Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward Him, and said of him, “Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no deceit!” John 1:47 NKJV We don’t hear much about Nathanael before or after this story. Nathanael does not go on to be a world-renowned preacher. If he wrote anything it was never published in the canon. There … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Thursday 24th of October 2024 Read John 3:1-21. How does the testimony of Nicodemus support the theme of the Gospel of John? Nicodemus was a respected teacher in Israel and a wealthy member of the Sanhedrin. His testimony plays an important part in John’s Gospel for several reasons. He referred to Jesus … Continue reading –>
Join It Is Written Sabbath School host Eric Flickinger and one of this quarter’s authors, Dr. Thomas R. Shepherd, as they provide additional insights into this week’s Sabbath School lesson, “The Beginning of the Gospel.” (1)
Continue reading -->View an in-depth discussion of Witnesses of Christ as the Messiah in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris. Click on the image below to view the video: With thanks to Hope Channel – Television that will change your life. (2)
Continue reading -->Daily Lesson for Wednesday 23rd of October 2024 Read John 1:43-46. What did Philip’s message reveal about his faith in Jesus already? Philip was from Bethsaida, as were Andrew and Peter. He found his friend, Nathanael, and told him about Jesus. John the Baptist had called Jesus “the Lamb of God.” Andrew had told Peter … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Tuesday 22nd of October 2024 Two disciples of John the Baptist were standing with him when Jesus walked by. John declared, “ ‘Behold the Lamb of God!’ ” (John 1:36, NKJV). The two disciples had listened to John’s message about the Christ, who would fulfill the Old Testament prophecies about the coming … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Monday 21st of October 2024 The Hebrew nation was looking for a Messiah who would deliver them from Rome. The goal of the Gospel of John was to change their understanding of the Messiah so that they could recognize in Jesus the fulfillment of the prophecies regarding the coming King. The Messiah … Continue reading –>
John has written what is possibly the most well-known Bible verse in John 3:16: “For God so loved the world, He gave His only Son” which has had many say Lord, I Have Made Thy Word My Choice – Hymn 273 and Give Me The Bible – Hymn 272. John writes of many people who turned … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: John points to the witnesses who give evidence of Jesus’ identity. John the Baptist, Andrew, Simon Peter, Philip, Nathaniel, and Nicodemus as well as John himself. October 26, 2024 1. Have a volunteer read John 1:19-23. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sunday 20th of October 2024 As last week’s lesson illustrated, the Gospel of John begins with Jesus Christ, the Word, in His eternal existence before Creation. But in that same prologue, John the Baptist appears as a witness to Jesus. Some Jews in Jesus’ time expected two messiahs, one priestly and the … Continue reading –>
Join the Hit the Mark panel as they discuss Sabbath School Lesson 3 – The Backstory: The Prologue. It’s the fastest hour of the week! (1)
Continue reading -->Daily Lesson for Sabbath 19th of October 2024 Read for This Week’s Study: John 1:19-23, Isaiah 40:1-5, John 1:29-37, Romans 5:6, John 1:35-39, John 1:43-51, John 3:1-21. Memory Text: “Jesus answered and said to him, ‘Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God’ ” (John … Continue reading –>
