Jerusalem Controversies – Hit the Mark Sabbath School
Join the Hit the Mark panel as they discuss Sabbath School Lesson 9 – Jerusalem Controversies. (0)
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Daily Lesson for Thursday 29th of August 2024 Read Mark 12:28-34. What deep question did the friendly scribe ask, and what double response did Jesus give? Up to this point in the Gospel of Mark, most of the religious leaders, with few exceptions, are antagonistic to Jesus. This is particularly true in Jerusalem, where Jesus … Continue reading –>
9: Jerusalem Controversies – It is Written – Discussions with the Author
Join It Is Written Sabbath School host Eric Flickinger and this quarter’s author, Dr. Thomas R. Shepherd, as they provide additional insights into this week’s Sabbath School lesson, “The Beginning of the Gospel.” (3)
Continue reading -->9: Jerusalem Controversies – Hope Sabbath School Video Discussion
View an in-depth discussion of Jerusalem Controversies 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. (0)
Continue reading -->9: Jerusalem Controversies – Singing with Inspiration
It is wonderful to travel through John Mark’s life and see the beautiful story climax with Christ The Lord Is Risen Today – Hymn 166, therefore Go, Preach My Gospel – Hymn 378. These two hymns give us a purpose all during this quarter to hasten the coming of our Lord Jesus. May you enjoy … Continue reading –>
9: Jerusalem Controversies – Teaching Plan
Key Thought: The religious leaders came to confront, confound, and defeat Jesus, but they never succeeded. We need to consider what Christians can do to break through prejudice and speak to those resisting God’s call. August 31, 2024 1. Have a volunteer read Mark 11:12-26 Ask class members to share a short thought on what … Continue reading –>
Wednesday: Earthly Duties and Heavenly Outcomes
Daily Lesson for Wednesday 28th of August 2024 Read Mark 12:13-27. What is going on here, and what truths does Jesus teach? The religious leaders were trying to catch Jesus in something they could use to condemn Him, either to the Roman governor or to the people. In this controversy, it was the question of … Continue reading –>
We Need a Volunteer Illustration Specialist
If you have been enjoying our Daily Lesson posts, you probably appreciate that the illustrations add significantly to the attractiveness of the lessons and sometimes even add layers of meaning. Jean Raphael has been doing an admirable job of choosing appropriate illustrations for some time, but he is currently busy preparing next quarter’s lessons for … Continue reading –>
Meeting the Needs of our Community
So Jesus answered and said to him, “What do you want Me to do for you?…” Mark 10:51 NKJV While we were studying last week’s Sabbath School lesson in class, a friend told an interesting and disturbing story. She said several years ago her stepfather was in the hospital. A “sunshine band” from her local … Continue reading –>
Tuesday: Who Said You Could Do That?
Daily Lesson for Tuesday 27th of August 2024 Read Mark 11:27-33. What challenge did the religious leaders bring to Jesus, and how did He respond? The day after Jesus cleanses the temple, the religious leaders confront Him in the temple courts, asking by what authority He acted the day before. They are not seeking truth … Continue reading –>
Why Did Jesus Curse the Fig Tree?
Coming from Bethany towards Jerusalem, Jesus saw a fig tree in full leaf, and approached it, hoping to find some figs. Finding none, He cursed the tree, and by the next day, it had withered and died! (See Mark 11:12-26.) What a strange story this appears to be – a contrast to the loving acts … Continue reading –>
Monday: A Cursed Tree and a Cleansed Temple
Daily Lesson for Monday 26th of August 2024 Read Mark 11:12-26. What is the significance of the events depicted here? In the morning, coming from Bethany, only about two miles (a little more than three kilometers) from Jerusalem, Jesus was hungry. Seeing a fig tree in leaf, He went to it to find perhaps some … Continue reading –>