We were in our last couple of nights of evangelism meetings when a water pipe burst, flooding a room behind the sanctuary, near the baptistry entrance. One of the deacons told a local elder to help the other deacons pump the water out. The elder politely replied that he could not do that because he … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sunday 16th of August 2026 Paul begins 1 Corinthians 15:1-58 by focusing on the gospel. He speaks about the gospel: (1) which he preached to the Corinthians; (2) which they received; (3) in which they stood; and (4) by which they were saved (1 Corinthians 15:1-2, NKJV). This opening prepares the reader … Continue reading –>
We have all been taught that faith is a gift from God. Due to our fallen nature, God must offer “prevenient grace” first, to enable our response of faith. What about love? Do you think of it as a similar theological virtue that cannot be exercised by natural human effort alone? Why or why not? … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sabbath 15th of August 2026 Read for This Week’s Study 1 Corinthians 15:1-58; Luke 24:44-47; Revelation 20:5-6; Colossians 2:12; 2 Timothy 1:12; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17. Memory Text: “And if Christ is not risen, then our preaching is empty and your faith is also empty. . . . And if Christ is not … Continue reading –>
Inside Story for Friday 14th of August 2026 The names of the author, characters, and location have been withheld. I started my morning with a much longer prayer time than usual. After meeting many difficulties in applying for residency in a veiled country, my wife and I were told that it might be possible for … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Friday 14th of August 2026 Further Thought: Read Ellen G. White, “The Need of Love,” Pages 545, 546, The Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, August 28, 1888. “No matter how high the profession, he whose heart is not filled with love for God and his fellow men is not a true … Continue reading –>
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Continue reading -->View an in-depth discussion of “A portrait of Love” in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris. Click on the image below to view the video: With thanks to Hope Channel – Television that will change your life.
Continue reading -->Daily Lesson for Thursday 13th of August 2026 Thus far, we have learned that love is patient, kind, joyful, resilient, believing, hopeful, and enduring (or perseverant) because Jesus is all these things. Once we see these qualities in Jesus, the next step is to imitate Him. That was Paul’s wish for the Corinthians. However, if … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Wednesday 12th of August 2026 As we read 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, we may feel frustrated at realizing that, to a lesser or greater degree, we fall short of displaying all those features of love. Likely, Paul had the person of Jesus in mind when writing 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. Indeed, only Christ perfectly … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Tuesday 11th of August 2026 Read again 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. Why does Paul mention negative rather than only positive characteristics of love? Yesterday, we focused on seven things love does; today, we will look into eight things it does not do. Love . . . Does not envy (zeloō). Zeloō can be … Continue reading –>
Introduction: What does love mean? Today, it has so many meanings that the word is essentially meaningless. Take, for example, the phrase “tough love.” Doesn’t that seem to be a contradiction in terms? How can you be tough with someone you love? Yet most mature people know that being tough is part of love. Take, … Continue reading –>
Is this True or False: Since the love of many will wax cold, it will be more difficult for believers to love each other. Join the Hit the Mark panel as they discuss Sabbath School Lesson 7 – A Portrait of Love. It’s the fastest hour of the week! Get your copy of this week’s … Continue reading –>
