Drunk with the love of money. Do you agree with the lesson author that materialism runs rampant throughout God’s remnant church? What is the basic ploy or strategy the devil uses to make materialism a tool to draw us away from service to God? The prosperity gospel. A friend of mine belongs to a popular … Continue reading –>
At the beginning of a new quarter, it’s time to plan for our 13th Sabbath offering which will go to the Inter American Division. In this post you will find some patterns for making 13th-Sabbath offering boxes for your family or for your whole church. “The Adventist Church is built on mission. Our commission comes from … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: When we use material blessings to honor God and help others, we are blessed. When we become materialistic, we lose that blessing. January 6, 2018 1. Have a volunteer read Luke 14:26-33. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. b. How do … Continue reading –>
Nobody beyond reach. What is the primary warning of our memory text, Romans 12:2? Does materialism have something to do with our wanting to be wealthy? If it’s not wrong to be wealthy, is there anything wrong with working hard to gain wealth? At what point does our striving for financial gain become materialism? Do … Continue reading –>
Welcome to 2018 and the study of “The Life of a Christian Steward” in our first quarters Lesson studies. To go against the grain of the beliefs and practices of this world, we may make our theme song Hymn 316, “Live Out Thy Life Within Me”. With this in place, Jesus’ love will shine to … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The Christian life is responding to the convictions God lays on our hearts while also lifting up others for love, peace, and harmony’s sake.. Lesson 13, December 30, 2017 1. Have a volunteer read Romans 14:10-14. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text … Continue reading –>
“Especially as Seventh-day Adventists, we rest on the principle of sola Scriptura.” These are words from the introduction to this week’s lesson. Have you ever felt a surge of pride ripple through your thinking as you contemplate the joy of relying on the Bible, and only the Bible, for spiritual doctrines? Have you also noticed … Continue reading –>
As I am writing this, it is Christmas Day. I do pray that the Lord has blessed you with a safe Christmas and that you will go on to have a Happy New Year in 2018. This weeks’ lesson instructs us in our Christian Living in Romans chapters 14 – 16: Hymn 617, “We are … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: As we progressively surrender our minds and activities to God, He will empower us to think, feel, and act according to His will.. December 23, 2017 1. Have a volunteer read Romans 12:1-3. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. Who is responsible … Continue reading –>
