La missione verso le persone non raggiunte – II parte
Approfondimento della lezione della Scuola del Sabato n. 11 – IV trimestre 2023
con Mariarosa Cavalieri, Sofia Artigas e Saverio Scuccimarri. RISORSE COLLEGATE: 📖 𝗜𝗹 𝗻𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲:
https://uicca.org/Il-Nocciolo-4-Trimestre-2023 📩 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗼:
https://uicca.org/4-trimestre-2023-lezione-11 ✍ 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗲:
https://uicca.org/4-trimestre-2023-lezione-11 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKAEv15XSGs
SdS – Intro – Basta parlare, cominciamo a fare qualcosa – Lezione 11
La missione verso le persone non raggiunte – II parte Introduzione della lezione della Scuola del Sabato n. 11 – IV trimestre 2023. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ_NbHZpqso
Sunday: Mission to Regions Beyond
Daily Lesson for Sunday 10th of December 2023
We read that Jesus took His disciples from Gennesaret (Matthew 14:34) “and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon” (Matthew 15:21, NKJV). Why did He take them from Galilee to these pagan places? He leads His disciples on this field trip into the borders of these foreign regions so that they can learn, on location, what they could not learn so easily in Galilee. He wanted to teach His disciples lessons that would help prepare them for their calling to reach all people groups, including urbanites.
Read Judges 3:1-6, 1 Kings 5:1-12, and 1 Kings 11:1-6. How do these texts help us understand a bit of the background of these cities?
From Judges 3:1-6, we see that these ancient peoples were used by God to test the Israelites’ faith. Unfortunately, God’s people failed that test, too, at least in this instance: “And they took their daughters to be their wives, and gave their daughters to their sons; and they served their gods” (Judges 3:6, NKJV). Thus, right from the start, these people were a stumbling block to Israel.
In 1 Kings 5:1-11, we can see the close relationship between the Sidonians and the Hebrews. Though on one level, the economic ties were mutually beneficial, no doubt the Hebrews were still negatively influenced by the paganism and idolatry of their trading partners.
1 Kings 11:1-6 reveals just how negative that influence eventually became: King Solomon married Sidonian princesses, who led him astray. “For Solomon went after Ashtoreth the goddess of the Sidonians” (1 Kings 11:5, NKJV).
Yet, despite the history of paganism and idolatry, and their negative influence on the chosen nation, Jesus still brought His disciples to these places. In this way He initiated them in cross-cultural urban mission, confronting their bias and bigotry, and modeled for His followers wholistic urban mission to all cultures and nationalities.
Many challenges face the Adventist urban missionary, among them include health and environmental concerns. Others would include the high cost of living, racism, bigotry, nationalism, and constraints on religious freedom and expression. Nevertheless, despite these obstacles, we must work for the cities.
What can you do to help those involved in urban ministry?
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Editorial: New Wine, New Wineskins
It’s the most neglected of parables—perhaps because we Adventists don’t like the questions it raises. I’m referring to Jesus’ saying, “And no one puts new wine into old wineskins; otherwise, the wine will burst the skins, and the wine is lost, and so are the skins; but one puts new wine into fresh wineskins” (Mark […] Source: https://atoday.org/editorial-new-wine-new-wineskins/
God First Your Daily Prayer Meeting – December 9, 2023
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=goXgVougg6s
ADRA lucha por soluciones climáticas en la COP28 de Dubai
La Agencia Adventista de Desarrollo y Recursos Asistenciales (ADRA) participa esta semana en la Conferencia Mundial de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climático COP28, que se celebra en Dubai, con el objetivo de mostrar su amplia experiencia en el fomento de la resistencia y el desarrollo sostenible, según un reciente comunicado de prensa. Este […] Source: https://atoday.org/adra-lucha-por-soluciones-climaticas-en-la-cop28-de-dubai/
Salmo 25:7 – Sabato 9 dicembre 2023
“Non ricordarti dei peccati della mia gioventù, né delle mie trasgressioni; ricòrdati di me nella tua clemenza, per amor della tua bontà, o Signore”, Salmo 25:7. Meditazione giornaliera Apri la porta del tuo cuore, autori vari, Elisa Ghiuzan. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y26QJmJ6VnY
Plus de secrets seront révélés
par Shelley Curtis Weaver | 8 décembre 2023 | Si vous n’avez pas visité le Nord-Ouest Pacifique et la gorge du Columbia, vous ratez une expérience unique. Je me le répète à chaque fois que j’y passe et traverse ces rivières qui ont intimidé les premiers explorateurs tels que Lewis et Clark. Les vues sont […] Source: https://atoday.org/plus-de-secrets-seront-reveles/
The Curse Causeless? | In the Shadow of Doubt: A Glimpse into the Depths of Job’s Suffering (Summary)
Dear readers,
In the sixth blog post of our journey through the book of Job – titled “An Unfounded Curse?” – we delve into the topic and face the challenges of Job’s seemingly groundless suffering. Here are the key points of this lesson:
Justice and Innocence Before God: The blog begins with a provocative question from Job 4:17, “How can a man be righteous before God?” We emphasize the difficulty of understanding God’s justice and the question of innocence before Him.
Perspectives of Companions: We take a look at the perspective of Job’s friends, who attempt to find meaning in his suffering. In doing so, we recognize how easy it is to draw premature conclusions and make hasty judgments, especially when we find ourselves in the role of comforters.
Dialogues between Job and his Companions: Significant portions of the Book of Job consist of dialogues between Job and his friends. These dialogues are considered a mirror reflecting the human quest for meaning amidst suffering and injustice.
The Transience of Life: The blog touches upon the transience of life and how Job’s story reminds us that our own lives are just as fleeting. It is emphasized that we can identify with Job in our moments of perplexity and suffering.
God’s Love as the Core of Being Human: Finally, the blog concludes with a profound reflection on what it means to be human. God’s love is highlighted as the essence of our humanity, giving our lives incomparable value and deep meaning.
This lesson encourages exploring fundamental questions of justice, meaning, and love in human existence. Examining Job’s experiences challenges us to cultivate compassion and recognize God’s love as a guiding principle in the midst of suffering and uncertainty.
Heavenly Father,
We come before you with grateful hearts and seek wisdom in our reflections on Job’s suffering and the fundamental questions of life. Your Word has prompted us to contemplate justice, suffering, and love.
In the dialogues between Job and his companions, we recognize the human tendency to make hasty judgments and lean on simple answers in times of perplexity. In such moments, let us seek the wisdom that comes only from you and develop compassion for the sufferings of our fellow human beings.
We thank you for the insights from Job’s story, teaching us that our lives are transient and can be filled with uncertainties and trials. Help us find comfort and hope in your love during these moments.
May the understanding that your love is the heart of our humanity guide and inspire us. In the highs and lows of life, we want to trust that you, our Creator, have endowed us with incomparable worth and deep meaning.
Bless us as we continue to strive for understanding and spiritual growth. In your holy name, we pray. Amen.
Do you wish to receive peace, God’s love and blessings
Do you wish to receive peace, God's love and blessings #AWR #Sabbath #Bible #Peace #Blessings #short Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3hdWrL0z8c
