Daily Lesson for Wednesday 12th of March 2025 In the parable of the vineyard owner, in Matthew 21:1-46, Jesus picks up where Isaiah 5:1-30 left off, shedding additional light on the character and actions of the vineyard owner on behalf of His vineyard. Read Matthew 21:33-39 with particularly the question of Isaiah 5:4 in mind. … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Tuesday 11th of March 2025 In amazing ways, God has manifested His love and righteousness amid the cosmic conflict. Yet, some might ask, Should God have done more than He has done to prevent and/or remove evil? We have seen a cosmic conflict framework that indicates that God has acted in order … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Monday 10th of March 2025 At every turn, Christ’s work undoes the work of the devil. And, according to 1 John 3:8, Jesus “was revealed for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil” (1 John 3:8, NRSV) and to “destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sunday 9th of March 2025 Although there is an enemy at work whom Christ Himself refers to as the (usurping) “ruler of this world,” the true king of the universe is Jesus Christ. Jesus wins the victory for us, and in Him we can have victory, even in the midst of hardship … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sabbath 8th of March 2025 Read for This Week’s Study: John 18:37, Romans 3:23-26, Romans 5:8, Isaiah 5:1-4, Matthew 21:33-39, Isaiah 53:4, Romans 3:1-4. Memory Text: “Pilate therefore said to Him, ‘Are You a king then?’ Jesus answered, ‘You say rightly that I am a king. For this cause I was born, and … Continue reading –>
Inside Story for Friday 7th of March 2025 By Andrew McChesney To the Seventh-day Adventist pediatrician, the 13-year-old Alaska Native girl resembled a giant. Four months after their first phone call, pediatrician Colette Reahl made the seven-hour drive from Anchorage to Fairbanks, Alaska, to meet Matrona for the first time at the facility where she … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Friday 7th of March 2025 Read Ellen G. White, “The Power of Satan,” Pages 341–347, in Testimonies for the Church, vol. 1 “Fallen man is Satan’s lawful captive. The mission of Christ was to rescue him from the power of his great adversary. Man is naturally inclined to follow Satan’s suggestions, … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Thursday 6th of March 2025 The cosmic conflict is primarily a dispute over God’s character, caused by the devil’s slanderous allegations against God’s goodness, justice, and government. It is a kind of cosmic covenant lawsuit. Such a conflict cannot be settled by sheer power but, instead, requires demonstration. If serious allegations are … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Wednesday 5th of March 2025 We have seen in previous lessons that, within the cosmic conflict, Satan and his cohorts are temporarily granted significant jurisdiction in this world, limited according to some kind of rules of engagement. These rules of engagement limit not only the actions of the enemy—the devil and his … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Tuesday 4th of March 2025 In the book of Job, we are given some fascinating insights into the reality of the great controversy. Read Job 1:1-12 and Job 2:1-7. What principles of the great controversy do we see unveiled here? Many significant details can be gleaned from these verses. First, there appears … Continue reading –>
