Further Thought: Read Ellen G. White, “God’s Purpose for His Church”, pages 9-16, in The Acts of the Apostles, and pages 822-828 in The Desire of Ages. The New Testament church faced the danger of failing to understand the purpose for its existence. Ellen G. White describes this danger: “The persecution that came upon the church in Jerusalem resulted … Continue reading –>
This week we have focused on answering the question, “Why witness?” We have discovered that as we share our faith, we have the joy of cooperating with God in His mission to the world. Our witness of His love provides people with greater opportunities for salvation, since they can see more clearly His grace and … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Witnessing is all about Jesus. It is about what He has done to save us, and how He has changed our lives.. 1. Have a volunteer read Luke 19:10, James 5:19,20. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. What does Luke’s gospel teach … Continue reading –>
Loyalty to Christ requires a commitment to do His will. It necessitates obedience to His commands. It results in a heart that beats with His heart in saving the lost. It places priority on the things that He prioritizes. Read 1 Timothy 2:3-4 and 2 Peter 3:9. What do these passages tell us about the heart … Continue reading –>
Several years ago, a teenage girl who had several tragedies in her immediate family, started visiting our church with her parents. She was still trying to figure out who God was and who she was. Other kids started making remarks about her blue hair and strange wardrobe, so she declared she was not coming back … Continue reading –>
The Dead Sea marks the earth’s lowest elevation. At 1,388 feet below sea level, it ranks as the world’s lowest sea. The river Jordan flows out of the Sea of Galilee and winds its way through the Jordan Valley until it dead-ends in the Dead Sea. The hot, dry climate, with the intense sunlight and … Continue reading –>
Video prepared by the South Pacific Division Discipleship team. As you watch this week’s Sabbath school video, reflect on your own experiences in witnessing to others, praying with others, and ministering to the needs of others? How have these experiences impacted your own faith and walk with the Lord? Week 1_ Why Witness? _ study … Continue reading –>
Why witness? At the beginning of a new quarter of lessons, we are invited to think about how God’s love is the main reason we have a church family. Did you notice the perspective in the introduction to the lesson, that it’s not our job to save the world. That is the work of God. Our … Continue reading –>
Welcome to the Third Quarter of Sabbath School lesson studies “Making Friends for God”. The title for the quarter immediately brings to mind: Hymn 499, What A Friend We Have in Jesus. So many other hymns then flooded in. On doing a little research as to how many of our hymns have the word “friend”, … Continue reading –>
Has anyone ever asked you, “How is your day going?” “Is everything all right with you today?” What if you asked God those questions? “God, how is Your day going?” What kind of response do you think you would receive? Possibly it would be one like this. “My day has been extremely difficult. Tears filled … Continue reading –>
God provides opportunities daily for people everywhere to know Him. He moves upon their hearts through His Holy Spirit. He reveals Himself in the beauty and complexity of the natural world. The vastness, order, and symmetry of the universe speak of an infinite God with limitless wisdom and infinite power. He arranges circumstances or providences … Continue reading –>
Sabbath Afternoon Read for This Week’s Study: James 5:19-20; Luke 15:6 Zeph. 3:17 John 7:37-38; 1 Tim. 2:3-4; 2 Cor. 5:14-15. Memory Text: “For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth” (1 Timothy 2:3-4, NKJV). God’s great … Continue reading –>
