Introduction: How is your prayer life? Are you satisfied with it, or do you think it could use some improvement? One of my co-workers is an advocate of “contemplative prayer.” He puts a sign on the door to his office saying that he should not be disturbed because he is praying. Sitting quietly is very … Continue reading –>
What is the difference between confidence and presumption? Join the Hit the Mark panel as they discuss Sabbath School Lesson 2 – Reasons for Thanksgiving and Prayer. It’s the fastest hour of the week!
Continue reading -->Daily Lesson for Thursday 8th of January 2026 Read Colossians 1:9-12. What specific requests do you find in Paul’s prayer? Paul prays “that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will.” Paul describes knowing God’s will as “wisdom and spiritual understanding” (Colossians 1:9, NKJV). Wisdom comes, first of all, by trusting God fully, … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Wednesday 7th of January 2026 Paul’s relationship with the Colossians was different from his relationship with those in Philippi. He included them among those who “have not seen my face in the flesh” (Colossians 2:1). Nevertheless, Paul assures them, as he did the Philippians, that he thanks God for them and is … Continue reading –>
Join It Is Written Sabbath School host Eric Flickinger and this quarter’s author, Dr. Clinton Wahlen, as they provide additional insights into this week’s Sabbath School lesson,
Continue reading -->View an in-depth discussion of Reasons for Thanksgiving and Prayer 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 -->Daily Lesson for Tuesday 6th of January 2026 The Philippians were understandably distressed when they heard of Paul’s imprisonment. Now his work was severely limited. He could not travel. He could not preach. He could not visit the synagogues and teach people about Jesus as the Messiah. He could no longer raise up churches. The … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Monday 5th of January 2026 Some years ago, there was a pastor who talked about prayers that revolve around me, me, me, and my needs or desires. He aptly characterized them as “selfish little prayers,” because God has bigger things in mind. Read Paul’s prayer in Philippians 1:9-11. What is its focus, … Continue reading –>
But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel, Philippians 1:12 NKJV While no one wants to go to prison, especially if falsely accused of a crime they did not commit, would it be worth it to you to be … Continue reading –>
The great lesson we learn from dear Paul this quarter is that we are to Stand Up! Stand Up For Jesus! – Hymn 618. This is a beautiful theme hymn to give us a great reminder of what we need in our world that is falling apart these days. Throughout this week’s study time, there … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: We should be dependent on God. So our lives will be an outworking of His will. As we commit our ways to Him, He will direct our steps. January 10, 2026 1. Have a volunteer read Philippians 1:3-8. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sunday 4th of January 2026 Read Philippians 1:3-8. What is Paul thankful for? What reassurances does he give the Philippians, and why is that important? Paul established the church in Philippi; thus, we can see the warmth of Christian fellowship pervading his letter. Though separated by hundreds of miles, Paul, chained and … Continue reading –>
