Daily Lesson for Friday 13th of June 2025 Further Thought: “The First King of Israel,” Pages 605, 606, in Patriarchs and Prophets. “Satan will arouse indignation against the minority who refuse to accept popular customs and traditions. Men of position and reputation will join with the lawless and the vile to take counsel against the … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Thursday 12th of June 2025 There is an unfortunate tendency among some Christians to dwell on the hard things of Bible prophecy. We see that trying times lie ahead, and the study of prophecy can become fear-based, focusing on hardship instead of the promised resolution to the story. While God does not … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Wednesday 11th of June 2025 In the story of Esther, we meet Haman, who is hungry for position and power. He is given a great degree of prominence in the empire, above all the other princes (Esther 3:1). If we read Ezekiel 28:11-15 and Isaiah 14:12-15 about Lucifer, we can find some … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Tuesday 10th of June 2025 Boaz falls deeply in love with Ruth and wishes to marry her, but there is a significant barrier: there is a closer relative who also has a claim on the woman and the land. If we consider Boaz to be a type of Christ, this situation may … Continue reading –>
In my early twenties, I felt like I was spinning my wheels, having neglected to return to college to complete my degree for pastoral work. Instead, I found a job working in the warehouse for a business forms company, where I made deliveries. There, I met Alan, who had already been there for a while, … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Monday 9th of June 2025 Naomi asked that her name be changed to Mara because of the bitterness that had fallen over her life (see Ruth 1:20). Our relationship with our Creator has been irreparably damaged by sin, forcing us into spiritual poverty. Our prospects are dim, and we spend our lives … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sunday 8th of June 2025 Critics of the Christian faith have often pointed to the brutal reality of living in this world as evidence that: (a) God does not exist, (b) He is powerless to intervene when bad things happen, or (c) He doesn’t care when we hurt. Many of the stories … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sabbath 7th of June 2025 Read for This Week’s Study: Ruth 1:1-5; Ruth 2:5-20; Job 1:6-11; Matthew 4:8-9; Esther 3:1-14; Revelation 12:14-17. Memory Text: “So it was, when the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court, that she found favor in his sight, and the king held out to Esther the golden … Continue reading –>
Inside Story for Friday 6th of June 2025 By Andrew McChesney Diana took her last drink of alcohol on US Independence Day. Opening a can of beer, she told friends, “There’s nothing better than an ice-cold beer on a hot summer day.” Then she took a big swig and nearly spit it out. She thought … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Friday 6th of June 2025 Further Thought: Read Ellen G. White, “The Flood,” Pages 101, 102, in Patriarchs and Prophets. “The high priest cannot defend himself or his people from Satan’s accusations. He does not claim that Israel is free from fault. In filthy garments, symbolizing the sins of the people, … Continue reading –>
