Meekness in the Crucible – Hit the Mark Sabbath School
Is this True, Somewhat True, or False: “Meekness is a character’ trait that all disciples must have.” Join the Hit the Mark panel this week as they discuss Meekness in the Crucible.
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(4)(4)Wednesday: A Closed Mouth
The most powerful examples of meekness in the crucible come from Jesus. When He said to come and “learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart” (Matthew 11:29), He meant it in ways we probably can’t imagine. Read 1 Peter 2:18-25. Peter is offering some surprising advice to slaves. He describes how Jesus responded … Continue reading –>
Tuesday: Loving Those Who Hurt Us
Someone once said: “Loving our enemies, then, does not mean that we are supposed to love the dirt in which the pearl is buried; rather it means that we love the pearl which lies in the dust … . God does not love us because we are by nature lovable. But we become lovable because … Continue reading –>
10: Meekness in the Crucible – Teaching Plan
Key Thought: If we possess the humbleness or meekness of Jesus’ example, we can rise above the slights, rebuffs, and annoyances that we face daily. Loveliness of heart is a strength to give us victory. September 3, 2022 1. Have a volunteer read Exodus 32:1-14. Ask class members to share a short thought on what … Continue reading –>
10: Meekness in the Crucible – Singing with Inspiration
Having scanned through the lesson quarterly, there are so many hymns from which to choose a theme. In effect, there is a commencing theme hymn that changes through the quarter to the finale theme hymn. To start with, we could use: Hymn 552 – The Lord’s My Shepherd or Hymn 545 – Savior, Like a Shepherd. … Continue reading –>
Monday: Interceding for Grace
Read Exodus 32:1-14. What role do we find Moses playing here? After the people began worshiping the golden calf, God decided they had gone too far and announced that He would destroy the people and make Moses a great nation. But rather than taking up God’s offer, Moses pleaded for God to show grace to His … Continue reading –>
Sunday: Broken Bread and Poured-out Wine
Oswald Chambers has said that we are to become “broken bread and poured-out wine” for others. What do you think he means by this? All through the Bible there are examples of people who were “broken” to serve others. Moses was called to endure unending waves of gossip and criticism as he led people to the … Continue reading –>
Sabbath: Meekness in the Crucible
Sabbath Afternoon Read for This Week’s Study: Ezekiel 24:15-27, Exodus 32:1-14, Matthew 5:43-48, 1 Peter 2:18-25, Psalm 62:1-8. Memory Text: “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth” (Matthew 5:5, NKJV). We don’t hear the word meek used much, except maybe when reading about Moses or studying the Beatitudes. It’s not hard to figure out why, either. Meekness is defined as “enduring … Continue reading –>
Mission Spotlight for August 26
Support for the mission activities of the Seventh-day Adventist church has always been part of the Sabbath School program. This video is Mission Spotlight for this week. (1)
Continue reading -->Inside Story: South American Division ~ Part 9: Growing in Christ
Part 9: Growing in Christ By Andrew McChesney After Mother’s baptism, Father faced a severe spiritual struggle. Evil spirits possessed him at night, and he struggled to sleep. Whenever he was possessed and saw Mother, the spirits spewed hatred at her. Father and Mother strengthened their faith by praying and studying the Sabbath School lesson … Continue reading –>
Friday: Further Thought ~ A Life of Praise
Further Thought: Read Ellen G. White, “Jehoshaphat,” Pages 190-203, in Prophets and Kings; “The Fall of Jericho,” Pages 487-498, in Patriarchs and Prophets. “Then let us educate our hearts and lips to speak the praise of God for His matchless love. Let us educate our souls to be hopeful and to abide in the light shining from the … Continue reading –>
How I Ruined Satan’s Day
Has Satan ever tried to ruin your day? Well let me tell you about when I ruined his day. Years ago, I was driving in the middle of the night across country to see my sister and see about a job. I had just quit a job that was not working out and had no … Continue reading –>