An Oxford university professor has theorized that we, the world, and everything around us – none of it is real. Instead, we are the digital creations of a race of aliens with super-powerful computers. While that’s an interesting theory, it does bring up a crucial question: What is the nature of reality? There are two … Continue reading –>
Sabbath Afternoon Read for This Week’s Study: Proverbs 15:3; Job 12:7-10; Ephesians 6:12; Revelation 20.5-6; John 1:1-14; Mark 12:29-31. Memory Text: “The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good” (Proverbs 15:3, NKJV). Polish poet Czeslaw Milosz wrote a poem, which began with his writing about imaginary animals: talking rabbits, talking squirrels, and the … Continue reading –>
As this week’s lesson emphasizes the importance of the law in our education I am reminded of what Jesus said regarding the principle of the entire law. Do to others as you would like them to do to you. Luke 6:31 NLT Many are familiar with the phrase, ‘All I really needed to know I … Continue reading –>
Instructed by God in Brazil By Selomita Hamzaoui An aunt gave me a booklet filled with Bible verses on a Saturday afternoon. “Just open the booklet, and God will talk to you through a verse,” she said. I hadn’t thought about God in more than 20 years. Although I was raised in a Christian home … Continue reading –>
Further Thought: “Love, the basis of creation and of redemption, is the basis of true education. This is made plain in the law that God has given as the guide of life. The first and great commandment is, ‘Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and … Continue reading –>
Jesus Christ, the Son of God, lived the only human life in perfect obedience to the Father, in perfect obedience to the law of God. He did this so that He could be not just our substitute, which He was, but also our example, which He was too. Read the following passages: Luke 2.51-52; Philippians 2:8; Hebrews 5:8; … Continue reading –>
There are great benefits to following God’s law, as evidenced in the people whom God prospered. Joshua closely followed God’s precepts and he led the people of Israel well. Time and again, the Lord told Israel that if they obeyed the law, they would prosper. Read 2 Chronicles 31.20-21. What were the key reasons in … Continue reading –>
You can view an in-depth discussion of “The Family” 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. (7)
Continue reading -->Throughout the Bible, we hear of other outcomes of knowing – and obeying – God’s law. Read Joshua 1.7-8. What was the Lord saying to Joshua, and how do the principles found there apply to us today? The Lord tells Joshua as he enters into Canaan: “Only be strong and very courageous, that you may … Continue reading –>
Memory text: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. Deuteronomy 6:5 NKJV To love and to fear God. Have you ever been afraid of God? If so, what kind of fear did you experience? How did you deal with that fear? Did Moses know … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: True education points us to a life of grace, of faith, and obedience to Christ. We can still study the role of God’s law in Christian education.October 17, 2020 A. Have a volunteer read Deuteronomy 31:12,13. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. … Continue reading –>
