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The New Testament Hope — Review of Lesson #08 of the 4th Quarter of 2022 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: https://ssnet.org/lessons/22d/less08m.html The title of this quarter's theme is: On Death, Dying, and the Future Hope In this quarter, we will take a look at death and dying – effects of sin – but through the lens of the Blessed Hope of Eternal Life in Christ. Du...

A devotional study about not quite accepting a call of conviction upon the heart.  We cannot afford to play games when the Holy Spirit makes an appeal to us through any messenger or mechanism. Acts 26:28-29 KJV Then Agrippa said unto Paul, “ Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. ”  And Paul said, “I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and...

Christ’s Victory Over Death — Review of Lesson #07 of the 4th Quarter of 2022 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: https://ssnet.org/lessons/22d/less07m.html The title of this quarter's theme is: On Death, Dying, and the Future Hope In this quarter, we will take a look at death and dying – effects of sin – but through the lens of the Blessed Hope of Eternal Life in Chris...

A devotional study about how mankind rejects God, and what the consequences of such rejection are.  We will look at passages from both Romans 1 and 2 Thessalonians 2. Romans 1:28 KJV And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge , God gave them over to a reprobate mind , to do those things which are not convenient; --- During many of our podcasts, you will hear us make reference t...

He Died for Us — Review of Lesson #06 of the 4th Quarter of 2022 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: https://ssnet.org/lessons/22d/less06m.html The title of this quarter's theme is: On Death, Dying, and the Future Hope In this quarter, we will take a look at death and dying – effects of sin – but through the lens of the Blessed Hope of Eternal Life in Christ. During man...

A prophetic study about the 1000 years -- often called The Millennium -- of Revelation 20.  We want to understand what happens during that timeframe and what function it serves in end-time prophecy. Revelation 20:5-6 KJV But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished . This is the first resurrection. Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection:...

Resurrections Before the Cross — Review of Lesson #05 of the 4th Quarter of 2022 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: https://ssnet.org/lessons/22d/less05m.html The title of this quarter's theme is: On Death, Dying, and the Future Hope In this quarter, we will take a look at death and dying – effects of sin – but through the lens of the Blessed Hope of Eternal Life in Ch...

A devotional study about how God is trying to help us understand future events by way of the historical events He has chosen to record in the scriptures.   It's not just parables and direct prophecy that helps us to see the future, and it is not just the apocalyptic books like Daniel, Esther and Revelation that are intended to warn us of things to come. Ecclesiastes 1:9-10 KJV The thing that...

The Old Testament Hope — Review of Lesson #04 of the 4th Quarter of 2022 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: https://ssnet.org/lessons/22d/less04m.html The title of this quarter's theme is: On Death, Dying, and the Future Hope In this quarter, we will take a look at death and dying – effects of sin – but through the lens of the Blessed Hope of Eternal Life in Christ. Du...

A devotional study about the eagerness and persistence of God is seeking to bring us to repentance, and it how surrender is the source of strength in the Christian experience. John 5:39 KJV Search the scriptures ; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of Me . --- During many of our podcasts, you will hear us make reference to “ The Key Principles of Effective B...

Understanding Human Nature — Review of Lesson #03 of the 4th Quarter of 2022 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: https://ssnet.org/lessons/22d/less03m.html The title of this quarter's theme is: On Death, Dying, and the Future Hope In this quarter, we will take a look at death and dying – effects of sin – but through the lens of the Blessed Hope of Eternal Life in Christ...

A devotional study about the eagerness and persistence of God is seeking to bring us to repentance, and it how surrender is the source of strength in the Christian experience. 1 Kings 21:25-26 KJV But there was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to work wickedness in the sight of the LORD , whom Jezebel his wife stirred up.  And he did very abominably in following idols, according to all...

Death in a Sinful World — Review of Lesson #02 of the 4th Quarter of 2022 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: https://ssnet.org/lessons/22d/less02m.html The title of this quarter's theme is: On Death, Dying, and the Future Hope In this quarter, we will take a look at death and dying – effects of sin – but through the lens of the Blessed Hope of Eternal Life in Christ. D...

A devotional study about the failings of Eli in the realm of parenting, and how he put his children above God.   Our role as fathers (or heads of households) is very serious, and we need to understand our responsibilities. 1 Samuel 3:11-13 KJV And the LORD said to Samuel, “Behold, I will do a thing in Israel, at which both the ears of every one that heareth it shall tingle. In that day I will perf...

Rebellion in a Perfect Universe — Review of Lesson #01 of the 4th Quarter of 2022 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: https://ssnet.org/lessons/22d/less01m.html The title of this quarter's theme is: On Death, Dying, and the Future Hope In this quarter, we will take a look at death and dying – effects of sin – but through the lens of the Blessed Hope of Eternal Life in C...

A devotional study about seeing others as Christ sees them.   We cannot begin to think of reaching others with the gospel of Christ, until we have the mind of Christ and look at people as Christ did. Luke 15:1 KJV Then drew near unto Him all the publicans and sinners for to hear Him. --- During many of our podcasts, you will hear us make reference to “ The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study ,...

"Christ in the Crucible" — Review of Lesson #13 of the 3rd Quarter of 2022 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: https://ssnet.org/lessons/22c/less13m.html The title of this quarter's theme is: In the Crucible with Christ In this quarter, we will seek to understand the pain and suffering of humanity – particularly that of Christian believers – in the light of th...

A short devotional study about the fact that we don't always have time to dispute or debate those who believe differently than we do.  We should learn from Christ's life when we should engage and when we should avoid such engagement. Matthew 16:4 KJV A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign ; and there shall no sign be given unto it , but the sign of the prophet Jonas . An...

"Dying Like a Seed" — Review of Lesson #12 of the 3rd Quarter of 2022 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: https://ssnet.org/lessons/22c/less12m.html The title of this quarter's theme is: In the Crucible with Christ In this quarter, we will seek to understand the pain and suffering of humanity – particularly that of Christian believers – in the light of the suf...

A short devotional study about being accountable to God for the light He has shined upon us, and being diligent to share that light with those we come in contact with.   We will be judged according to our opportunities and endowments. Luke 12:47-48 KJV And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself , neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes...

"Waiting in the Crucible" — Review of Lesson #11 of the 3rd Quarter of 2022 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: https://ssnet.org/lessons/22c/less11m.html The title of this quarter's theme is: In the Crucible with Christ In this quarter, we will seek to understand the pain and suffering of humanity – particularly that of Christian believers – in the light of t...

A short study about successfully attending the wedding feast, and being able to answer when addressed by the King. Matthew 22:12 KJV And he saith unto him, "Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment?" And he was speechless . --- During many of our podcasts, you will hear us make reference to “ The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study ,”  a document which outlines...

"Meekness in the Crucible" — Review of Lesson #10 of the 3rd Quarter of 2022 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: https://ssnet.org/lessons/22c/less10m.html The title of this quarter's theme is: In the Crucible with Christ In this quarter, we will seek to understand the pain and suffering of humanity – particularly that of Christian believers – in the light of...

A short study about the time of Noah and the time of Lot, and how this applies to the end times. Ecclesiastes 7:10 KJV Say not thou, "What is the cause that the former days were better than these ?" for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning this. --- During many of our podcasts, you will hear us make reference to “ The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study ,”  a document which outlin...

"A Life of Praise" — Review of Lesson #9 of the 3rd Quarter of 2022 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: https://ssnet.org/lessons/22c/less09m.html The title of this quarter's theme is: In the Crucible with Christ In this quarter, we will seek to understand the pain and suffering of humanity – particularly that of Christian believers – in the light of the suffe...