Sabbath Afternoon Read for This Week’s Study: Genesis 1:1-2:25; Exod: 16:14-29; Isa: 58:1-14; Matt: 12:1-13; Luke 13:10-17. Memory Text: “And He said to them, ‘The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath. Therefore the Son of Man is also Lord of the Sabbath’” ( Mark 2.27-28, NKJV). Jodie was the only Seventh-day Adventist in her graduate program, … Continue reading –>
Further Thought: Read Genesis 3:1-24, Ecclesiastes 2:18-23, Ephesians 6:5-8; Read Ellen G.White, “The Temptation and Fall,” pages 52-62, in Patriarchs and Prophets. Work – a curse or blessing? It seemed to come as part of the curse of sin (Gen: 3:17). A closer reading reveals it was the ground that was cursed, and not the work. Ellen G. White states … Continue reading –>
“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might” (Eccles: 9:10). The wisest of men uses these words of counsel regarding stewardship in every aspect of life. When asked to comment on Christian stewardship, many confine their thoughts to the Christian’s fiscal responsibility. Although money is certainly an important aspect of stewardship, to limit … Continue reading –>
This week I was walking by the nurse’s station at the school where I occasionally substitute teach. As always, I greeted the janitor lady who was washing the windows. She explained to me that while washing the windows to the nurse’s station was not a part of her job description, she wanted the windows as … Continue reading –>
“If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit” (Gal: 5:25). One’s work and spirituality are inseparable. Christianity is not a garment that can be put on or taken off as one changes moods or passes through different phases of life. Instead, Christianity creates a new being who manifests himself or herself … Continue reading –>
Skim over Exodus 25:10-30, Exodus 25:38. How particular was God when He asked Moses to erect a tabernacle of worship? What does this tell us about God’s character? When God told Moses to build a tent “for Him,” Moses could have said, “No problem, Lord! I have been pitching tents ever since I ran away from Egypt … Continue reading –>
You can view an in-depth discussion of “The Christian and Work” 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. (4)
Continue reading -->This video is produced by the South Pacific Division Discipleship team. Week 11_The Christian and Work_study this lesson for Dec 12 from SPD Discipleship on Vimeo. (3)
Continue reading -->Vocation or work deals with the “doingness” of life. Even those with the most cerebral of jobs, end up in some way doing physical labor of some sort, even if it means merely pushing computer keys. What do the following texts teach us about work – using “hands” as a symbol? Deut: 16:15 Eccles: 9:10 Prov: … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Work is God’s idea. Before sin, God gave Adam and Eve the task of caring for the Garden. They were employed in creative labor and loving service.December 12, 2020 A. Have a volunteer read Ecclessiastes 3:12,13. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. … Continue reading –>
Hymn 193 – Savior, Teach me and Hymn 266 – Spirit of God may be used as the theme hymns for education this quarter followed by Hymn 492 – Like Jesus. There are two hymns that stand out with work in mind: Hymn 375 – Work For the Night is Coming and Hymn 582 – … Continue reading –>
“I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil – this is the gift of God” (Eccles: 3:12, Eccles 3:13, NIV). “Work” – that’s a solid Anglo-Saxon word with no frills. … Continue reading –>
