Rightly Divide the Word of Truth

A devotional study about one of the most complex questions in Christianity, and how to look at the role of free will in the government of God.  This particular study will focus on the fact that God has already told us how it will end, even though we tend to critique Him on how things are going to this point. Revelation 15:3-4 KJV And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of...

Controversies — Review of Lesson #3 of the 3rd Quarter of 2024 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/24c/less03.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: The Book of Mark For the next 13 weeks (July to September 2024), we will take a look at the Gospel of...

A devotional study about listening to advice when it comes from godly persons or even mature and prudent worldly persons, who are operating at that moment in an ethical and moral framework that does not contradict the Word of God. Acts 27:21-22 KJV But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, “ Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete , a...

A Day in the Ministry of Jesus — Review of Lesson #2 of the 3rd Quarter of 2024 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/24c/less02.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives The title of this quarter's theme is: The Book of Mark For the next 13 weeks (July to September 2024), we will take a look at the Gospel of Mark, and how it present...

A devotional study about the transparency of God's government, and how God will bring everything to the light -- including His own dealings in the universe, so we will be able to fully understand and appreciate the decisions He has made in dealing with sin and salvation. Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 KJV Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep His commandments: for this is...

The Beginning of the Gospel — Review of Lesson #1 of the 3rd Quarter of 2024 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/24c/less01.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives The title of this quarter's theme is: The Book of Mark For the next 13 weeks (July to September 2024), we will take a look at the Gospel of Mark, and how it presents t...

 A devotional study about how we are to be receptive to the truth of God's Word, and not just to receive openly, but to share willingly. John 4:25-26 KJV The woman saith unto Him, “I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when He is come, He will tell us all things.” Jesus saith unto her, “I that speak unto thee am He.” --- If you have any questions or comments, please send them to...

The Triumph of God’s Love — Review of Lesson #13 of the 2nd Quarter of 2024 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: https://ssnet.org/lessons/24b/less13.html The title of this quarter's theme is: The Great Controversy For the next 13 weeks (April to June 2024), we will take a look at how the Great Controversy, which ultimately answers the most questions about why everything...

 A devotional study about God's role in providing everything we need, including our very existence.  It's not just authority that God has, and not just respect that He desires or is worthy of -- He is our provider and sustainer... James 1:17 KJV Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above , and cometh down from the Father of lights , with whom is no variableness, neither shadow...

Earth’s Closing Events — Review of Lesson #12 of the 2nd Quarter of 2024 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: https://ssnet.org/lessons/24b/less12.html The title of this quarter's theme is: The Great Controversy For the next 13 weeks (April to June 2024), we will take a look at how the Great Controversy, which ultimately answers the most questions about why everything we...

A devotional study about the responsibility God's people have in serving Him and being an example to the world -- not just teaching and preaching, but living in accordance with the Word of God. 2 Chronicles 34:20-21 KJV And the king commanded Hilkiah, and Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and Abdon the son of Micah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah a servant of the king's, saying, “Go, enquir...

The Impending Conflict — Review of Lesson #11 of the 2nd Quarter of 2024 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: https://ssnet.org/lessons/24b/less11.html The title of this quarter's theme is: The Great Controversy For the next 13 weeks (April to June 2024), we will take a look at how the Great Controversy, which ultimately answers the most questions about why everything we...

A devotional study showing us that we are called upon to be attentive to the needs of others, and that in so doing, we will help ourselves as well.  Giving people a good word can cheer them up from their burdened condition. Proverbs 12:25 KJV Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad . --- If you have any questions or comments, please send them to: BibleQuestion...

Spiritualism Exposed — Review of Lesson #10 of the 2nd Quarter of 2024 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: https://ssnet.org/lessons/24b/less10.html The title of this quarter's theme is: The Great Controversy For the next 13 weeks (April to June 2024), we will take a look at how the Great Controversy, which ultimately answers the most questions about why everything we s...

A devotional study pointing out that the true focus of the scriptures is Christ -- and all He means to us.  With this focus, so many other things from the scriptures make much more sense... John 5:39 KJV Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of Me. --- If you have any questions or comments, please send them to: BibleQuestions@ASBzone.com...

The Foundation of God’s Government — Review of Lesson #9 of the 2nd Quarter of 2024 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: https://ssnet.org/lessons/24b/less09.html The title of this quarter's theme is: The Great Controversy For the next 13 weeks (April to June 2024), we will take a look at how the Great Controversy, which ultimately answers the most questions about why ev...

A devotional study explaining what is meant by "The Blessed Hope" and how the term HOPE is used in the Scriptures. Titus 2:11-14 KJV For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing...

Light From the Sanctuary — Review of Lesson #8 of the 2nd Quarter of 2024 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: https://ssnet.org/lessons/24b/less08.html The title of this quarter's theme is: The Great Controversy For the next 13 weeks (April to June 2024), we will take a look at how the Great Controversy, which ultimately answers the most questions about why everything w...

A devotional study explaining what is meant by "The Great Controversy" and how it is the backdrop for every conflict that we see throughout history until today. Revelation 12:7-10 KJV And there was war in heaven: Michael and His angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven. And the great dragon...

Motivated by Hope — Review of Lesson #7 of the 2nd Quarter of 2024 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: https://ssnet.org/lessons/24b/less07.html The title of this quarter's theme is: The Great Controversy For the next 13 weeks (April to June 2024), we will take a look at how the Great Controversy, which ultimately answers the most questions about why everything we see a...

A devotional study about the formula for salvation that Christ provided to us -- even though the Bible doesn't generally rely on formulas for spiritual things like this.    Matthew 18:2-3 KJV And Jesus called a little child unto Him, and set him in the midst of them, And said, “Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children , ye shall not enter into the kingdom o...

 The Two Witnesses — Review of Lesson #6 of the 2nd Quarter of 2024 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: https://ssnet.org/lessons/24b/less06.html The title of this quarter's theme is: The Great Controversy For the next 13 weeks (April to June 2024), we will take a look at how the Great Controversy, which ultimately answers the most questions about why everything we see...

A devotional study about how we need to stay aligned consistently with God, and be able to take correction, rather than falling away from Him as  we get further into our Christian experience. 2 Chronicles 16:7 KJV And at that time Hanani the seer came to Asa king of Judah, and said unto him, "Because thou hast relied on the king of Syria, and not relied on the LORD thy God , therefore is the...

Faith Against All Odds — Review of Lesson #5 of the 2nd Quarter of 2024 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: https://ssnet.org/lessons/24b/less05.html The title of this quarter's theme is: The Great Controversy For the next 13 weeks (April to June 2024), we will take a look at how the Great Controversy, which ultimately answers the most questions about why everything we...

A devotional study about avoiding the two major ditches in our Christian experience: (a) repentance and being sorry for the sin itself vs only being sorry for the consequences or the guilt of sin. 2 Corinthians 12:7 KJV And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should...