Reviving an Ohio Church By Andrew Mcchesney Financial planner Vince Waln credits the Holy Spirit and a pipe organ for transforming a declining church of 15 people into a vibrant congregation of about 85 in three years in the U.S. state of Ohio. The miracles started when Vince preached at various small churches, including at … Continue reading –>
Further Thought: Read Ellen G. White, “Almost Thou Persuadest Me”, pages 433-438, in The Acts of the Apostles. The essence of the Christian life is a relationship with Jesus that is so rich and full that we long to share it. As important as correct doctrine is, it cannot substitute for a life transformed by grace and … Continue reading –>
Let’s look again at Paul before Agrippa. The apostle Paul stands before this man, the last in the line of Jewish kings, the Maccabees, and of the house of Herod. Agrippa professed to be a Jew, but at heart he was a Roman. (See The SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 6, p. 436). The aged apostle, … Continue reading –>
In Acts chapter 26, we find the apostle Paul standing as a prisoner before King Agrippa. Here, speaking directly to the king, Paul gave his own personal testimony, talking about his life not only as a persecutor of Jesus’ followers; but then, after his conversion, his life as a witness to Jesus and the promise … 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 2_Winsome Witnesses_study this … Continue reading –>
Unlikely witnesses. Living as he did in a region of 10 seashore cities boundu do together as a big neighborhood, the demoniac was well known but not well liked. In fact he was hated, despised, and mocked. But he had a good streak in him. What was it? How did Jesus relate to the demoniac’s … Continue reading –>
“Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus” (Acts 4:13, NKJV). The New Testament church exploded in growth. There were 3,000 baptized on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:41). Thousands more were added to the … Continue reading –>
It was early Sunday morning, and the two Marys hastily made their way to the tomb of Christ. They were not going to ask Him for anything. What could a dead man possibly give them? The last time they saw Him, His body was bloodied, bruised, and broken. The scenes of the cross were deeply … Continue reading –>
The title for the quarter immediately brings to mind Hymn 499, What A Friend We Have in Jesus. For this our second week of studying how to be a friend to those who need encouragement, and leading them to the know the Lord, we sing this in Hymn 653, Lead Them, My God, to Thee. … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: There is unusual power in personal testimony. It is one thing to share what Jesus has done for someone else. It is quite another to share what He has done for us personally. July 11, 2020 1. Have a volunteer read Mark 5:15-20. Ask class members to share a thought on what the … Continue reading –>
Read Mark 5:15-20. Why do you think Jesus sent the man into Decapolis to witness to his family and friends rather than nurturing him in his newfound faith by keeping him with Him? The word Decapolis comes from two words: deca meaning ten, and polis meaning city. The region of Decapolis was an area of ten cities along the shores of the … Continue reading –>
Sabbath Afternoon Read for This Week’s Study: Mark 5:15-20, Mark 16:1-11, Acts 4:1-20, 1 John 1:1-3, Gal. 2:20, Acts 26:1-32. Memory Text: “For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard” (Acts 4:20, NKJV). There is unusual power in a personal testimony. When our hearts are warmed by Christ’s love and we are changed … Continue reading –>
