Daily Lesson for Sabbath 14th of September 2024 Read for This Week’s Study: Mark 15:1-47, Luke 13:1, Psalms 22:18, John 20:24-29, John 1:1-3, Daniel 9:24-27. Memory Text: “And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?’ which is translated, ‘My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?’ … Continue reading –>
Inside Story for Friday 13th of September 2024 By Andrew McChesney Father developed stomach problems, and Mother and Anush decided to pay close attention to his diet. Anush was a vegetarian, and Mother, a biologist by training, knew which foods were healthy. But they had not sought to place the healthiest foods on the family … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Friday 13th of September 2024 Read Ellen G. White, “Before Annas and the Court of Caiaphas,” Pages 698–715; “Judas,” Pages 716–722, in The Desire of Ages. “While the degrading oaths were fresh upon Peter’s lips, and the shrill crowing of the cock was still ringing in his ears, the Saviour turned … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Thursday 12th of September 2024 Read Mark 14:60-72. Compare how Jesus responded to events in contrast to how Peter did. What lessons can we learn from the differences? Mark 14:53-59 describes Jesus being brought to the Sanhedrin and the first part of the trial. It is an exercise in frustration. Again and … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Wednesday 11th of September 2024 Read Mark 14:43-52. What happens here that is so crucial to the plan of salvation? It is shocking that one of Jesus’ closest associates betrayed Him to His enemies. The Gospels do not go into great detail about Judas’s motivation. But Ellen G. White writes: “Judas had … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Tuesday 10th of September 2024 Read Mark 14:32-42. What did Jesus pray in Gethsemane, and how was the prayer answered? Leaving the walled city of Jerusalem where they ate the Passover meal, Jesus and His disciples go across the Kidron Valley to a garden on the slopes of the Mount of Olives. … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Monday 9th of September 2024 Read Mark 14:22-31 and Exodus 24:8. What great significance to the Christian faith is found in this account? Mark 14:12 notes that this is the first day of unleavened bread, when the Passover lamb was sacrificed. The meal was on Thursday evening. At the Last Supper, Jesus … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sunday 8th of September 2024 Read Mark 14:1-11. What two stories are intertwined here, and how do they play off of one another? Mark 14:1 indicates that the Passover was two days away. This meeting probably occurred on either Tuesday night or Wednesday of that week. The religious leaders have a plan … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sabbath Afternoon 7th of September 2024 Read for This Week’s Study: Mark 14:1-72, John 12:4-6, Romans 8:28, Exodus 24:8, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Zechariah 13:7. Memory Text: “And He said, ‘Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Take this cup from Me; nevertheless, not what I will, but what You will’ ” (Mark 14:36, … Continue reading –>
Inside Story for Friday 6th of September 2024 By Andrew McChesney Anush worked as a project manager for the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) before Father prohibited her and Mother from worshiping at the Seventh-day Adventist church in their town in Armenia. After he lifted the ban, Anush resumed working at ADRA. Through her … Continue reading –>
