Inside Story for Friday 9th of January 2026 Oscar has worked as a Global Mission pioneer for 10 years, leading 120 people to baptism and planting two churches. He hopes to open a third church soon. Learn more about Global Mission pioneers at bit.ly/GMPioneers. Oscar stood still, praying, as three barking, snarling dogs surrounded him … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Friday 9th of January 2026 Further Thought “Many are unable to make definite plans for the future. Their life is unsettled. They cannot discern the outcome of affairs, and this often fills them with anxiety and unrest. Let us remember that the life of God’s children in this world is a pilgrim … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Thursday 8th of January 2026 Read Colossians 1:9-12. What specific requests do you find in Paul’s prayer? Paul prays “that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will.” Paul describes knowing God’s will as “wisdom and spiritual understanding” (Colossians 1:9, NKJV). Wisdom comes, first of all, by trusting God fully, … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Wednesday 7th of January 2026 Paul’s relationship with the Colossians was different from his relationship with those in Philippi. He included them among those who “have not seen my face in the flesh” (Colossians 2:1). Nevertheless, Paul assures them, as he did the Philippians, that he thanks God for them and is … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Tuesday 6th of January 2026 The Philippians were understandably distressed when they heard of Paul’s imprisonment. Now his work was severely limited. He could not travel. He could not preach. He could not visit the synagogues and teach people about Jesus as the Messiah. He could no longer raise up churches. The … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Monday 5th of January 2026 Some years ago, there was a pastor who talked about prayers that revolve around me, me, me, and my needs or desires. He aptly characterized them as “selfish little prayers,” because God has bigger things in mind. Read Paul’s prayer in Philippians 1:9-11. What is its focus, … Continue reading –>
But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel, Philippians 1:12 NKJV While no one wants to go to prison, especially if falsely accused of a crime they did not commit, would it be worth it to you to be … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sunday 4th of January 2026 Read Philippians 1:3-8. What is Paul thankful for? What reassurances does he give the Philippians, and why is that important? Paul established the church in Philippi; thus, we can see the warmth of Christian fellowship pervading his letter. Though separated by hundreds of miles, Paul, chained and … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sabbath 3rd of January 2026 Read for This Week’s Study: Philippians 1:1-18, 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, Jeremiah 17:9, Colossians 1:1-12, 1 Peter 1:4, Psalms 119:105, Isaiah 30:21. Memory Text: “Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ” … Continue reading –>
Inside Story for Friday 2nd of January 2026 By Vania Chew An Australian woman took a second look at Thirteenth Sabbath mission projects when her church encouraged members to give more than whatever they had in their pockets on the last Sabbath of each quarter. Marilene Stevenson remembered a time when church members baked cakes … Continue reading –>
