Sabbath Afternoon Read for This Week’s Study: Hebrews 10:35–39, Romans 1:17, Hebrews 11:1–40, Josh.2:9–11, Hebrews 12:1–3. Memory Text: “Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God” (Hebrews 12:2, NKJV). Hebrews 11:1–40 … 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.
Continue reading -->God Is the Best Witness By Anna Likholet At the age of 18, I longed to share Jesus with others. But I was afraid. “I’m scared,” I prayed often. “I don’t know how to share You.” Then I learned that I needed surgery, and I was hospitalized in Tula, a city located about 2 ½ … Continue reading –>
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.
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.
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 –>
