Inside Story for Friday 22nd of November 2024 By Andrew McChesney Zurab considered himself a Christian, but his relationship with God consisted solely of lighting candles in a cathedral in the former Soviet Republic of Georgia. He had a Bible at home, but he only picked it up to dust it. Then his conscience began to bother him, and he thought, If I’m a Christian, … Continue reading –>
(1427)Inside Story for Friday 22nd of November 2024 By Andrew McChesney Zurab considered himself a Christian, but his relationship with God consisted solely of lighting candles in a cathedral in the former Soviet Republic of Georgia. He had a Bible at home, but he only picked it up to dust it. Then his conscience began … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Friday 22nd of November 2024 Read Ellen G. White, “ ‘Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled,’ ” Pages 662–680, in The Desire of Ages. “As a golden treasure, truth had been intrusted to the Hebrew people. The Jewish economy, bearing the signature of Heaven, had been instituted by Christ Himself. In … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Thursday 21st of November 2024 In our study of John so far, we’ve seen that John shows how Jesus, indeed, is the promised Messiah, the great hope that the Jewish people had been longing for. And yet, many of the religious leaders, the spiritual guides of the people, were His biggest enemies … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Wednesday 20th of November 2024 Jesus said to the religious leaders: “ ‘You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me’ ” (John 5:39, NKJV). What an incredible claim to make about Himself! Estimates vary, but some scholars argue that … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Tuesday 19th of November 2024 In a discussion with the religious leaders about His identity, Jesus affirmed the authority of Scripture. At first glance, it would seem unnecessary for Him to do that because the religious leaders believed in Scripture. Nevertheless, even with them, Jesus would emphasize the authority of the Scriptures, … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Monday 18th of November 2024 In addition to the specific signs and testimonies that John used to point to Jesus as the Messiah, John also appealed to the authority of the Old Testament and to its prophecies, which foretold the work of Christ. The Old Testament is central, not just to John’s … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sunday 17th of November 2024 In addition to the specific miracles that John used to point to Jesus as the Messiah, he also recorded the broader discussion about the signs, works, and wonders that Jesus did. The signs and wonders, in and of themselves, were not proof of His Messiahship because many … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sabbath 16th of November 2024 Read for This Week’s Study: John 5:17,20,36-40,46-47; John 13:18; John 17:12; Jeremiah 2:13; Zechariah 9:9; John 8:12-30. Memory Text: “ ‘But I have a greater witness than John’s; for the works which the Father has given Me to finish—the very works that I do—bear witness of Me, that … Continue reading –>
Inside Story for Friday 15th of November 2024 By Andrew McChesney Jacob Pierce’s whole family loved trading pins, and they fanned out to find new pins at the International Pathfinder Camporee in the United States. Then Mother saw a man with an Alaska pin. Knowing that Jacob loved Alaskan nature, she tried to convince the … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Friday 15th of November 2024 Read Ellen G. White, “The Test of Faith,” Pages 145–155, in Patriarchs and Prophets; “In Pilate’s Judgment Hall,” Pages 723–740, in The Desire of Ages. Thomas “cast himself at the feet of Jesus crying, ‘My Lord and my God.’ ” “Jesus accepted his acknowledgment, but gently … Continue reading –>
