Further Thought: “Christ’s ascension to heaven was the signal that His followers were to receive the promised blessing. For this they were to wait before they entered upon their work. When Christ passed within the heavenly gates, He was enthroned amidst the adoration of the angels. As soon as this ceremony was completed, the Holy … Continue reading –>
Read Hebrews 12:22-24. In what sense have we arrived at heavenly Jerusalem into the presence of God? It is argued that believers “have come” to Mount Zion, the heavenly Jerusalem, through faith. In this sense, their experience anticipates the future. Thus, the heavenly Jerusalem belongs to the realm of the things “hoped for” and “not seen” … Continue reading –>
You can view an in-depth discussion of Jesus Opens the Way Though the Veil/a> in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris. Click on the image to view: With thanks to Hope Channel – Television that will change your life. (6)
Continue reading -->This video is produced by the South Pacific Division Discipleship team. Lesson 10 – Jesus Opens the Way Through the Veil from SPD Discipleship on Vimeo. (5)
Continue reading -->Read Hebrews 10:19-22. What invitation do we have in this passage? The book of Hebrews argues that Jesus has entered into the heavenly sanctuary and invites us to follow His lead. This idea agrees with the conception introduced before that Jesus is the “captain” and forerunner of believers (Hebrews 2:10; Hebrews 6:19-20; Hebrews 12:2). The “new and living way” … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The ascention of Jesus to heaven is central to the theology of the Hebrews. It marks the beginning of Jesus’ High Priestly ministry on our behalf. March 5, 2022 1. Have a volunteer read Leviticus 16:1,2 Leviticus 10:1-3. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is … Continue reading –>
Veils have a double function. The term Hebrews uses for veil (katepetasma) could refer to the screen of the court (Exodus 38:18), the screen at the entrance of the outer apartment of the sanctuary (Exodus 36:37), or the inner veil that separated the Holy Place from the Holy of Holies (Exodus 26:31-35). These three veils were both entrances … Continue reading –>
The titles of the thirteen Sabbaths of study this quarter give us two hymns to use as the themes: Hymn 593 – In Times Like These and Hymn 177 – Jesus, Your Blood and Righteousness. On Sabbath afternoon, the book of Hebrews tells us of “the ascension of Jesus to heaven” and this is sung in: Hymn … Continue reading –>
Read Hebrews 12:18-21. What was the experience of Israel at Mount Sinai? When God called Israel from Egypt, His plan was to create a personal, intimate relationship with them. He said, “You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself” (Exodus 19:3-4, NKJV). Thus, … Continue reading –>
Read Hebrews 9:24. According to this passage, what was the purpose of Jesus’ ascension to heaven? God instructed Israel that their males should go three times every year up to Jerusalem to “appear before the Lord” with an offering. The appointed times were the feast of Passover (Unleavened Bread), the Feast of Weeks (Pentecost), and the … Continue reading –>
Lora Hendrickson, Joyce’s niece, has sent a note that Joyce Griffith’s memorial service will be live-streamed and recorded for later viewing on the Caldwell churches YouTube channel! https://youtube.com/channel/UC8t7c8SGQHymfjLvkCEH7vA Sabbath, March 5, 2022, 3pm. MST/ 15:00 MST/ 22:00 GMT. (To figure out when you can view this at your location, you can look up your GMT … Continue reading –>
Sabbath Afternoon Read for This Week’s Study: Hebrews 9:24; Exodus 19:3-4; Hebrews 12:18–21; Leviticus 16:1-2; Hebrews 10:19–22; Colossians 3:1. Memory Text: “For Christ has not entered the holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us” (Hebrews 9:24, NKJV). When the disciples returned from the Mount of … Continue reading –>
