Daily Lesson for Wednesday 21st of August 2024 Read Mark 10:32-45. How do these verses reveal the continued ignorance of the disciples regarding not only Jesus’ mission but what it means to follow Him? As Jesus approaches Jerusalem, He reveals to His disciples what will happen there. It is not a scenario they believe in … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Tuesday 20th of August 2024 Read Mark 10:17-31. What crucial lessons about faith and the cost of discipleship—for anyone, rich or poor—is revealed here? The man’s approach indicates his sincerity and respect for Jesus. He runs up, kneels before Him, and asks the question central to the destiny of every soul—What are … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Monday 19th of August 2024 Read Mark 10:13-16. What did Jesus do for those who brought children to Him? While children were greatly desired in the ancient world (particularly boys in the male-dominant culture), birth and childhood were not easy. Without modern medical care, the risks to mothers in giving birth and … Continue reading –>
The Pharisees ask Jesus if it is lawful for a man to divorce his wife. Among the Pharisees, divorce was considered lawful. The question was on what grounds on what grounds could a marriage be dissolved.
Continue reading -->Daily Lesson for Sabbath 17th of August 2024 Read for This Week’s Study Mark 10:1-52; Genesis 1:27; Genesis 2:24; Galatians 4:1-2; Romans 6:1-11; Isaiah 11:1-16. Memory Text: “ ‘For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many’ ” (Mark 10:45, … Continue reading –>
Inside Story for Friday 16th of August 2024 By Andrew McChesney One Sabbath, Anush and Mother returned home from church to learn that Father had made plans for a countryside picnic. “Let’s barbeque,” he said. Anush remembered how the Israelites had prepared their Sabbath meals on Friday, before the Sabbath hours (Exodus 16:1-36), and wondered … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Friday 16th of August 2024 Read Ellen G. White, “Ministry,” Pages 426–431; “Who Is the Greatest? “Pages 432-442, in The Desire of Ages. “Before honor is humility. To fill a high place before men, Heaven chooses the worker who, like John the Baptist, takes a lowly place before God. The most childlike … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Thursday 15th of August 2024 Read Mark 9:42-50. What ties the teachings of Jesus together in this passage? At first, this passage may seem to be a collection of disparate teachings of Jesus thrown together without any rhyme or reason. However, a closer look reveals that each successive teaching has a catchword … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Wednesday 14th of August 2024 Read Mark 9:30-41. What is different about Jesus’ second prediction of His death and resurrection (compare with Mark 8:31)? Also, what do the disciples argue about, and what instruction does Jesus give? In the first prediction, Jesus refers to those who will reject Him and kill Him. … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Tuesday 13th of August 2024 Read Mark 9:1-13. What did Peter, James, and John see one night with Jesus? In Mark 9:1, Jesus predicts that some standing with Him would not taste death before seeing the kingdom of God come in power. That prediction is fulfilled within a few days when He … Continue reading –>
