This week in Adventist history, let's discuss John N. Loughborough and Ludwig Conradi's visit to Rotterdam and Amsterdam in the Netherlands on November 8, 1896, during which they held a total of six meetings with nearly 100 attendees. Loughborough covered topics related to the Advent movement and the gift of prophecy, with the assistance of their translator, Reinhold Klingbeil. As of 2022, the Netherlands Union of Churches Conference had a membership of 5,988. Ashlee Chism will provide more details on this and other stories in This Week in Adventist History. For additional Adventist stories and events, visit https://encyclopedia.adventist.org/. 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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Wednesday: “Whom You Crucified”
Daily Lesson for Wednesday 8th of November 2023
Acts 2:1-47 records the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. As the followers of Jesus were praying, tongues of fire rested upon their heads. They recognized that the promised power of the Holy Spirit had been given.
Read Acts 2:1-47:1–41. What happened to the disciples as a result of receiving the Holy Spirit at Pentecost?
The disciples began to speak in other languages “as the Spirit gave them utterance” (Acts 2:1-47:4). What’s crucial here is that God empowered each person for the benefit of unbelievers. The blessing wasn’t meant merely for their own good. It wasn’t a blessing to make them fit for heaven or a blessing to make it easier to do business in a foreign language. The blessing was given for fulfilling God’s mission to the lost. Today God calls on each of His followers to use their personal gifts for the good of His mission to unbelievers. We have been given gifts: What greater call to mission than to use what we have been given to reach others?
The outpouring of the Holy Spirit resulted in many of the people repenting of their rejection of the Messiah, for surely some of them were in Jerusalem when He died. Think of the power here: Peter accused some of them of having crucified the Christ. Obviously, they realized what they had done and, being convicted, cried out: “Men and brethren, what shall we do?” (Acts 2:1-47:37).
And yet, even they could receive forgiveness. Said Peter to them: “ ‘Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit’ ” (Acts 2:1-47:38, NKJV).
Working together, in harmony with the Holy Spirit and each other, these followers of Jesus preached repentance and the forgiveness of sins—even for those who could have been directly involved in crucifying Jesus! That’s the power of the gospel. If that message doesn’t motivate us to mission, what will? We are called to spread the gospel to the world, a sinful, fallen, corrupt world with sinful, fallen, and corrupt people. Our job is not to judge; our job is to witness to the saving power of Jesus.
Why should the idea that even some of those who were complicit in Christ’s death were offered salvation (1) encourage us for our own souls and (2) encourage us to witness to others, no matter how bad they may seem to be?
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God First Your Daily Prayer Meeting – November 7, 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=GLGiYPEkUM0
Размышления о страхе и свободе вероисповедания
Монте Салин | 8 декабря 2015 | В течение всей своей жизни мне было сложно увидеть, как кризис, обрисованный в классическом адвентистском толковании тринадцатой главы Откровения, может быть связан с современными реалиями. Когда я слышал дикие заявления тех, кто замечал возможность такого кризиса во всех новостных заголовках и даже неясных «секретных» слухах, я смотрел на […] Source: https://atoday.org/%d1%80%d0%b0%d0%b7%d0%bc%d1%8b%d1%88%d0%bb%d0%b5%d0%bd%d0%b8%d1%8f-%d0%be-%d1%81%d1%82%d1%80%d0%b0%d1%85%d0%b5-%d0%b8-%d1%81%d0%b2%d0%be%d0%b1%d0%be%d0%b4%d0%b5-%d0%b2%d0%b5%d1%80%d0%be%d0%b8%d1%81/
God First Your Daily Prayer Meeting – November 6, 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=ThsVAWcFlUY
Adventist Church in Mexico Assesses Damage After Worst Hurricane on Record in Acapulco
6 November 2023 | In the wake of Hurricane Otis’s destruction in Acapulco, Mexico, the Seventh-day Adventist Church and the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) have swiftly organized aid efforts for the storm-ravaged community, according to a recent article on the Inter-American Division news website. The Category 5 hurricane, which made landfall on October […] Source: https://atoday.org/adventist-church-in-mexico-assesses-damage-after-worst-hurricane-on-record-in-acapulco/
The Great Controversy | The Invisible Battle and Our Protection (The Conflict on Earth)
The book of Job unveils a dimension of life that goes beyond our human senses, eyes, and ears. It reveals a reality that extends far beyond the scope of worldly philosophies. It’s a book that lifts the veil and provides us with a view of a conflict between God and Satan, one that unfolds not only in heaven but also on earth.
The battle between good and evil, light and darkness, is evident not only in Job but throughout the entire Bible. Various biblical passages indicate a conflict’s reality playing out on earth involving supernatural forces. They reveal the existence of an adversary of God working against good through his malice and deliberate actions.
The narrative of Adam and Eve in the book of Genesis reveals the subtle yet corruptive nature of temptation brought forth by Satan. Also, in the Gospels, we see Satan tempting Jesus, attempting to thwart His divine path. Furthermore, in the New Testament letters, we are warned that the devil roams around like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour.
The reality of Satan’s influence in our world is evident. We see his influences in temptations, divisions, mistrust, and malice. Yet, it’s crucial to understand that Satan’s power is limited. Amidst this conflict we find ourselves in, we have protection—our faith in God.
Our sole protection against Satan’s cunning attacks lies in believing in God’s promises, the power of prayer, the Bible as our sword of truth, and the community of believers. It’s the ability to walk in the light of truth and to stand firm in God’s presence that shields us from the wiles of evil.
Amid this invisible battle, let us be aware that we are not defenseless. Through our faith in God and our connection with Him, we can repel Satan’s attacks. Let us not succumb to the deception of denying Satan’s existence, but let us put on our armor and live in faith in God’s protection.
May God’s grace and wisdom strengthen and protect us in this invisible battle.
Lesson 6 Motivation and Preparation for Mission – 6.3 Waiting and Mission
The lessons from the waiting period of the disciples in Acts 1 are valuable in strengthening our own faith and readiness for mission. Here are some steps on how we can wait on God and simultaneously make meaningful use of our time:
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Community and Prayer: Like the disciples, we should gather in community with other believers and pray together. This strengthens our faith and connection with God and fellow believers. We can pray for wisdom, strength, and guidance to fulfill the mission God has for us.
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Stay Aligned: While waiting for the fulfillment of God’s promises, it is important to align our perspective with what God wants to do in our lives. We should be aware that we are part of God’s larger plan and be prepared to accept His guidance.
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Preparation and Planning: The disciples prepared logistically for their mission by selecting a replacement for Judas. Similarly, we should prepare for our missionary activities, whether it’s planning outreach programs, training community members, or utilizing our resources to proclaim the gospel.
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Patience and Trust: Waiting for God’s timing can sometimes be challenging, but it’s important to have patience and trust that God will fulfill His promises. Our faith is strengthened when we trust that God is at work during our waiting period.
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Active Engagement: While waiting for God’s intervention, we should not be idle but live actively in our faith and drive the mission forward. This might involve serving people in our surroundings, sharing the gospel, and seeking opportunities to bring God’s love into the world.
The waiting period can be a time of growth and preparation. By waiting on God and actively engaging, we can strengthen our faith and better prepare for the fulfillment of the mission God has for us.
Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/lesson-6-motivation-and-preparation-for-mission-6-3-waiting-and-mission/
Filippesi 4:12 – Martedì 7 novembre 2023
“Ho imparato a vivere in qualsiasi condizione: a essere sazio e ad aver fame, a trovarmi nell'abbondanza e a sopportare la miseria.” Filippesi 4:12 Meditazione giornaliera Apri la porta del tuo cuore, autori vari, Anna Cupertino. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1AaOZdaBPo
Aunt Sevvy, why does our church oppose labor unions?
6 November 2023 | Dear Aunt Sevvy, Why is the Adventist church against labor unions? They seem beneficial. What am I missing? Signed, Curious non-Union worker Dear Curious People who categorically oppose organized labor don’t know history. At the dawn of the industrial era, big corporations were such a monopoly that they took terrible, even […] Source: https://atoday.org/aunt-sevvy-labor-unions/
