The title for the quarter immediately brings to mind Hymn 499 – What A Friend We Have in Jesus. The Sabbath afternoon introduction shows us that God is calling each of us: Hymn 287 – Softly and Tenderly, Hymn 361 – Hark! ‘Tis the Shepherd’s Voice I Hear and Hymn 359 – Hark! The Voice of … Continue reading –>
According to 1 Corinthians 12:11, 1 Corinthians 12:18; Ephesians 4:7-8; and James 1:17, God is the originator of all gifts, and “every perfect gift” comes from Him. Thus, we can rest assured that He will impart to us the very gifts of the Holy Spirit that are best suited to our personalities, and He will best use our skills … Continue reading –>
Have you ever considered how different from each other the disciples were? Their backgrounds, personalities, temperaments, and gifts greatly varied. But this was not a liability for the church. It was a strength. Matthew, a tax collector, was precise, exact, and accurate. In contrast, Peter often spoke quickly, and was enthusiastic and impulsive, but he … Continue reading –>
Sabbath Afternoon Read for This Week’s Study: 1 Cor. 12:12; Matt. 3:16-17; 1 Cor. 12:7; 1 Cor. 1:4-9; Matt. 25:14-30. Memory Text: “But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills” (1 Corinthians 12:11, NKJV). God calls us to witness for Him (Acts 1:8, Isa. 43:10). Witnessing is not a special spiritual gift that only … Continue reading –>
