Set Free From Chains By Andrew McChesney Screams pierced the air in the rural village in Laos. A Seventh-day Adventist pastor, who was visiting the village with a small team of church workers, headed toward the loud cries to find out what was happening. He was surprised to see a 16-year-old boy chained to the … Continue reading –>
Further Thought: Read Ellen G. White, “Why Was Sin Permitted?” Pages 33-43, in Patriarchs and Prophets; “The Origin of Evil,” Pages 492-504, in The Great Controversy. “There was no possible hope for the redemption of those [Satan and his angels] who had witnessed and enjoyed the inexpressible glory of heaven, and had seen the terrible majesty of God, and, … Continue reading –>
We begin a new quarter of lessons. First up is Rebellion in a Perfect Universe. This lesson centers on something we want from God, but often don’t perceive that we receive it. Join the discussion to learn what this is.
(1)
For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ, and through him God reconciled everything to himself. He made peace with everything in heaven and on earth by means of Christ’s blood on the cross. Colossians 1:19-20 NLT Why did God need to make peace with heaven? This verse right here may … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Regardless of its intensity or time span, the most important aspect of the struggle was that Satan and his angels were defeated. They continued the warfare here on the earth. October 1, 2022 1. Have a volunteer read I John 4:11-16. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most … Continue reading –>
Read Revelation 12:1-17. What does this chapter teach about the spread of the rebellion in heaven to the earth? The fall of Lucifer was not a simple clash of conflicting ideas. Revelation 12:1-17 tells us that a major war broke out in heaven between Lucifer and his angels on one side and Christ and His … Continue reading –>
You can view an in-depth discussion of Rebellion in a Perfect Universe in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris. Click on the image to view: With thanks to Hope Channel – Television that will change your life. (1)
Continue reading -->“Join host Eric Flickinger from It Is Written as he discusses this week’s Sabbath School lesson with the author, Dr Alberto Timm. Come away with unique insights and discover the main points the author wished to convey in this week’s lesson.” (4)
Continue reading -->The theme hymn for this quarter’s studies “On Death, Dying and the FUTURE HOPE” is Hymn 214 – We Have This Hope. The amazing wonders of creation by our loving God is found in Hymn 320 – Lord of Creation. The love of God is like no other: Hymn 76 – O Love That Wilt … Continue reading –>
Within Scripture, one can see two major predominant themes or motifs that are competing with each other. One is the theme of Salem, Mount Zion, Jerusalem, and the New Jerusalem, which represents God’s kingdom. The other is the theme of Babel and Babylon, which stands for Satan’s counterfeit domain. Several times God called His people … Continue reading –>
Read Ezekiel 28:12-19. What can we learn from this passage about the mysterious origin of sin? Much of the book of Ezekiel was written in end-time symbolic language. In many instances, specific entities (like persons, animals, and objects) and local events are used to represent and describe broader cosmic and/or historical realities. In Ezekiel 28:1-10, the Lord … Continue reading –>
Read 1 John 4:7-16. What does this passage tell us about free will as a condition to cultivating love? Artificial flowers can be gorgeous, but they do not grow and bloom as do real ones. Robots are pre-programmed to talk and to perform many tasks, but they have neither life nor emotions. In reality, life and … Continue reading –>
