Daily Lesson for Thursday 26th of February 2026 Read Colossians 1:28-29. What is Paul’s focus? Why do you think “everyone” (ESV) is repeated three times? The focus of Paul’s preaching was Christ and Him crucified (1 Corinthians 1:23). According to Ephesians 5:27, the purpose of Christ’s sacrifice is “that He might present her [the church] … Continue reading –>
Is this True, Somewhat True, or False: Paul means this symbolically, not literally: to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His sight. Join the Hit the Mark panel as they discuss Sabbath School Lesson 9 – Reconciliation and Hope. It’s the fastest hour of the week!
Continue reading -->Introduction: One of the less pleasant features of my legal career has been that both sides have a dislike for the other. The labor union did not like my client because my client wanted nothing to do with the union and had asked me to help. My client did not like the union because it … 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 Reconciliation and Hope 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 Wednesday 25th of February 2026 Read Colossians 1:26-27. Paul twice talks about “the mystery.” What mystery? In another place, Paul refers to “the mystery of God,” which is God’s eternal purpose “ordained before the ages for our glory” (1 Corinthians 2:7, NKJV) and revealed through the plan of salvation. Peter speaks of … Continue reading –>
The Bible declares two mysteries –the mystery of iniquity and the mystery of Godliness. The phrase, “mystery of iniquity,” is mentioned only one time and only in the KJV. “For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. 2 Thessalonians 2:7 … 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. Sabbath afternoon reminds us so clearly … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The cross becomes an active reality with God’s love transforming people as they hear the gospel and receive Christ, the hope of glory. February 28, 2026 1. Have a volunteer read Colossians 1:21-23. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage. Why does … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Tuesday 24th of February 2026 Read Colossians 1:24-25. What does Paul say about his suffering for Christ’s sake? Though Paul wrote Colossians while under house arrest in Rome, perhaps his greatest suffering came from not being able to labor intensively from place to place and house to house, as he had done … Continue reading –>
For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ, and through him God reconciled everything to himself. He made peace with everything in heaven and on earth by means of Christ’s blood on the cross. Colossians 1:19-20 NLT Why did God need to make peace with heaven? This verse right here may … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Monday 23rd of February 2026 Read Colossians 1:23 (NKJV). What do you think Paul means by remaining “grounded and steadfast” in the faith? (See also Colossians 2:5 and Ephesians 3:17.) There are four different types of “if” statements in Greek, each with different nuances. The one with which Colossians 1:23 begins assumes … Continue reading –>
