Jesus’ message to His disciples in Matthew 24 that blends events regarding the destruction of Jerusalem and the days before His return is followed by three end-time parables in Matthew 25. These parables outline the character qualities that really matter to Jesus for a people waiting for His second coming. The parable of the ten virgins … Continue reading –>
Monday’s section of this week’s lesson asks, Why is how we say something as important as, or even more important than, what we say? How do you react to this statement: “Truth is truth, and people need to take it or leave it”? What’s wrong with this true statement? A couple of years ago I … Continue reading –>
“Your mission, should you choose to accept it…” That was the opening line in the television series Mission: Impossible. The show was based around a group of secret government agents who would be given, via a tape recording, secret tasks of grave danger. After delineating what the mission entailed, the recording would go on to … Continue reading –>
Read Matthew 4:23-25 and Matthew 9:35. What threefold approach formed the basis for Christ’s ministry? How did He meet people’s needs, and what impact did it have on their lives? Jesus combined the threefold ministry of teaching, preaching, and healing. He shared eternal principles so all of us could live lives of meaning and purpose. He said, “I … Continue reading –>
This Video is 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 8_ Ministering Like … Continue reading –>
Our Lord’s method of evangelism goes beyond memorized speeches and canned presentations; it is as rich and dynamic as life itself. Every day we rub shoulders with people who have all kinds of needs: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Christ is eager to meet those needs through us as we show concern for people’s loneliness, … Continue reading –>
The title for the quarters lesson pamphlet immediately brings to mind Hymn 499 – What A Friend We Have in Jesus. Our Memory Text shows Jesus care for each person who needs a Shepherd: Hymn 104 – My Shepherd Will Supply My Need, Hymn 192 – O Shepherd Divine, Hymn 197 – The King of … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Jesus recognized that the world needed a demonstration of the gospel as well as its proclamation. A Christ-like life is a powerful testimony to our witness. August 22, 2020 1. Have a volunteer read Matthew 5:13,14. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. … Continue reading –>
Jesus’ attitude toward people. With His superior intellect and constant desire to minister to others, couldn’t Jesus have derived great joy just from being popular among those around Him? What was His choice instead? We don’t place a high value on salt today, although salty foods such as popcorn, potato chips and French fries go … Continue reading –>
Jesus’ goal was to bring out the best in people. Even when the circumstances were unusually challenging, He responded with grace. Luke’s gospel records that the crowds “marveled at the gracious words which proceeded out of His mouth” (Luke 4:22, NKJV), and John’s gospel adds that “grace and truth came through Jesus Christ” (John 1:17, … Continue reading –>
Jesus always looked for the good in others. He drew out the best in them. One of the criticisms the religious leaders of His day had with Jesus was that He “receives sinners and eats with them” (Luke 15:2, NKJV). They were concerned because He fellowshiped with “the ungodly”. Their view of religion was one of … Continue reading –>
Sabbath Afternoon Read for This Week’s Study: Matthew 5:13-14; Phil. 2:15; Mark 12:34; Ephesians 4:15; Matthew 4:23-25; Matthew 25:31-46. Memory Text: “But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd” (Matthew 9:36, NKJV). Jesus genuinely cared for people. He was more interested in their concerns and needs than … Continue reading –>
