The ups and downs of Israel’s experience with God were closely linked to the way they related to the Sabbath. God saw their unwillingness to respect the Sabbath as a sign of His irrelevance in their lives (Jer: 17:19-27). A renewed commitment to the Sabbath was also part of restoration – a signal that priorities were … 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. As with Jodie in the Sabbath afternoon’s introduction to the week’s study we Don’t Forget the Sabbath – Hymn 388 as we have learned … Continue reading –>
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Continue reading -->When Moses is asked to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, it is clear that the masses have lost their perspective as children of God. They need to rediscover who the God is who asks for their worship and gives them so many promises of an amazing future. The Sabbath is a pivotal learning experience … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The apostle’s testimony was both personal and scriptural. They show how their personal experiences made sense within the context of the Scriptures. Personal testimony and Scripture is very powerful.December 19, 2020 A. Have a volunteer read Exodus 16:24-29. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this … Continue reading –>
Have you ever wondered why God chose to give us two harmonious Creation accounts in the first two chapters of Genesis? Genesis 1 recounts the Creation week and the growing wonder of the earth as it is given form and then life, culminating in the creation of man and woman on the sixth day. Genesis … Continue reading –>
Great Hope in Doctor’s Office By Andrew McChesney A series of major life changes troubled Hélène Iborra in Paris, France. After raising two children, she lost her mother. Wishing to do something new in her life, she took a job at a luxury store. But then she suffered a leg ailment that required surgery. After … Continue reading –>
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 –>
