What happens during the second resurrection? Who faces judgment, and how does Satan's last attempt at deception unfold? Discover the fate of those who rebelled against God, refused Jesus, and sided with Satan. Witness the dramatic climax as Satan leads a final rebellion against the Holy City, only to face a swift and fiery demise! To watch the full video from Elder Ted Wilson, president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, paste this link into your browser:
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Wednesday: Praise to the Majestic and Merciful God
Daily Lesson for Wednesday 14th of February 2024
Read Psalms 113:1-9 and Psalms 123:1-4. What two different aspects of God’s character are depicted in these psalms?
Psalms 113:1-9 and Psalms 123:1-4 praise both the majesty and mercy of the Lord. The Lord’s majesty is revealed in the greatness of His name and in the exalted place of His throne, which is above all nations and above the heavens (Psalms 113:4-5; Psalms 123:1). “Who is like the Lord our God” (Psalms 113:5, NKJV) is a statement of faith that no power within or outside of the world can challenge the God of Israel.
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The unapproachable heights where the Lord dwells are illustrated through the fact that the Lord is willing to “humble Himself” or “stoops down to look on the heavens and the earth” (see Psalms 113:6, NIV; emphasis supplied). God’s abiding on high does not prevent Him from seeing what is occurring here below. The Lord’s mercy is manifested in His gracious readiness to be involved with the world and to save the needy and poor from their troubles. His generous hand is obviously not hidden from His servants though His dwelling place is in the distant heavens.
God’s greatness and care, which cannot be fully discerned in God’s amazing transcendence, becomes explicit in God’s deeds of mercy and compassion. The needy, the poor, and the oppressed might experience firsthand God’s sovereign power in the remarkable reversals that He can perform in their favor. The exalted God manifests His greatness by using His power to exalt the downcast. The people are free to approach the Lord because His sovereign majesty and supremacy do not change the fact that He is their gracious Creator and Sustainer and that the people are His servants, His beloved children.
Worship is, thus, motivated, not only by God’s magnificence but also by His goodness. Praise is not limited by time and space (Psalms 113:2-3). God’s greatness and mercy are best manifested in Jesus Christ, who was willing to stoop down from heaven and be brought as low as death on the cross in order to lift up fallen humanity (Philippians 2:6-8). Here, in the Cross, we have the greatest reasons possible to worship and praise God for what He had done for us.
Dwell on the Cross and what happened there for you personally. What has Jesus saved you from? Why is it so important to keep the Cross foremost in your mind?
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God First Your Daily Prayer Meeting #549
Matthew 21:22 – "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer." Tag someone in need of prayer and kindly share your prayer requests here. https://bit.ly/3GdFXpR Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmgRpUAkvdA
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Salmo 7:6 – Martedì 13 febbraio 2024
“Ergiti, o Signore, nell’ira tua, innàlzati contro il furore dei miei nemici, e dèstati in mio favore.” (Salmo 7:6) Meditazione giornaliera “Apri la porta del tuo cuore”. Rubrica a cura di Anna Cupertino. Speaker: Jakov Asan. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM_kGKUpbGI
Lesson 7: Your Mercy Reaches Unto the Heavens | 7.3 “If You, Lord, Should Mark Iniquities”
7.3 If you, Lord, kept a record of sins
Read Psalm 130. How are the severity of sin and hope for sinners portrayed?
Psalm 130 portrays the profound reflection of the psalmist on the severity of sin and simultaneously the hope for sinners through God’s forgiveness and mercy.
Firstly, the psalmist emphasizes the great anguish that affects both his own sins and the sins of his people. The sins of the people are described as so grave that they pose the danger of permanently separating the people from God. The biblical notion that sins are recorded and the names of sinners can be erased from the Book of Life intensifies this distress.
Despite this oppressive reality, the psalmist appeals to God’s forgiveness, which can erase the records of sins. He recognizes God’s essential nature as loving and merciful. God’s willingness to forgive sins and not to punish evokes reverence and worship. True worship is based on admiration for God’s love, not fear of punishment.
The believers are urged to wait on the Lord, which does not mean passively surrendering to circumstances but hopeful anticipation of God’s intervention. The hope of the psalmist is not based on personal optimism but on God’s word. Patiently waiting on the Lord is not in vain, for after the dark night comes divine deliverance.
Finally, it becomes clear how the personal plea of the psalmist becomes a plea for the whole community. The well-being of an individual is inseparably linked to the well-being of the entire people. Therefore, one prays not only for oneself but for the community as a whole. As believers, we are part of a community, and what affects one part affects us all.
Consider the question: “If you, Lord, kept a record of sins – Lord, who could stand?” (Psalm 130:3). What does this mean for you personally? Where would you be if the Lord were to keep a record of your sins?
The question from Psalm 130:3, “If you, Lord, kept a record of sins – Lord, who could stand?” prompts reflection on how we as sinners could stand before God if he were to judge our sins strictly.
Personally, I view this question as a solemn reminder of God’s holiness and righteousness, as well as the severity of sin. If God were to keep a record of my sins without granting mercy and forgiveness, I would be lost. My sins and mistakes would condemn me before his holy judgment, and I would have no hope of standing.
I would be in a place of despair, separated from God’s presence and with no possibility of reconciliation. My sins would create an insurmountable gulf between me and God, and I would face eternal damnation.
This thought leads me to gratitude for God’s infinite mercy and grace. Despite our sinfulness and unworthiness, God offers us forgiveness through his Son Jesus Christ. Through his sacrifice on the cross, our sins can be erased, and our relationship with God restored.
Therefore, the question from Psalm 130:3 personally means an encouragement for me to continually turn to God’s grace. It reminds me to acknowledge my dependence on God’s forgiveness and to remain humble before him. Without his grace, I would be lost, but through his love and mercy, I have hope for eternal life in his presence.
Psalm 130 connects with our daily life and faith by illustrating the severity of sin and the hope for sinners.
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The psalmist reflects on personal and communal sins that can cause a separation from God.
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Despite the severity of sins, the psalmist points to the hope of God’s forgiveness and infinite love.
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Acknowledging God’s forgiveness and love evokes reverence for God and forms the basis for true worship.
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The psalm encourages patiently waiting on God and relying on His intervention, signifying an active hope for His deliverance.
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Finally, the psalm emphasizes the connection between the well-being of the individual and that of the community, calling for prayer not only for oneself but also for others and caring for the welfare of all.
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A Mercy That Will Make the Earth Stand Still
Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Psalm 136:1 NKJV
Psalm 136 goes on to describe all the many ways that God’s mercy has endured forever, but my favorite illustration of God’s incredible mercy comes from Joshua 9 and Joshua 10.
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The Gibeonites used deceit to trick Israel into letting them in on the covenant God had made with them. Even though Israel was not supposed to make a covenant with anyone living as close as the Gibeonites, they did. Later when the Gibeonites were under attack, they called upon Israel to save them, and even though the Gibeonites had used deceit to secure this covenant, God was so relentless in keeping His promise of love, that He caused the sun to stand still until the Gibeonites were all rescued! God fought for Israel as Israel fought for the mischievous Gibeonites. Let that soak in.
The Gibeonites were in no way worthy of any of God’s blessings, but God was still so loving and faithful to His promise that He made the sun stand still until they were all rescued! Talk about a love that moves heaven and earth! And this powerful love was given to the most undeserving people! So, scientifically speaking, the greatest power in the universe is not gravity or the suctioning power of the black hole. God’s love overruled all those powers and made the earth stand still. Imagine what this love can do in your heart!
God’s powerful promises and love are also for you and me. In Hebrews 13:5 God promises to never leave us or forsake us, but the Amplified Bible is the only English version that even begins to grasp what God is actually promising.
for He has said, “I will never under any circumstances desert you nor give you up nor leave you without support, nor will I in any degree leave you helpless, nor will I forsake or let you down or relax My hold on you- assuredly not!” Hebrews 13:5 AMP
Friends, God does not love the Gibeonites any more than He loves you. His mercy did not stop with the Gibeonites.
For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, And His truth endures to all generations. Psalm 100:4 NKJV
God’s mercy and truth endures throughout all generations. If God loved naughty Gibeonites enough to make the earth stand still for them, you know God’s love and mercy will do everything supernaturally possible to save you as well.
Friends, let’s not spurn or take God’s great mercy for granted.
how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, God also bearing witness both with signs and wonders, with various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to His own will? Hebrews 2:3-4 NKJV
Let’s talk of God’s enduring mercy, Exercise our faith in His enduring mercy, and contemplate His enduring mercy until we are changed into His image or mercy and truth.
But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord. 2 Corinthians 3:18 NKJV
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Ruth: Embracing Faith in Difficult Times
Ruth is a woman of remarkable courage in the pages of the Bible! Have you ever wondered how someone facing immense challenges could triumph through unwavering faith and loyalty? In the face of tragedy, Ruth chose to stand by her mother-in-law, Naomi, rather than take the easier path. Despite the hardships she faced—losing her husband, brother-in-law, and father-in-law—Ruth's unyielding faith in God guided her through it all. Her loyalty and dedication became the cornerstone of an incredible transformation. Discover the depth of Ruth's character and witness the divine reward that awaited her. #Shorts #YouTubeShorts To watch the full video, paste this link into your browser: https://youtu.be/4h-l4UGJlE4 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1oCzZZJWGM
