Il missionario dodicenne – La missione nella Divisione SudAmericana Missioni dal mondo 2° episodio – 3° trimestre 2022 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2S1re1OGhY
Dio prima di tutto – Offerta per le missioni mondiali
Mini devotional n. 2/3 trimestre 2022 – Offerta per le missioni mondiali, della serie Dio prima di tutto. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-prniWwmt8
Camp Meeting Promo 7 & 8
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Thursday: Crucibles of Maturity
“And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure” (2 Corinthians 12:7, NKJV).
There is a big difference between cutting down and pruning. We cut down plants that we don’t want anymore; we prune plants that we want to develop into greater fruitfulness. Both processes, however, do involve a sharp knife. Indeed, pruning requires cutting parts off the plant that might seem to a novice gardener like destroying it. In a spiritual context, Bruce Wilkinson writes, “Are you praying for God’s superabundant blessings and pleading that He will make you more like His Son?
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“If your answer is yes, then you are asking for the shears.” — Bruce Wilkinson, Secrets of the Vine (Sisters, OR: Multnomah Publishers, Inc., 2001), p. 60.
People have wondered what Paul actually meant by a “thorn in my flesh” (2 Corinthians 12:7, NIV). Ideas range from Paul’s having constant attacks from enemies to having a speech difficulty. It seems that this was actually a problem with his eyesight (see Ellen G. White Comments, The SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 6, p. 1107). Amazingly, Paul believed that his “thorn” was “given me.”
What do you think Paul meant by “given me”? Who gave it to him? How was God able to use it for Paul’s benefit?
Notice that Paul’s “thorn” had a definite purpose: “to keep me from becoming conceited” (2 Corinthians 12:7, NIV). It was not because of any specific sin he had committed, but to prevent him from sinning in the future. Paul recognized that by nature he had a weakness to sin, and that this “thorn” could guard against it.
Read 2 Corinthians 12:7-10. How does Paul deal with his “thorn”? Do you think that Paul’s weakness had any other spiritual benefits to him? How can the way that Paul responds help you to deal with “thorns” that you may have to carry?
| In what ways might God’s ideas for your spiritual development be very different from your own? Think about areas in your life in which you need to become more fruitful in righteousness. What spiritual qualities would you like to ask God to develop in you through His “pruning”? |
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What are Spiritual Gifts and How to Discover Them? #ANNInDepth #shorts
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Prophecy and the Power of the Old Testament
There was once an evangelist during the days of tent camp meetings who said that in his next sermon, he would remove a page from the bible. Some were enraged that he would dare apply such authority……. Source: https://adventist.news/en/news/prophecy-and-the-power-of-the-old-testament
Two Divisions, One Purpose: Master Guide Centennial Celebration, Expedition, and Training in Iceland
About 100 Master Guides, representing 20 countries of the Trans-European and North-American divisions in the expedition, with a further 30 joining the training session, will carry the treasure of know…… Source: https://adventist.news/en/news/two-divisions-one-purpose-master-guide-centennial-celebration-expedition-and-training-in-iceland
2.5 Crucibles of Maturity – THE CRUCIBLES THAT COME | Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A.
Series IN THE CRUCIBLE WITH CHRIST with Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A.
2.THE CRUCIBLES THAT COME
It is a situation where concentrated powers work together.
Memory Text: 1.Peter 4,12.13 – Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.
2.5 Crucibles of Maturity
A vine has to be purged by the husbandman in order to be fruitful.
My God bless you today and always.
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Faith FM Puts Dinners on the Menu
Faith FM listeners around Australia have jumped at the chance to have dinner with other listeners and Faith FM show presenters. Over the past two months, Faith FM has partnered with churches in Coffs …… Source: https://adventist.news/en/news/faith-fm-puts-dinners-on-the-menu
Church Leaders Take Part in National Reconciliation Week
The South Pacific Division (SPD) has once again taken part in National Reconciliation Week (May 30–June 3) with a line-up of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander speakers for staff worships, training…… Source: https://adventist.news/en/news/church-leaders-take-part-in-national-reconciliation-week
