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Wednesday: Abraham’s Mission
Daily Lesson for Wednesday 25th of October 2023
Read Genesis 19:1-38:1-29. What was the result of Abraham’s spirit of hospitality, love, and prayer?
The text gives an interesting indication about the position of Lot in the city of Sodom: “Lot was sitting in the gate of Sodom” (Genesis 19:1-38:1, NKJV). This means he was an important character in the city, certainly a public officer, because sitting in the gate is a privilege of officers, judges, and kings (2 Samuel 19:8, Jeremiah 38:7, Ruth 4:1).
Genesis 19:1-38 almost parallels chapter 18 and the story of the angels with Abraham. Abraham and Lot were each sitting at an entrance or gate (Genesis 18:1, Genesis 19:1); Abraham and Lot each invited strangers to rest in their abode (Genesis 18:3-4; Genesis 19:2); Abraham and Lot each prepared food for their visitors (Genesis 18:4-8, Genesis 19:3). Whatever else his faults, Lot had some good characteristics, it seems.
“Then the Lord rained brimstone and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah, from the Lord out of the heavens. So He overthrew those cities, all the plain, all the inhabitants of the cities, and what grew on the ground” (Genesis 19:24, 25, NKJV).
We don’t know how many people were living in the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah at the time of this account, but among these thousands of people only four left the city, and only three were saved. The same with the Genesis flood. We don’t know how many were alive then, but we know that most were not saved.
The small number of residents of Sodom who were saved has implications for our own mission: not everyone will be saved. We would like everyone to accept Jesus and His plan of salvation, but each person has free will. Our task is to invite as many people as possible to make the choice for Jesus. While we are carrying out our mission, God assists us through the Holy Spirit, but He will never go against the will of anyone. Free will means that, in the end, no matter what we do, no matter how much we pray, salvation comes down to each individual’s choice.
How can we learn not to be discouraged if we are not seeing the kind of results that we want when we do mission?
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Adventist History: Creation of the Geoscience Research Institute
This week in Adventist history, we look into the creation of the Geoscience Research Institute (GRI) on October 25, 1957 through the proposal of then General Conference President R. R. Figuhr. This proposal aimed at studying the connection between contemporary science and the biblical account of creation. Its mission was to explore the natural world in a manner consistent with the Adventist World Church's fundamental belief on creation. Michael Younker tells us more about this story on This Week in Adventist History. Visit https://encyclopedia.adventist.org/ for more Adventist stories and events. Established in 1863, the Seventh-day Adventist Church is a global Christian family with over 21 million members who hold the Bible as the ultimate authority. We are believers who help people understand the Bible to find freedom, healing, and hope in Jesus. To learn more about the Seventh-day Adventist Church, visit https://www.adventist.org/. Subscribe to this channel and click the notification bell so you’ll never miss a new video. Follow us on these social media platforms:
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God First Your Daily Prayer Meeting – October 24, 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=Ftnz6J_C1_g
Kinship Celebrates Awareness Month and Announces Upcoming Kampmeeting
24 October 2023 | The following is a post from the Kinship blog in honor of Kinship Awareness Month. Learn more about the upcoming North American Kampmeeting, taking place from November 9-12, 2023, in Riverside, California, by clicking here. “Approaching 50 years ago, several faithful SDA rainbow members decided to gather and connect for support […] Source: https://atoday.org/kinship-celebrates-awareness-month-and-announces-upcoming-kampmeeting/
Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary Offers New Training Opportunities
The Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University is launching three new initiatives impacting the Master of Divinity (MDiv) Program. With a new concentration, another dual degree, …… Source: https://adventist.news/en/news/seventh-day-adventist-theological-seminary-offers-new-training-opportunities
HACK4HEALTH
Hack4Health Come ti immagini un luogo in cui giovani e adulti possono migliorare il proprio benessere psico-fisico? Se è vero che l’alimentazione e l’attività sportiva impattano sulla nostra salute psico-fisica è anche vero che le relazioni influenzano le nostre abitudini. L’adolescenza rappresenta quel momento delicato della vita dove le attività relazionali hanno maggiore possibilità di migliorare tali abitudini e lo stile di vita, e quindi la salute delle persone adulte di domani. Hack4Health è un evento realizzato nell’ambito di Insieme per la salute e finanziato dall’8 x 1000 dell’Unione Italiana delle Chiese Avventiste del Settimo Giorno, finalizzato a riunire un pubblico eterogeneo di giovani e adulti, per progettare soluzioni innovative e concrete utili a migliorare il benessere psico-fisico presso gli HappyPlace territoriali. Ma che cos’è un Hackathon? Parlane con il responsabile della salute o il pastore della tua chiesa. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdUFtBrIwKg
The laborers are few. #Church
A ministry may be wildly successful in one place, and then utterly fail in another. What do you do as a world organization when this is the case? Listen to this episode of #ANNInDepth with host Sam Neves as he talks with Richard Stephenson about tech, ministry, and the Holy Spirit. For the full episode, copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNOci9F6eUU Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNXd1GHac8s
Baptisms Highlight Youth Retreat in Cyprus
Cyprus, a beautiful and diverse place, captures the hearts of all who visit. It’s not just a tourist destination; it’s a mission field for the Seventh-day Adventist Church within the Trans-European Di…… Source: https://adventist.news/en/news/baptisms-highlight-youth-retreat-in-cyprus
Lesson 4 Sharing God’s Mission – 4.3 Abraham’s Spirit of Prayer
The verses Genesis 18:23-32 and James 5:16 teach us a lot about the power of intercessory prayer:
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We have the privilege of being intercessors before God: Abraham serves as an example of our potential to intercede before God on behalf of other people. This role of prayer allows us to actively participate in the spiritual transformation and salvation of others.
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The effectiveness of intercessory prayer: These verses illustrate the effectiveness of intercessory prayer. Abraham’s fervent prayer influenced God’s decisions regarding the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. James 5:16 also confirms the power of intercessory prayer, stating that the prayer of a righteous person has great power.
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The importance of love and compassion: Abraham’s prayer for the people in Sodom and Gomorrah was based on his love and compassion for them. His willingness to intercede for people in sin shows that our prayers should be characterized by deep love and a desire for salvation.
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Humility and persistence: Abraham demonstrated humility and persistence in his prayer. He dared to engage in dialogue with God and continued to plead for mercy on behalf of the people. This reminds us that our prayers should not be just a formal exercise but a sincere and enduring expression of our hearts.
Romans 8:34 and Hebrews 7:25 make it clear that Jesus acts as our High Priest and intercessor before God. He advocates for us by representing our sins and justifying us before God. This truth helps us understand that our own prayer and intercession for others are an extension of Jesus’ intercession. We should be aware that our role as intercessors inspired by Christ should be characterized by love, compassion, humility, and persistence, just as Abraham’s was.
Overall, these verses demonstrate the power and significance of intercessory prayer in our lives and remind us that it is an effective tool for seeking God’s grace and mercy on behalf of others.
Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/lesson-4-sharing-gods-mission-4-3-abrahams-spirit-of-prayer/
