Further Thought: Read Ellen G. White, “The Privilege of Prayer”, pages 93-104 in Steps to Christ. “The natural eye can never behold the comeliness and beauty of Christ. The inward illumination of the Holy Spirit, revealing to the soul its true hopeless, helpless condition without the mercy and pardon of the Sin-bearer — the all-sufficiency of Christ … Continue reading –>
“Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You” (Psalm 119:11, NKJV). Memorizing Scripture brings multiplied blessings. When we store precious passages of God’s Word in our minds, we can bring to life what has been committed to memory and apply it in new and changing circumstances. That way, the … Continue reading –>
Our lives tend to be hectic and filled with tension and stress. Sometimes we have to work hard just to get by — to survive and to put food on the table. Other times, even when we have the necessities of life, we hustle and bustle because we want more and more. We want the … Continue reading –>
Read John 5:45-47. What powerful message does Jesus give us here about His relationship to the Bible? Some people claim that when Jesus spoke He put His words in stark contrast to the words of Scripture, as we find them in the Old Testament. They say that the words of Jesus are even elevated above … Continue reading –>
There is no better and more inspiring example to follow than Jesus Christ. He was familiar with the Scriptures, and was willing to follow the written Word of God and abide by it. Read Luke 4:4, Luke 4:8, Luke 4:10-12. How does Jesus use Scripture to counter Satan’s temptations? What does this tell us about … Continue reading –>
To study the Word of God carefully and with the proper method is very important. But, just as important, perhaps even more so, is that we put into practice what we have learned. The ultimate goal of studying the Bible lies not in acquiring greater knowledge, as wonderful as that can be. The goal is … Continue reading –>
Sabbath Afternoon Read for This Week’s Study: Phil. 2:12-16; Luke 4:4, Luke 4:8,Luke 4:10-12; Ps. 37:7; Ps. 46:10; Ps. 62:1-2, Ps. 62:5; Col. 3:16. Memory Text: “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves” (James 1:22, NKJV) . The best method of studying the Bible is of no use if we are not … Continue reading –>
Factory Turned Into School By Andrew McChesney, Adventist Mission A prosperous Seventh-day Adventist businessman wondered how his wealth could be used to improve his hometown, Tiachiv, in western Ukraine. He bought several thousand copies of Ellen White’s Steps to Christ and distributed them to every home in the town of 9,000 people. Then he did … Continue reading –>
Further Thought: Read Ellen G. White, “What to Do With Doubt?” pages 105-113 in Steps to Christ. Read section 8 in the Document “Methods of Bible Study”, which can be found at www.adventistbiblicalresearch.org/materials/bible-interpretation-hermeneutics/methods-bible-study. In the Bible are many mysteries that finite human beings find difficult to comprehend and that are too deep for us to explain fully. … Continue reading –>
Read Acts 17:11, Acts 8:35, and Acts 15:15-16. What did the apostles and members of the early church do when they were confronted with difficult questions? Why is Scripture still the best source for its own interpretation? The best solution to Bible difficulties is still found in the Bible itself. Bible problems are best dealt … Continue reading –>
