Join the Hit the Mark panel this week as they discuss Meekness in the Crucible.
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Continue reading -->You can view an in-depth discussion of Meekness in the Crucible in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris. Click on the image to view: With thanks to Hope Channel – Television that will change your life. (5)
Continue reading -->Part 10: Power of a Name By Andrew McChesney Father was awakened by invisible hands clutching his throat in Manaus, Brazil. Futilely he tried to pull away the hands. Finally, he gasped, “Lord, please help me!” But the deadly grip tightened. When all hope seemed lost, he heard a soft voice say, “Ask Jesus to … Continue reading –>
Further Thought: Read Ellen G. White, “The Importance of Seeking True Knowledge,” Pages 453, 454, in The Ministry of Healing; “The Sermon on the Mount,” Pages 298-314, in The Desire of Ages; “The Worker and His Qualifications,” p.630, in Evangelism . “The difficulties we have to encounter may be very much lessened by that meekness which hides itself in Christ. … Continue reading –>
Imagine being captured as a young child or teenager, and being dragged away from your family, to be a slave to total strangers in a foreign country. If you are like me, you would feel resentful and would be seeking a way to escape. I would be tempted to wish harm on those who thought … Continue reading –>
So often the most proud people, the most arrogant and pushy, are those who suffer from low self-esteem. Their arrogance and pride — and total lack of meekness or humility — exist as a cover, perhaps even unconsciously, for something lacking inside. What they need is something we all need: a sense of security, of … Continue reading –>
Is this True, Somewhat True, or False: “Meekness is a character’ trait that all disciples must have.” Join the Hit the Mark panel this week as they discuss Meekness in the Crucible.
The most powerful examples of meekness in the crucible come from Jesus. When He said to come and “learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart” (Matthew 11:29), He meant it in ways we probably can’t imagine. Read 1 Peter 2:18-25. Peter is offering some surprising advice to slaves. He describes how Jesus responded … Continue reading –>
Someone once said: “Loving our enemies, then, does not mean that we are supposed to love the dirt in which the pearl is buried; rather it means that we love the pearl which lies in the dust … . God does not love us because we are by nature lovable. But we become lovable because … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: If we possess the humbleness or meekness of Jesus’ example, we can rise above the slights, rebuffs, and annoyances that we face daily. Loveliness of heart is a strength to give us victory. September 3, 2022 1. Have a volunteer read Exodus 32:1-14. Ask class members to share a short thought on what … Continue reading –>