Longing for God in Zion – Hit the Mark Sabbath School
Is this True or False? The relieving of stress is fundamental to our longing for God. Join us as we discuss Lesson 11 – Longing for God in Zion.
Continue reading -->Inside Story: Skin and Bones: Part 7
Inside Story for Friday 15th of March 2024 By Andrew McChesney Returning to the barracks after a short stint of shoveling coal on a mountain, Sekule informed his commander that he would not bear arms, even in the ongoing Bosnian War. “I don’t want to shoot people,” he said. “You must take a weapon,” the … Continue reading –>
Friday: Further Thought – Longing for God in Zion
Daily Lesson for Friday 15th of March 2024 Contemplate the message of Isaiah 40:1-31 and Isaiah 51:1-16. The songs of Zion make an absolute commitment to staying mindful of Zion and the living hope in God’s sovereign reign that it represents. While many blessings of God’s sanctuary are experienced in this life, the hope in … Continue reading –>
Mission Spotlight for March 16
The Mission program of the Seventh-day Adventist Church is an opportunity for us to understand the needs of others and share in supporting them. Please click on the image below to watch the Mission Spotlight presentation for this week:
Continue reading -->Thursday: Immovable Like Mount Zion
Daily Lesson for Thursday 14th of March 2024 Read Psalms 125:1-2. How are those who trust God portrayed here? Those who trust in the Lord are compared to Mount Zion, the symbol of steadfastness and strength. The magnificent view of the mountains surrounding the city of Jerusalem inspired the psalmist to acknowledge the certainty of … Continue reading –>
We All Need Each Other
I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord. Psalm 122:1 “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.” Hebrews 10:25 Over the years, I have heard … Continue reading –>
11: Longing for God in Zion – It is Written – Discussions with the Author
Join It Is Written Sabbath School host Eric Flickinger and this quarter’s author, Dragoslava Santrac, as they provide additional insights into this week’s Sabbath School lesson, “The Lord Reigns.”
Continue reading -->11: Longing for God in Zion – HopeSS Video Discussion
View an in-depth discussion of Longing for God in Zion 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 -->Wednesday: Safety and Peace of Zion
Daily Lesson for Wednesday 13th of March 2024 Read Psalms 46:1-7. How is the world poetically depicted here? This psalm gives a vivid description of the world in turmoil, and it is portrayed with the images of natural disasters of unprecedented intensity (Psalms 46:2-3). The image of disturbed waters often depicts the rebellious nations and … Continue reading –>
Tuesday: Zion—The Home of All Nations
Daily Lesson for Tuesday 12th of March 2024 Read Psalms 87:1-2. What makes Zion such an esteemed place? Psalms 87:1-7 is a hymn celebrating Zion as God’s specially chosen and beloved city. The foundation of God’s temple is on Mount Zion (Psalms 2:6, Psalms 15:1). At the end of time, Zion will rise above all … Continue reading –>
11: Longing for God in Zion – Teaching Plan
Key Thought: Zion represents God’s living presence among His people. Zion is a place of Divine blessings and refuge. Zion is interchangeable with Jerusalem and the sanctuary – the center of salvation. March 16, 2024 1. Have a volunteer read Psalm 84:1-4; 122:1-9. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most … Continue reading –>
11: Longing for God in Zion – Singing with Inspiration
The beautiful picture on the front of our lesson pamphlet brings us our theme hymn for this quarter with its two variations in melody: Hym 552/546 – The Lord’s My Shepherd. Psalm 9:11 “Sing praises to the Lord, who dwells in Zion! Declare His deeds among the people.” Zion that beautiful Heavenly place is found … Continue reading –>