God’s greatest gift to His children is Jesus Christ, who brings us the peace of forgiveness, grace for daily living and spiritual growth, and the hope of eternal life. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16, … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: God encourages us to spend the resources that He has given us to meet our needs, the needs of others, and to advance His work. January 7, 2023 1. Have a volunteer read Psalm 50:10-12, Psalm 24:1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in … Continue reading –>
Read Psalm 50:10-12; Psalm 24:1; 1 Chronicles 29:13-14; and Haggai 2:8. What’s the message here, and what should this truth mean to us and how we relate to whatever we possess? The book of First Chronicles, starting with chapter 17, records King David’s desire to build a house for God. He shared this desire with the prophet Nathan, who … Continue reading –>
“For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named” (Ephesians 3:14-15, NKJV). What imagery is evoked in this verse, and what hope is found there? Early in Jesus’ ministry, He states, “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father … Continue reading –>
Sabbath Afternoon Read for This Week’s Study: Galatians 3:26, Galatians 3:29; Psalm 50:10-12; 1 Chronicles 29:13-14; Philippians 4:19; 1 John 5:3; Matthew 6:19-21. Memory Text: “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God!” (1 John 3:1, NKJV). As Christians, an amazing feature about our relationship with God, is that He trusts us to … Continue reading –>
Managing for the Master — Until He Comes It is difficult for us to comprehend fully the relationship that our God, the Creator of the universe, wants to have with us human beings. (The mere idea of it is astounding!) “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be … Continue reading –>
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. (3)
Continue reading -->Influential Juice Bar in Fiji By George Kwong Wailoaloa Beach is a popular tourist destination known for affordable lodging, restaurants, and especially bars and night spots in Nadi, Fiji. But when COVID-19 struck, many small cafes, fast food outlets, and restaurants lost business along the beach. One such place was the Bamboo Resort. Sensing an … Continue reading –>
Further Thought: Read Ellen G. White, “The Controversy Ended,” Pages 674-678, in The Great Controversy; “The Earth Made New,” Pages 133-145; “Heaven Is a School,” Pages 146-158; “It Will Not Be Long,” Pages 159-166; “Heaven Can Begin Now,” Pages 167-176; “The Music of Heaven,” Pages 177-184; “A Call for Us to Be There,” Pages 185-192, in Heaven. “The cross of Christ will be … Continue reading –>
Read Revelation 22:3-5. How can we be assured that we will be among those who will have the name of God written on our foreheads? Or, can we be assured? After the rebellion of Lucifer and the fall of Adam and Eve, God could have destroyed the two sinners. Yet, as an expression of unconditional love … Continue reading –>
Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. (Matthew 5:48) “Those who are living upon the earth, when the intercession of Christ shall cease in the sanctuary above, are to stand in the sight of a holy God without a Mediator” (Great Controversy, p. 425). These two statements struck terror to my young … Continue reading –>
Join It Is Written Sabbath School host Eric Flickinger and this quarter’s author, Dr. Alberto Timm, as they provide additional insights into this week’s Sabbath School lesson, “Resurrections before the Cross.” (0)
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