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Monday: The Law Is Holy and Righteous and Good

March 23, 2025 By admin

Daily Lesson for Monday 24th of March 2025

Love is the foundation of God’s law. When God upholds the law, He upholds love. This is why Jesus died in order to save sinners, so that He could uphold the law while also extending grace to us. Thus, He could be both just and the justifier of those who believe (Romans 3:25-26). What an expression of love! Accordingly, the law is not invalidated by the process of redemption; rather, it is further confirmed.

Read Romans 6:1-3 and then Romans 7:7-12, with particular emphasis on verse 12. What are these verses telling us about the law, even after Christ died?
Jesus Teaching the Law

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While some believe that grace and redemption cancel the law, Paul is clear that we are not to continue in sin so that grace increases. Rather, those who are in Christ by faith have been “baptized into His death” and are therefore to count themselves as dead to sin and alive to Christ.

The law of God is not sin, but (among other things) it makes sin and our sinfulness apparent to us. That is why, yes, “the law is holy, and the commandment holy and just and good” (Romans 7:12, NKJV). It reveals, as nothing else does, our great need of salvation, of redemption—the salvation and redemption that come only through Christ. Accordingly, we do not “make void the law through faith” but “on the contrary, we establish the law” (Romans 3:31, NKJV).

Christ came not to do away with the law but to fulfill all that was promised in the Law and in the Prophets. Thus, He emphasizes that “ ‘until heaven and earth pass away,’ ” not even “ ‘the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law’ ” (Matthew 5:18, NASB 1995).

The law of God itself represents God’s holiness—His perfect charac­ter of love, righteousness, goodness, and truth (Leviticus 19:2; Psalms 19:7-8; Psalms 119:142,172). In this regard, it is significant that, according to Exodus 31:18, God wrote the Ten Commandments on the stone tablets Himself. Written in stone, these laws are testimony of the unchanging character of God and of His moral government, which is founded on love—a central theme of the great controversy.

How does this link between law and love help us better understand Jesus’ words, “ ‘If you love Me, you will keep My commandments’ ” (John 14:15, NASB)?

<–Sunday Tuesday–>

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God First: Your Daily Prayer Meeting #951

March 23, 2025 By admin



"If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer" (Matthew 21:22, NIV). 
Tag someone in need of prayer, and kindly share your prayer requests here:
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ELIA and ACA Health Partner to Tackle Diabetes

March 23, 2025 By admin



In Australia, the ELIA Lifestyle Medicine Centre at the Sydney Adventist Hospital has partnered with the ACA Health Benefits Fund for a pilot study on diabetes remission. The 12-week clinical program combines personalized care, group coaching, and nutrition workshops. Read more about this below. https://adventist.news/news/elia-lifestyle-medicine-center-launches-innovative-diabetes-treatment-pilot-program Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI8KKMuPiCY

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Isaia 6:8 – Apri la porta del tuo cuore

March 22, 2025 By admin



“Poi udii la voce del Signore che diceva: ‘Chi manderò? E chi andrà per noi?’. Allora io risposi: ‘Eccomi, manda me!’”. 📖 Isaia 6:8
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💌 Apri la porta del tuo cuore
🗣 Speaker: Davide Scimenes Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GXBSwj6x0g

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13: Love is the Fulfillment of the Law – Singing with Inspiration

March 22, 2025 By admin

The studies in this quarter’s pamphlet encourage us to see God’s Love and Justice, just as we may sing in
Hymn 79 – O Love of God, How Strong and True! which is a beautiful theme hymn for our studies.

This week closes our quarter of study on “God’s Love And Justice”. Sabbath afternoon’s introduction gives us a beautiful picture and assurance of the wonderful compassion that is part of love. We sing of this compassion and our God of love in
Hymn 100 – Great Is Thy Faithfulness. Our theme hymn presents itself many times throughout this week.

 As we read through the Ten Commandments on Sunday, I find there are only two hymns that allude to the commandments: 
Hymn 394 – Far From All Care (verse 3), and 
Hymn 447 – Long Upon The Mountains (verse 2).

Our hearts are touched on Tuesday with the 
Marvelous Grace – Hymn 109 that is given by our God, Who gives us the instructions for “the ultimate good of all His people”.

God’s abundant love is clearly presented to us throughout this week, with many hymns giving us a clear view of this abundant love. Here are just a few in our SDA Hymnal (to add to our Theme Hymn) in the section named “Love of God”:

Hymn 75 – The Wonder Of It All,
Hymn 76 – O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go,
Hymn 77 – O Love Of God Most Full,
Hymn 78 – For God So Loved Us, and then further along in the hymnal we find:
Hymn 148 – O Love How Deep, How Broad,
Hymn 162 – Wondrous Love, and
Hymn 179 – The Wonders of Redeeming Love.

 Please continue to search the scriptures this week to be blessed, and to bless others.

 To learn unknown hymns, you will find the accompaniment music for each one at: https://sdahymnals.com/Hymnal/

 Another great resource is for when there is a hymn you wish to sing but can’t find it in your hymnal. Go to https://www.sdahymnal.org/Search and in the search bar type a special word in that is in the hymn. I am sure you will be amazed at the help you will be given.

  2 Timothy 2:15 KJV – “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”

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13: Love is the Fulfillment of the Law — Teaching Plan

March 22, 2025 By admin

Key Thought: God’s law refers to relationships, a correct expression of our love for God and others, and finds its fulfilment in love.
March 29, 2025

1. Have a volunteer read Romans 6:1-3, Romans 7:7-12.

  1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
  2. What do these verses tell us about the law after Christ died?
  3. Personal Application: How do you respond to someone who says the Ten Commandments are just a bunch of rules? Share your thoughts.
  4. Case Study: One of your relatives states, “I that He was talking about the law of love, not the Ten Commandments. All we have to do is love God and others and we are keeping His law.” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read Jeremiah 31:31-34.

  1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
  2. What do these verses teach about God’s promise to give us a new heart?
  3. Personal Application: Is it practical for our church to be involved in community activism concerning love and justice in social and political issues? Share your thoughts.
  4. Case Study: One of your friends states, “What is your hope in the judgment: law-keeping or Christ’s righteousness and grace? If the second is true, why do you think we should keep the commandments then? ” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read James 2:1-9.

  1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point in this text is.
  2. What crucial messages are given here?
  3. Personal Application: What separates the sheep from the goats? Why isn’t Jesus teaching legalism in these passages? Share your thoughts.
  4. Case Study: One of your neighbors states: “What does keeping the Sabbath on Saturday instead of Sunday have to do with loving God more than those who keep Sunday? What does that have to do with justice and righteousness?” How would you respond to your neighbor?

4. Have a volunteer read Exodus 20:1-17. 

  1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
  2. How do these verses reveal the love for God and the love for others?
  3. Personal Application: Can we express love for God and love for others if we are violating one of the commandments? Share your thoughts.
  4. Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.

(Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared. ”Ministry of Healing, p. 148).

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Paulo Lopes, nuevo presidente de ADRA Internacional

March 22, 2025 By admin

Paulo Lopes acaba de ser nombrado nuevo presidente de la Agencia Adventista de Desarrollo y Recursos Asistenciales (ADRA) Internacional, a partir del 1 de abril de 2025. Tras el anuncio de la decisión de Michael Kruger de dejar la presidencia, muchos se preguntaban quién ocuparía el cargo. Según el comunicado oficial de ADRA, Lopes cuenta […] Source: https://atoday.org/paulo-lopes-nuevo-presidente-de-adra-internacional/

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La Universidad Andrews guarda una cápsula del tiempo para el futuro

March 22, 2025 By admin

El 11 de marzo de 2025, estudiantes, profesores y miembros de la comunidad se reunieron para celebrar los 150 años de la Universidad Andrews mediante la colocación de objetos en una cápsula del tiempo que se abrirá en 2075. La cápsula se llenó con objetos significativos para el campus de los últimos años: una máscara […] Source: https://atoday.org/la-universidad-andrews-guarda-una-capsula-del-tiempo-para-el-futuro/

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¿La profecía es el destino?

March 22, 2025 By admin

En el éxito de taquilla de 1991 Terminator 2: el Día del Juicio, sobre robots enviados al pasado para matar o proteger a un niño humano destinado a liderar la resistencia contra la futura inteligencia artificial que se apodera del mundo, uno de los temas clave es la pregunta sobre el destino. En una escena […] Source: https://atoday.org/la-profecia-es-el-destino/

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Lesson 13.Love Is the Fulfillment of the Law | 13.1 The Law of Love | THE GOD OF LOVE AND JUSTICE | LIVING FAITH

March 22, 2025 By admin

13.1 The Law of Love
The Ten Commandments – An Expression of Lived Love
Read Exodus 20:1–17. How do these verses reveal the two principles of love for God and love for others?
The Ten Commandments in Exodus 20:1–17 wonderfully reveal the divine order founded on love—love for God and love for one’s neighbor. These two principles lie at the heart of God’s character and thus at the heart of His law.
Jesus Himself made it clear in Matthew 22:37–40 that all commandments rest on two foundational pillars:
  1. Love for God – visible in the first four commandments:
    • No other gods
    • No idols
    • Do not misuse God’s name
    • Keep the Sabbath holy
These commandments show how we are to approach God with reverence, devotion, and trust.
  1. Love for one’s neighbor – expressed in the last six commandments:
    • Honor your father and mother
    • You shall not kill
    • You shall not commit adultery
    • You shall not steal
    • You shall not lie
    • You shall not covet
These commandments help us live a life of respect, faithfulness, honesty, and justice—an expression of genuine love for others.
The idea that one no longer needs to keep the law as long as one “just loves” is contradictory, because the law first shows us what love looks like. Without the law, love would be an arbitrary concept, dependent on feelings and interpretation. But God has given us clear standards on how love is to be lived out—through His commandments.
True love leads to obedience, not out of a sense of duty, but from a heart filled by God. Whoever loves God wants to please Him—and does so by respecting and living by His Word. Therefore, love and law are not opposites but inseparable partners.
“For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome.” (1 John 5:3)
In this sense, the law is not a contradiction to love but its practical unfolding.
How could we express our love for God or for others if we break one of the Ten Commandments?
This is a very important and profound question because it touches the core of what it truly means to love God and our neighbor.
If we break one of the Ten Commandments, we essentially deny the love we claim to have for God or for other people. Why?
  1. Love is shown through actions
    Love is not just a feeling or a nice word—it shows itself very concretely in our behavior.
    If someone says, “I love you,” but constantly lies, hurts, or disrespects you, then those words are empty.
    It’s the same with our relationship to God. Jesus says in John 14:15:
    “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.”
  2. Breaking the law harms the relationship
    • If we love God, for example, we will not worship other gods or misuse His name.
    • If we love people, we will not steal from them, lie to them, or harm them—physically or emotionally.
Breaking a commandment is always a break with love—because we disregard the well-being of the other person or God’s honor.
  1. God seeks a genuine heart-connection
    God sees the heart. When we stumble, He is merciful—but we must return to Him with a sincere heart. This means:
    • Recognize and confess our guilt
    • Ask for forgiveness
    • Realign ourselves—in love and obedience
True love is also revealed in our willingness to repent and in our desire to do God’s will.
Conclusion
A life that ignores God’s commandments cannot express true love—neither to God nor to people. Love becomes visible through obedience to what God has defined as good and right. Therefore, the attitude of our hearts is crucial: do we truly want to love the way God loves? Then it will be reflected in our lives—through faithfulness, honesty, respect, and devotion.
“Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.” (Romans 13:10)
God’s law—an expression of His love—is not just a theological idea or a topic for church. It directly influences our daily lives. The Ten Commandments are meant not only to regulate our behavior but also to shape our hearts. They show us how faith can be lived out in everyday life.
Here are some concrete connections:
  1. Faith is demonstrated in everyday life through lived love
    If we want to love God and our neighbor, it is not enough to talk about it in church—we have to make it tangible in our daily lives:
    • In the family through respect, patience, and forgiveness (e.g., “Honor your father and mother”).
    • In the workplace through honesty, reliability, and fairness (e.g., “You shall not steal”).
    • In traffic, in conversations, on social media—everywhere we interact with people, we show how deeply we have internalized God’s commandments.
  2. The law as a mirror for our daily actions
    The commandments help us reflect on our own behavior:
    • Am I truthful in my speech and actions?
    • Do I respect other people’s boundaries?
    • Does my leisure time negatively impact my relationship with God (e.g., the Sabbath)?
    • Do I covet what belongs to others instead of being thankful for what God has given me?
In these questions, the law becomes alive and personal—it accompanies us throughout our day and helps us grow in love.
  1. When we fail: grace and realignment
    We are not perfect. But if we break a commandment, God does not call us to condemnation but to repentance and to renewing our relationship with Him and others. In everyday life, this means:
    • Not remaining proud or stubborn but admitting mistakes
    • Asking for forgiveness—from God and, if necessary, from people
    • Beginning anew—strengthened by God’s grace
  2. A testimony to others
    People observe our lives. When we live in love, truth, and integrity, our daily life becomes a living testimony for God. Obeying the commandments out of love is a powerful expression of our faith—not as compulsion, but as fruit of our relationship with Jesus.
In summary:
The law of love affects every area of our lives:
  • Our speech
  • Our thinking
  • Our actions
  • Our decisions
  • Our relationships
It is not a rigid standard but a living guide on how we can live in God’s love—day by day. Thus, our everyday life becomes the place where faith becomes visible.
“Blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it.” (Luke 11:28)
Would you like to go through some everyday examples of how each commandment can be practiced concretely?

True love is not shown merely in words, but in faithfully living according to God’s commandments.

Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/lesson-13-love-is-the-fulfillment-of-the-law-13-1-the-law-of-love-the-god-of-love-and-justice-living-faith/

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