Introduction: On the surface, our study this week seems incredibly odd. Last week we learned why Paul was entitled to call himself an “apostle.” But his background was nothing like the background of Jesus’ twelve disciples. Paul had a premier theological education (Acts 22:3), he was Pharisee, and he wrote more New Testament books than … Continue reading –>
Historian Tom Holland, in his book Dominion, argues that the crucifixion of the Son of God is the most radically transformative idea in the history of humanity, for it completely inverts worldly perception of power, strength, hierarchy/status, human dignity, and morality. Agree or disagree? Why? The Roman Empire used crucifixion to demonstrate its absolute … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Tuesday 7th of July 2026 The message of 1 Corinthians 1:18 is too clear for one to miss the point. What the Cross means depends on the way one looks at it. It is foolishness for those in rebellion against God, but it is power for those who long for His salvation. … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Monday 6th of July 2026 In contrasting human foolishness to divine wisdom, Paul states that the “message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing” (1 Corinthians 1:18, NKJV). This is the first of six references to foolishness or foolish in 1 Corinthians 1:18-31. Read 1 Corinthians 1:20-21,23,25, and 27. … Continue reading –>
Prepared by William Earnhardt for Sabbath School class on July 11. Key Text: “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God” (1 Corinthians 1:18, NIV). Read in Class: 1 Corinthians 1:17-27. Study: What was the main focus … Continue reading –>
Oh, the beauty of studying this quarter’s lessons. We will learn so much of the Love of God (and our Saviour, Jesus) which stands out in so many pages of this quarter. Trying to choose just one hymn for the Theme Hymn was almost impossible, but these ones stood out all through the lesson pamphlet … Continue reading –>
This week’s Sabbath School lesson is a classic example of why every Bible Study must be presented in light of the cross. The sacrifice of Christ as an atonement for sin is the great truth around which all other truths cluster. In order to be rightly understood and appreciated, every truth in the word of … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sunday 5th of July 2026 Paul says that the message of the Cross is the power of God to us. It is not surprising that “Jesus Christ and Him crucified” is the center of his preaching (1 Corinthians 2:2, NKJV). Read 1 Corinthians 1:17-31. What important point is Paul making here? In … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sabbath 4th of July 2026 Read for This Week’s Study 1 Corinthians 1:17-31, Colossians 1:20, 1 Peter 2:24, Acts 13:16-47, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5. Memory Text: “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God” (1 … Continue reading –>
Join It Is Written Sabbath School host Eric Flickinger and this quarter’s author, Dr Adenilton Tavares de Aguiar, as they provide additional insights into this week’s Sabbath School lesson.
Continue reading -->Inside Story for Friday 3rd of July 2026 By Rick Kajiura There is nothing like the thrill of visiting a Global Mission pioneer. Even more exciting is seeing them meeting with their small group of fledgling believers. I remember doing this in a house church up a dusty road in a mountain village in Indonesia … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Friday 3rd of July 2026 Further Thought: Read Ellen G. White, “Corinth,” Pages 243–254, in The Acts of the Apostles. “In preaching the gospel in Corinth, the apostle followed a course different from that which had marked his labors at Athens. . . . He determined to avoid elaborate arguments and discussions, … Continue reading –>
