You can view an in-depth discussion of Mission to the Powerful 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. (0)
Continue reading -->Key Thought: God is as concerned about the salvation of the rich and powerful as He is for the week and needy. God has used people who were rich or powerful to be a blessing to others.December 2, 2023 A. Have a volunteer read 2 Kings 5:1-19. B. Have a volunteer read John 3:1-8. C. … Continue reading –>
Inside Story for Friday 1st of December 2023 By Andrew McChesney Pastor Luis Paiva miraculously received US$1,000 to pay off a debt, leading him to believe that God’s will was for him, his wife, and their three children to leave Venezuela. But they didn’t have any savings. “Lord, how do I leave with no savings?” … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Friday 1st of December 2023 Read Ellen G. White, “Ministry to the Rich,” The Ministry of Healing, pp. 209–216; “Captive Maid Shows Concern for Naaman,” Reflecting Christ, p. 337. Jesus’ love is the same for the poor as it is for the rich and powerful people in the world. He died for … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Thursday 30th of November 2023 Jesus knew how to make friends with the powerful. He was admired and respected by many of these people and, at the same time, was also despised by many. The powerful people in the Bible who came to Jesus for help surely sensed that He cared for … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Wednesday 29th of November 2023 Read Matthew 19:16-22. What lessons can we learn from this story, in which, in contrast to Nicodemus, a person did not accept Jesus? Jesus’ interaction with the rich young ruler shows just how dangerous a trap wealth can be. Look at these words: “And again I … Continue reading –>
“God’s Mission – My Mission” consistently points us to our Gracious God and how He wishes us to portray what He has done for us. In response we will reach out to others: Hymn 573 – I’ll Go Where You Want Me To Go, Dear Lord, hence our theme hymn. This is in response to So Send … Continue reading –>
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 3:3 NKJV Recently while studying the third chapter of John I turned to The Desire of Ages and found a sentence about Nicodemus being startled that also startled me. He was startled at … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Tuesday 28th of November 2023 Nicodemus was a learned man. The Bible describes him as a ruler of the Jews (John 3:1). Jesus referred to him as a teacher of Israel (John 3:10, NKJV). He had a good understanding of the Bible and had a spiritual hunger for the Lord. From a … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Monday 27th of November 2023 Christ died for all, regardless of their background, wealth, ethnicity, or status. God ceaselessly draws all humanity to Himself, incuding those individuals classed among the powerful non-Christians of the world (see Ellen G. White, The Acts of Apostles, p. 416). Read 2 Kings 5:1-19. What can we … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sunday 26th of November 2023 As Seventh-day Adventists, we believe in what is known as “unlimited atonement.” This means that, in contrast to some Christians, we believe that Christ’s death was for all humanity, not just a special group of those predestined by God for salvation. Because God “desires all men to … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sabbath 25th of November 2023 Read for This Week’s Study Daniel 4:1-37, 2 Kings 5:1-19, John 3:1-12, John 7:43-52, Matthew 19:16-22, John 19:38-42. Memory Text: “For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange … Continue reading –>
