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Inside Story: Part 5 – Crashing a Baptism

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Part 5: Crashing a Baptism By Andrew McChesney The day of Junior’s baptism arrived. Five people, including Junior, were to be baptized at 4 p.m. at Alpha Seventh-day Adventist Community Church in Manaus, Brazil. “I won’t go,” Father said. “Drive me to the temple.” On the way to church, Mother wondered out loud whether Father might … Continue reading –>

Friday: Further Thought ~ Extreme Heat

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Further Thought: Read Ellen G. White, “The Test of Faith,” Pages 145-155 in Patriarchs and Prophets; “Praise Ye the Lord,” Pages 315-319 in Testimonies for the Church, vol. 5. “God has always tried His people in the furnace of affliction. It is in the heat of the furnace that the dross is separated from the true gold of the … Continue reading –>

Thursday: Extreme Heat

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So far this quarter, we have considered many examples of the crucibles that God uses to bring purity and Christlikeness to our lives. However, some people may view these examples and conclude that God is a severe and demanding taskmaster. Sure, some may say, “We know that God wants something good for us, but these … Continue reading –>

Wednesday: Surviving Through Hope

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“We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired of life itself. Indeed, we felt we had received the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead” (2 Corinthians 1:8-9, , NIV). As God’s chosen apostle, Paul had endured … Continue reading –>

God Uses Love and Tenderness

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Monday’s section of this week’s lesson, reveals the relentless love of God. For me, here is the key verse. But then I will win her back once again. I will lead her into the desert and speak tenderly to her there. Hosea 2:14 NLT  I am so thankful for parents who understand this. I wish … Continue reading –>

Tuesday: Surviving Through Worship

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Read Job 1:6-2:10. What caused Job’s suffering? There is something astonishing here. The angels come to see God, and Satan comes with them. God asks Satan where he has been, and Satan replies that he has been “roaming throughout the earth, going back and forth on it” (Job 1:7, NIV). Then God poses this question: “Have you … Continue reading –>

5: Extreme Heat – Teaching Plan

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Key Thought: This lesson helps us through Biblical examples to understand the “whys” of suffering and the “hows” of overcoming evil and suffering. July 30, 2022 1. Have a volunteer read Hosea 2:1-12. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage. What methods does God … Continue reading –>

Monday: Wayward Israel

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The story of Hosea has some powerful lessons to teach us. Hosea’s situation is remarkable. His wife, Gomer, runs away and has children with other men. Though she is sexually unfaithful, God calls Hosea to take his wife back and fully show his love to her again. This story is meant as a parable about … Continue reading –>

Sunday: Abraham in the Crucible

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Read Genesis 22:1-24. Out of nowhere and without explanation, God suddenly calls Abraham to offer his own child as a burnt offering. Can you imagine how Abraham must have felt? It was a totally revolting idea that a holy God should request that you sacrifice your own son. Even if Abraham thought that this was … Continue reading –>

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