Read Hebrews 9:22-28. What does this passage say about the work of Christ in the heavenly sanctuary? The idea that the heavenly sanctuary needs cleansing makes sense in the context of the Old Testament sanctuary. The sanctuary is a symbol of God’s government (1 Samuel 4:4, 2 Samuel 6:2), and the way God deals with the sin of … Continue reading –>
Read Hebrews 7:27 and Hebrews 10:10. How is Jesus’ sacrifice described in these passages? The Levitical priests — who were “many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office” (Hebrews 7:23, ESV) — are contrasted with Jesus, who lives forever and has an eternal priesthood (Hebrews 7:24-25). Levitical priests “daily” (Hebrews 7:27) and “every year” (Hebrews 9:25) offered gifts and sacrifices … Continue reading –>
In Paul’s time, the Greeks saw the whole story of a Savior dying on a cross as “foolishness.” (See. 1 Cor. 1:23) And things haven’t changed much over the centuries. Others have turned the cross into church decorations, necklaces and bracelet trinkets, wholly ignoring the terrible instrument of death that the cross represents. Still others … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Christ reconciled us to Himself to satisfy the claims of the broken law and bridge the gulf which sin has made. February 26, 2022 1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 15:6-21. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage. What does this text … 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 Paul simply called the gospel “the word of the cross” which points us to Hymn 159 – The … Continue reading –>
Jesus’ death provided forgiveness, or remission, for our sins. The remission of our sins, however, involves much more than the cancellation of the penalty for our transgression of the covenant. It involves other elements as important. That is why the Israelite sacrificial system had five different kinds of sacrifices. Each was necessary to express the … Continue reading –>
Hebrews 9:15 explains that the death of Jesus as a sacrifice had the purpose of providing “redemption of the transgressions that were committed under the first covenant,” in order that the people of God might “receive the promise of the eternal inheritance” (NASB). In the ancient Near East, a covenant between two persons or nations was a … Continue reading –>
Sabbath Afternoon Read for This Week’s Study: Hebrews 9:15, Genesis 15:6–21, Jeremiah 34:8–22, Ephesians 3:14–19, Heb.7:27, Hebrews 10:10, Hebrews 9:22–28. Memory Text: “For by one offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified” (Hebrews 10:14, NKJV). The idea that a man found guilty and executed on a cross should be worshiped as God was offensive to the ancient mind. Sparse reference … 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. (4)
Continue reading -->This video is produced by the South Pacific Division Discipleship team. Lesson 8 – Jesus, the Mediator of the New Covenant from SPD Discipleship on Vimeo. (5)
Continue reading -->Sabbath or Scholarship? By Andrew McChesney It was an offer that the Seventh-day Adventist girl could not refuse: a full scholarship to study at a private non-Christian school. Malevelev, who grew up in an Adventist home, had been taught since she was young to remember God in all her decisions. The girl had planned to … Continue reading –>
Further Thought: “If our hearts are renewed in the likeness of God, if the divine love is implanted in the soul, will not the law of God be carried out in the life? When the principle of love is implanted in the heart, when man is renewed after the image of Him that created him, … Continue reading –>
