Having scanned through the lesson quarterly, there are so many hymns from which to choose a theme. In effect, there is a commencing theme hymn which changes through the quarter to the finale theme hymn. To start with, we could use:
Hymn 552 – The Lord’s My Shepherd or 
Hymn 545 – Savior, Like a Shepherd.

Somewhere in the middle of the quarter one could change the theme and add in
Hymn 159 – On a Hill Far Away which is where we complete our studies in Lesson 13.

 Patience – how does one learn this? “The Lord tells us to cultivate it” (Sabbath afternoon’s introduction). We learn the aspects of patience in 
Hymn 81 – Though I Speak With Tongues (verse 2). Meantime, we wait patiently as has The Church: 
Hymn 217 – The Church Has Waited Long. We may learn patience from our Saviour in 
Hymn 289 – The Savior Is Waiting.

Sunday encourages us to “maintain peace and trust in God” while learning patience:
Hymn 279 – Only Trust Him,
Hymn 510 – If You But Trust in God to Guide You,
Hymn 524 – ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus,
Hymn 535 – I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus (Psalm 37:5), and
Hymn 590 – Trust and Obey.

 We are to “focus on the One who holds those things in His hands”: 
Hymn 90 – Eternal God Whose Power Upholds.

 Monday raises the question of “why Jesus is waiting to come the second time”, but we are reminded the wonders of this in:
Hymn 212 – ‘Tis Almost Time for the Lord to Come,
Hymn 218 – When He Cometh,
Hymn 220 – When He Comes,
Hymn 219 – When Jesus Comes in Glory, and
Hymn 215 – The King Shall Come, all because My Faith Looks Up to Thee – Hymn 517.

 Wednesday finishes with the hymns of our “trusting faith” and “the goodness and mercy of God”: 
Hymn 110 – God’s Free Mercy Streameth.

Thursday continues the theme of trust and completes the study with 
Praise Him! Praise Him – Hymn 241. We are at liberty to ask 
O For a Heart to Praise My God – Hymn 323 so 
We Praise Thee With Our Minds – Hymn 642. There are many hymns from which to choose that show our praise and adoration of our Mighty God.

 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 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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Key Thought: Patience is quietly waiting and watching, trusting in Jesus. We would have more peace and happiness if we trained ourselves to have more faith, more love, and greater patience.
September 10, 2022

1. Have a volunteer read Romans 5:6, Galatians 4:4..

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 God’s timing?
3. Personal Application: Share an example of how God’s timing worked out perfectly for you or someone you know. Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your relatives states, “I’ve been praying for a long time, waiting for God to answer my prayer. Do you think He will ever answer it? Could I be doing something wrong that He won’t answer? Could He not answer it because it is not His will?” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read I Samuel 26:8-11.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. Why does David refuse to kill Saul?
3. Personal Application: How much patience and trust in God do you have when you are waiting for a job, promotion, soulmate, or other? Share your thoughts
4. Case Study: One of your friends states, “David was anointed by Samuel to be king. Saul had forfeited his right to be king and trying to kill David. Why would David still consider Saul the Lord’s anointed? He should have taken Abishai’s advice and saved everyone a lot of trouble. Letting an evil person live longer just gives them time to commit more evil.” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read I Kings 19:1-9

1. Ask class members to share a short
2. Why, after facing down the priests of Baal and gaining a great victory, did Elijah flee in fear?
3. Personal Application: Have you ever been afraid of something or someone? How do you cope with fear? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your neighbors states: “How can someone be so bold and trusting in the Lord one instant, and then be so fearful and not trusting the Lord the next? Why are there such highs and lows, even in the patriarchs and prophets?” How would you respond to your relative?

4. Have a volunteer read Psalm 37:4.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What does it mean to take delight in the Lord?
3. Personal Application: Does God really give you the desires of your heart if you delight yourself in the Lord? 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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In 1 Samuel 16:1-13, we see the young lad David anointed by Samuel as king. However, it was a long journey from the fields of his father, Jesse, to the throne in Jerusalem. No doubt, at times he felt in the midst of a crucible.

First, the lad is called to play music to soothe Saul’s troubled spirit (1 Samuel 16:1-23). Later, he becomes Israel’s hero as he kills Goliath (1 Samuel 17:1-58). Then there are many years during which David is running for his life.

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Both Saul and his son Jonathan know that David is destined to be the next king (1 Samuel 23:17, 1 Samuel 24:20). But David does nothing to advance his God-given destiny. In fact, he appears to do the opposite. Even when Saul tried to kill him and David snipped a piece of cloth off the king’s robe, he wished he had never done such a thing (1 Samuel 24:5-7). Again when Saul is trying to kill David, David refuses to kill Saul when the opportunity arises (1 Samuel 26:7-11).

Read 1 Samuel 26:1-11. Why does David refuse to kill Saul? What principles does this teach us about the way God brings about His plans for our lives?

Now read 1 Samuel 26:12-25. How does David’s refusal to kill Saul affect Saul? What does this teach us about the advantages of waiting for God?

Looking at the whole of David’s road to the throne, we could perhaps summarize it in a short sentence — don’t grab what God has not yet given. God’s gifts are always best received from His hand and in His time. This may require a very long time of waiting. Bean sprouts may literally grow up within hours, while an oak tree will take many years. But then when the strong winds come, the tree will not be uprooted.

<–Monday Wednesday–>

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